Site Name: Upper Providence, GSK HQ, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: May 8 2026
Job Overview
The Innovation & Tech Investment Lead, Development Operations Platforms & Innovation will serve as the trusted advisor and right hand to the VP of Dev Ops Platforms & Innovation, playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic vision for Innovation & Tech investment within Development Operations. The role oversees operational financial and resource management of Development Platforms & Innovation and the oversight of financial investment in innovation through the Test Start Scale framework, with a broad scope spanning strategic investment, value realization, operational oversight, and leadership facilitation.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a key advisor and thought partner to the VP, providing insights, recommendations, and supporting decision‐making to advance strategic goals.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and excellence across the DP&I.
Deliver strategic investment in innovation and measure value realization aligned with key technology investment programs and other initiatives through DP&I.
Partner across the DP&I leadership team to ensure funding and business cases are robust, ROI is clear, and yearly value is accelerated.
Operational Leadership
Oversee the operational, financial, and resource needs of GCO DP&I to ensure seamless operations and delivery of priorities.
Design and implement strategies to improve performance and productivity, establishing metrics and KPIs to monitor effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
Develop the functional budget and headcount goals, establish financial and HC controls, and ensure meeting annual financial targets with a multi‑year perspective.
People & Culture
Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages engagement, development, and innovation across the team.
Partner with HR and stakeholders to support talent development and retention within DP&I.
Leadership Team Support
Be an active member of the DP&I leadership team and drive the development of an innovation‑first investment culture and identity.
Chair leadership team meetings as required, facilitating discussion and ensuring follow‑up actions are completed.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Finance, or a related discipline OR 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical operations technology investment within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, including sourcing, evaluating, and managing a portfolio of clinical operations technology investments.
5+ years of experience developing business cases that support value realization and strategic allocation of investment funds within a clinical operations environment.
Hands‑on clinical operations experience within a pharmaceutical company or CRO.
Experience in a leadership role with responsibility for strategy development, operational oversight, and execution.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial management, investment analysis, and value realization initiatives.
Experience supporting post‑investment value creation or integration programs.
Prior experience in venture capital, corporate venturing, innovation labs, or internal innovation functions.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to advise senior leaders and influence decision‑making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience drafting executive‑level communications and delivering impactful messages.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple priorities across complex, matrixed organizations.
Experience preparing executive‑level communications and materials.
Benefits
We offer a team where your work matters, exposure to strategic decision‑making, opportunities to collaborate with talent from science, technology, and commercial backgrounds, development and mentoring, and a chance to build visible impact on health innovation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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