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Site Name: Cambridge MA, Belgium-Wavre, Italy - Siena, USA - Massachusetts - Cambridge
Posted Date: Oct 15 2025

Head of Protein Structure and Biochemistry

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people's lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients' needs and have the highest probability of success. We're uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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Position Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Protein Structure and Biochemistry at GSK. You will drive scientific innovation, lead a global talented team, and collaborate across disciplines to advance our research portfolio. We are looking for a dynamic leader who values teamwork, fosters creativity, and is passionate about making a difference in human health. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Lead and manage a global team of scientists specializing in protein structure and biochemistry.
• Shape and execute the strategic direction for research in protein structure and biochemistry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research goals with broader organizational priorities.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including academic institutions and research organizations.
• Ensure high-quality data generation and compliance with regulatory standards.

Basic Qualifications:
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading scientific teams in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting.
• Strong understanding of protein structure and biochemistry and their application to therapeutic development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results.

Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience in translational research and biomarker development.
• Track record of high-impact publications or contributions to the field.
• Ability to foster innovation and drive new ideas in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and managing external partnerships.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in drug development.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability in international and cross-functional environments.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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