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As VP Medicine Development Leader (MDL) - Oncology, you will strategically lead the optimal global development of a medicine at an asset level, acting as the single point of accountability for the medicine from clinical Proof of Concept (PoC) to Approval in the first major market(s).
By working with the various stakeholders across GSK’s Medicine Development matrix (R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, etc.), you will define the strategic vision and operational plan for the medicine, aligning it with the overall organizational strategy. You will create and lead the matrixed Medicine Development Team (MDT), which is responsible for representing the various disciplines required to optimally deliver the development of the medicine including Clinical Development, Medical, Commercial and Manufacturing, amongst others.
Accountability and key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Acting as a single point of accountability in GSK for all aspects of a medicine being developed globally, from clinical PoC to Approval in the first major market(s)
- Working closely with the Early Development Lead (EDL) and Medicine Commercial Lead (MCL) to ensure a smooth transition of the lead indication(s) from the EDL upon achievement of clinical PoC and to the MCL upon Approval in first major market(s)
- Post-approval, provides key support to the Medicine Commercial Team (MCT) in the first major markets ensuring the MDT provides optimal support to registration, including Post-Marketing Requirements (PMRs) and life cycle management (LCM) in the major markets
- Works with the functional line Heads supporting RIIRU to select MDT members and leads this multi-disciplinary matrix team, supporting differentiated development for team members, owning the performance of the MDT and partnering with Line Managers to drive performance
- Partners with the Pipeline Project Manager (PPM), energizes and motivates the MDT to drive a high performing team and operational delivery of the project, including setting team objectives to ensure successful project delivery, including options for acceleration, parallel indication development and smart risk-taking
- Partners with R&D Business Development, leading the development planning for a prospective in-licensed asset by bringing together input from the relevant functions and TA experts to develop a Medicine Profile (MP) and development plans including but not limited to clinical feasibility, regulatory planning and CMC risk mitigation
- Leads the cross-functional MDT to:
- Establish a compelling vision for the medicine and MP which positions the medicine within the R&D strategy taking the competitive landscape into account, translating GSK’s strategy into asset strategy and actionable plans for multiple areas or functions
- Deliver differentiated medicines of value for patients, stakeholders and markets through an evidence package that supports regulatory approval, market access and the product’s life cycle
- Prioritize and maximize the asset’s development options including developing multiple indications
- Partner with the Global Medical Lead (GML) and MCL to develop an indication expansion and LCM plan for the asset
- Make clear evidence-based go / no go / accelerate decisions and identify clear inflection points, based on whether the results fulfil the strategy set out for the medicine
- Ensure excellence in execution of all governance processes, including MDT members, e.g., the Clinical Development Lead (CDL) partnering with other matrix Leads, such as the Global Regulatory Lead (GRL), the GML, etc. on oversight of clinical studies, patient safety & pharmacovigilance, scientific engagement and promotional practices
- Enhance patient focus by incorporating the voice of the patient into development plans
- Increase visibility amongst the external communities (physicians, regulators, patients, payers) to bring medical solutions to patients with unmet medical needs, thereby enhancing GSK’s reputation and showcasing our ambition for patients
- Serves as the asset’s single point of contact and spokesperson to Senior Management, senior boards, other relevant internal governance committees and external Advisory Committees, as needed, e.g., Chief Scientific Officer, TA Head, Chief Medical Officer, TA Development Review Board and Portfolio Investment Board
- Delivers and manages the asset resourcing plan (people & finances), including serving as the single point for accountability for managing the asset budget to the agreed variance, working closely with the PPM and Finance Partner to do so
This position is offered as a hybrid position with a required on-site presence at least two days per week at one of GSKs US (Waltham, MA or Upper Providence, PA), Switzerland (Zug) or UK (GSK HQ or Stevenage/Cambridge) sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree including MD, PhD, PharmD, MBA, MS
- Oncology drug development experience within the global pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry
- Filing experience with BLA/NDA/MAA submissions as a core responsibility
- Experience in the entirety of oncology drug development across the R&D/commercial life cycle including Discovery, late-stage Development, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Medical and Commercial
- Experience in oncology product development and/or commercialization, in late phase development (from clinical PoC onwards), clinical trial management, post-approval studies, regulatory and manufacturing compliance
- Experience leading teams in a complex, matrixed, global and multi-disciplinary organization with high accountability, minimal authority and multiple lines of reporting
- Experience working with regulators and with regulatory requirements including legal and government frameworks within and across global geographies
- Experience creating the strategy for pre- and post-marketing studies and driving the lifecycle process
- Experience building budgets and leading the strategic and budget planning process
- Experience in the healthcare environment, and access in all major markets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience leading oncology drug development programs in gastrointestinal (GI) or pancreatic cancers is preferred
- Highly developed ethics and integrity, with demonstrated ethical medical decision-making skills
- Strong matrix leadership and motivational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and successfully across functions – Research, Commercial, Regulatory, Global Medicine Supply, Legal, regions etc.
