This role qualifies for an enhanced Employee Referral Bonus in the amount of $3,500. Please refer to these process and eligibility requirements prior to submitting your referral. 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. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease. GSK is establishing a new hub for mRNA-based vaccines in the Cambridge (Boston) area where new analytical laboratories will focus on the development of state-of-the-art methods to support deep product understanding, process and product development, and preclinical lot characterization. The role of Director Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Analytics US is new and will pilot three analytical technology platforms in the US: the antibody-based assay group, the cell-based assay group, and the nucleic-acid-technology (NAT)-based assay group. This role is expected to integrate these three analytical platforms into one single platform where state-of-the-art analytical methods combining all three technologies are developed and applied to new candidate vaccines, with a clear focus on mRNA technologies. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership in team management and will help in attracting, developing, and retaining talents in the organization, leading group performance through appropriate KPIs, and communicating efficiently with peers. Key Responsibilities: Build and Integrate a High-Performing Team of top scientists and drive their integration into the global ARDS department. Cultivate department culture : excellence in science and operations, fostering a positive culture of transparency and collaboration. Lead a Specialized Team of 9 scientists with three missions: Develop next generation analytical methods for mRNA vaccines. Apply these methods to early mRNA candidate vaccines. Deliver quality data to drive decisions for new vaccine candidate projects. Design and drive scientific strategy for vaccine early development phases. Act as a key opinion leader within ARDS and across functions. Basic Qualifications: PhD in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field with eight or more years of industry experience. Five or more years of experience leading a scientific team in analytical sciences in the vaccine field. Five or more years of experience in immuno-based, cell-based and nucleic acid-based technologies. Preferred Qualifications: Eight or more years of experience leading a scientific team in analytical science in the vaccine field. Proven ability to shape and build high-performing teams. Strong experience and understanding of molecular biology and analytical development. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $178,500 to $241,500. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share-based long term incentive program. Available benefits include health care, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental leave. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. J-18808-Ljbffr