Senior Director, R&D AI – Technology Portfolio

GSK

Senior Director guiding GSK’s pharmaceutical R&D AI and technology investment portfolio. Shaping governance, analytics and investment decisions across complex programmes.

Posted 9/7/2026full-timeUpper Providence • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic oversight and portfolio management within pharmaceutical R&D, with a strong focus on AI and technology investments. Capable of delivering executive-level recommendations and influencing senior stakeholders through effective governance and cross-functional collaboration.

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Strategic OversightPortfolio ManagementAnalytical SkillsGovernance EstablishmentStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

Portfolio AnalyticsDecision SupportRisk AssessmentValue AssuranceInvestment AnalysisTechnology StrategyBuild-Buy-Partner AssessmentExecutive-Level RecommendationsCross-Programme DependenciesTransformation Initiatives

Soft Skills

Structured Problem-SolvingInfluencing SkillsCollaborationCommunicationConstructive Challenge

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotAI-Enabled Productivity Tools

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical R&DLife SciencesCorporate StrategyBusiness DevelopmentEnterprise Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic oversight, portfolio analytics and decision support for GSK's R&D AI and technology investments
Connect insights across priority programmes and strengthen transparency and value assurance
Shape the portfolio view for priority AI and technology investments across the R&D value chain
Assess delivery progress, expected value, strategic alignment, risks and cross-programme dependencies
Lead the Technology Investment Board secretariat, including agenda development and decision-ready content
Prepare programme teams for Technology Investment Board meetings
Provide independent analysis and recommendations to senior leaders
Evaluate build, buy, partner and acquisition choices for capabilities
Build relationships across R&D, Finance and programme teams
Own portfolio analytics and reporting covering programme status, investment, benefits, risks and delivery confidence
Identify common capabilities, dependencies and risks and recommend value-improving actions
Challenge assumptions and optimistic reporting constructively
Track the external AI and technology ecosystem, peers and potential partners
Mobilise ambiguous cross-functional work without formal authority
Establish governance, secure outputs and communicate clear recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience in strategy, portfolio management, life sciences, technology or transformation
Minimum 10 years of experience providing strategic oversight or analysis across a complex portfolio of programmes, investments or transformation initiatives
Understanding of pharmaceutical R&D and ability to work credibly across different stages of the R&D value chain
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Ability to turn complex evidence into executive-level recommendations
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver outcomes through matrix teams without formal authority
Experience establishing governance, mobilising ambiguous cross-functional work and driving tangible outputs with limited supervision
Preferred: Background in management consulting, R&D strategy, corporate strategy, business development or enterprise transformation
Preferred: Experience with AI or technology strategy, portfolio management, or assessing external technology and competitive developments
Preferred: Experience supporting build, buy, partner or acquisition assessments involving technology capabilities or vendors
Preferred: Experience preparing content for an investment board, executive committee or similar senior governance forum
Preferred: Experience partnering with Finance on investment performance, portfolio metrics, benefits tracking or value assurance
Preferred: Confidence using AI-enabled productivity and analytical tools, such as Microsoft Copilot
Candidates must be able to attend on-site meetings as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Annual bonus based on company performance
Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
Pension plan membership
Shares and savings programme
Hybrid working model with remote work flexibility
Comprehensive benefits program for US employees