Executive Director, Clinical and Translational Imaging
Role overview at GSK: The convergence of science and technology is changing discovery and development, and the R&D organization is delivering more innovation using data and platform technologies to speed discovery and improve outcomes for patients.
Overview
Job Purpose: Reporting to the VP and Head of Clinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Medicine (CPQM) within the Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation Research Unit (RIIRU), the Head of Clinical and Translational Imaging at RIIRU leads and innovates deployment of advanced clinical imaging technologies (PET, MRI, CT) across therapeutic areas including respiratory/lung disease, inflammation, hepatology, and neurodegeneration. The role integrates traditional imaging with analytics including AI/ML-driven feature extraction and fusion of imaging with multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and spatial omics). Continuously evaluating emerging imaging technologies to stay at the front line; establish preferred partner relationships with external stakeholders (vendors, KOLs, academic/clinical partners) to optimize strategy and capabilities and enhance GSK’s reputation.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Imaging Leadership: Direct the imaging strategy to inform portfolio decisions, focusing on the four therapeutic areas; tailor imaging approaches to challenges and opportunities in respiratory/lung, inflammation, hepatology, and neuro indications.
* Innovation in Data Integration: Pioneer integration of imaging with high-dimensional disease data, including genetics/genomics, gene expression (bulk, single-cell, spatial), proteomics, metabolomics, soluble biomarkers; apply AI/ML-driven analysis for feature extraction and multi-modal data fusion.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with clinical, translational, and data science teams to design and execute studies leveraging imaging and multi-omics for patient stratification, mechanistic insights, and biomarker discovery.
* Portfolio Impact: Champion the use of innovative imaging and analytics to support target validation, clinical trial design, and patient selection to improve technical and regulatory success.
* External Engagement: Represent RIIRU in collaborations with academic, clinical, and industry partners; contribute to the field through publications and presentations.
Innovation Aspects
* AI/ML Integration: Use AI/ML for automated image analysis, predictive modeling, and integrating imaging with omics data to enable real-time, personalized insights for clinical programs.
* Multi-Omics Fusion: Lead cross-functional initiatives that combine imaging with disease phenotyping, genetics/genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to discover novel biomarkers and targets and support precision medicine in the focus areas.
* Translational Impact: Use integrated data to enable earlier diagnosis, better patient stratification, and more efficient clinical trials in external programs.
Basic Qualifications
* Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a relevant biomedical field.
* Demonstrated leadership in clinical imaging and multi-omics integration.
* Experience with AI/ML in medical imaging and translational research.
* Track record of innovation and impact in at least one of the four therapeutic areas.
* Strong track record working in complex, matrixed, global, and multi-disciplinary organizations with high accountability and multiple reporting lines.
* Experience with regulators and regulatory requirements including data management and protection across global geographies.
Preferred Qualifications
* Strong people management, leadership, negotiation and influencing skills
* Ability to work collaboratively across functions and build authentic alignment while leading high-performing teams to defined objectives
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 focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases to impact health at scale. We are committed to an environment where our people can thrive, be ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and do the right thing. We deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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