SKILLS
Business Strategies, Collaborative Partnerships, Commercial Acumen, Digital Fluency, Drug Development, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Evidence Based Decision Making, Executive Presence, Hematology and Oncology, Innovative Leadership, Matrix Leadership, Prioritization, Scientific Data Analysis, Scientific Presentations, Team Development
If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $266,250 to $443,750. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.
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.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that 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 (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EMPLOYMENT BUSINESSES/AGENCIES
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
INTRODUCTION
As VP Medicine Development Leader (MDL) - Oncology, you will strategically lead the optimal global development of a medicine at an asset level, acting as the single point of accountability for the medicine from clinical Proof of Concept (PoC) to Approval in the first major market(s).
By working with the various stakeholders across GSK’s Medicine Development matrix (R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, etc.), you will define the strategic vision and operational plan for the medicine, aligning it with the overall organizational strategy. You will create and lead the matrixed Medicine Development Team (MDT), which is responsible for representing the various disciplines required to optimally deliver the development of the medicine including Clinical Development, Medical, Commercial and Manufacturing, amongst others.
Accountability and key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Acting as a single point of accountability in GSK for all aspects of a medicine being developed globally, from clinical PoC to Approval in the first major market(s)
- Working closely with the Early Development Lead (EDL) and Medicine Commercial Lead (MCL) to ensure a smooth transition of the lead indication(s) from the EDL upon achievement of clinical PoC and to the MCL upon Approval in first major market(s)
- Post-approval, provides key support to the Medicine Commercial Team (MCT) in the first major markets ensuring the MDT provides optimal support to registration, including Post-Marketing Requirements (PMRs) and life cycle management (LCM) in the major markets
- Works with the functional line Heads supporting RIIRU to select MDT members and leads this multi-disciplinary matrix team, supporting differentiated development for team members, owning the performance of the MDT and partnering with Line Managers to drive performance
- Partners with the Pipeline Project Manager (PPM), energizes and motivates the MDT to drive a high performing team and operational delivery of the project, including setting team objectives to ensure successful project delivery, including options for acceleration, parallel indication development and smart risk-taking
- Partners with R&D Business Development, leading the development planning for a prospective in-licensed asset by bringing together input from the relevant functions and TA experts to develop a Medicine Profile (MP) and development plans including but not limited to clinical feasibility, regulatory planning and CMC risk mitigation
- Leads the cross-functional MDT to:
- Establish a compelling vision for the medicine and MP which positions the medicine within the R&D strategy taking the competitive landscape into account, translating GSK’s strategy into asset strategy and actionable plans for multiple areas or functions
- Deliver differentiated medicines of value for patients, stakeholders and markets through an evidence package that supports regulatory approval, market access and the product’s life cycle
- Prioritize and maximize the asset’s development options including developing multiple indications
- Partner with the Global Medical Lead (GML) and MCL to develop an indication expansion and LCM plan for the asset
- Make clear evidence-based go / no go / accelerate decisions and identify clear inflection points, based on whether the results fulfil the strategy set out for the medicine
- Ensure excellence in execution of all governance processes, including MDT members, e.g., the Clinical Development Lead (CDL) partnering with other matrix Leads, such as the Global Regulatory Lead (GRL), the GML, etc. on oversight of clinical studies, patient safety & pharmacovigilance, scientific engagement and promotional practices
- Enhance patient focus by incorporating the voice of the patient into development plans
- Increase visibility amongst the external communities (physicians, regulators, patients, payers) to bring medical solutions to patients with unmet medical needs, thereby enhancing GSK’s reputation and showcasing our ambition for patients
- Serves as the asset’s single point of contact and spokesperson to Senior Management, senior boards, other relevant internal governance committees and external Advisory Committees, as needed, e.g., Chief Scientific Officer, TA Head, Chief Medical Officer, TA Development Review Board and Portfolio Investment Board
- Delivers and manages the asset resourcing plan (people & finances), including serving as the single point for accountability for managing the asset budget to the agreed variance, working closely with the PPM and Finance Partner to do so
This position is offered as a hybrid position with a required on-site presence at least two days per week at one of GSKs US (Waltham, MA or Upper Providence, PA), Switzerland (Zug) or UK (GSK HQ or Stevenage/Cambridge) sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree including MD, PhD, PharmD, MBA, MS
- Oncology drug development experience within the global pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry
- Filing experience with BLA/NDA/MAA submissions as a core responsibility
- Experience in the entirety of oncology drug development across the R&D/commercial life cycle including Discovery, late-stage Development, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Medical and Commercial
- Experience in oncology product development and/or commercialization, in late phase development (from clinical PoC onwards), clinical trial management, post-approval studies, regulatory and manufacturing compliance
- Experience leading teams in a complex, matrixed, global and multi-disciplinary organization with high accountability, minimal authority and multiple lines of reporting
- Experience working with regulators and with regulatory requirements including legal and government frameworks within and across global geographies
- Experience creating the strategy for pre- and post-marketing studies and driving the lifecycle process
- Experience building budgets and leading the strategic and budget planning process
- Experience in the healthcare environment, and access in all major markets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience leading oncology drug development programs in gastrointestinal (GI) or pancreatic cancers is preferred
- Highly developed ethics and integrity, with demonstrated ethical medical decision-making skills
- Strong matrix leadership and motivational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and successfully across functions – Research, Commercial, Regulatory, Global Medicine Supply, Legal, regions etc.
SKILLS
Business Strategies, Collaborative Partnerships, Commercial Acumen, Digital Fluency, Drug Development, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Evidence Based Decision Making, Executive Presence, Hematology and Oncology, Innovative Leadership, Matrix Leadership, Prioritization, Scientific Data Analysis, Scientific Presentations, Team Development
If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $266,250 to $443,750. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.
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.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that 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 (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EMPLOYMENT BUSINESSES/AGENCIES
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
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Search Vice President of Development Jobs in PennsylvaniaVice President of Development Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for vice presidents of development in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's largest sponsors for senior development roles include major research universities such as the University of Pennsylvania and Carnegie Mellon University, large health systems including UPMC and Jefferson Health, and prominent nonprofits headquartered in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. These organizations have established HR infrastructure and legal counsel experienced in sponsoring H-1B visa petitions for senior administrative and advancement professionals.
Which visa types realistically fit vice president of development roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B is the primary option, as vice president of development roles qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nonprofit management, business administration, or communications. Candidates already in H-1B status can start with a new Pennsylvania employer once the new petition is filed. An employment-based green card through the EB-2 or EB-3 category is a common long-term path, typically requiring PERM labor certification. F-1 students may use OPT for entry-level development work, though VP-level hiring typically occurs outside OPT timelines.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most vice president of development sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia generates the highest concentration of VP of development openings, driven by its dense cluster of universities, hospital networks, cultural institutions, and social-service nonprofits. Pittsburgh is the second-strongest market, anchored by Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and UPMC's philanthropic divisions. Harrisburg and Allentown see occasional openings at regional healthcare systems and statewide advocacy organizations, though volume is lower than the two major metros.
How to find vice president of development visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Pennsylvania vice president of development roles where employers have verified H-1B or employment-based sponsorship history. You can search by role and state to surface organizations in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and beyond that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor senior nonprofit and advancement professionals. Filtering by sponsorship history saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.
What state-specific factors should I know about VP of development hiring in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's higher education sector is unusually large, with over 300 colleges and universities creating consistent demand for senior advancement officers. Philadelphia's nonprofit community is one of the most established on the East Coast, and many organizations there have prior experience sponsoring international hires at the director and VP level. Carnegie Mellon and Penn's global recruitment practices mean their HR teams are familiar with H-1B petitions and LCA requirements for administrative leadership roles, which can streamline the sponsorship process for qualified candidates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored vice president of development jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.