Associate Director, Diagnostics Planning Lead Full Time NEW

Site Name: USA – Pennsylvania – Upper Providence, GSK HQ, Stevenage, USA – Massachusetts – WalthamPosted Date: Apr 21 2026The Dx Planning Team within Oncology Translational Medicine (OTM) is a dedicated group of Project Management professionals. The Dx Planning Lead works in collaboration with Diagnostics (Dx), Biomarkers (BMx), Clinical Pharmacology Modeling & Simulation (CPMS), Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Human Biological Sample Management, Data Management, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Finance, as well as external laboratories, collaborators, and Dx manufacturers, to progress OTM Dx activities and deliverables to support the Oncology portfolio. The Dx Planning Lead leverages subject matter expertise to provide oversight to various aspects of the Dx development, coordinates meetings and project deliverables internally and with external partners, organizes documentation to support regulatory submissions and to meet compliance requirements, and assists teams with technical evaluations of technologies. The Dx Planning Lead is responsible for ensuring internal stakeholder alignment, creating integrated project/program timelines, tracking and verifying completion of project deliverables and milestones, identifying and mitigating project risks, and timely communication to relevant stakeholders within OTM. Additionally, the Dx Planning Lead will reconcile activities with contracting and finance operations.Responsibilities include:This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:Lead cross-functional project teams to support OTM Teams by coordinating activities across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Finance, and CommercialRepresent GSK to external partners to ensure project objectives meet scope, cost, quality, and timeline milestonesAnalyze, plan, and track project activities (define opportunities for acceleration); manage costs, risk, and schedule. Communicate timelines, milestones, and goals on a routine basis to the OTM project team and other stakeholdersTrack and update project budgets, milestones, and payments; includes management of diagnostic contracts and approval of invoicesOrganize internal scientific/strategy meetings as well as meetings with external partners (e.g., Joint Project Team meetings, F2F meetings, etc.), provide expert records of discussions, and ensure timely resolution of actionsOversee and contribute to strategic planning to align with OTM goals by enabling Subject Matter Expert-driven support to programs by leveraging broad knowledge of biomarker technologies, Dx development, and IVD expertiseSuccessfully multi-task amongst several competing initiativesDemonstrate accountability and urgency for the timely completion of OTM projectsWhy You?Basic QualificationsWe are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related discipline7+ years of project or program management experience in the diagnostics (Dx), pharmaceutical, or biotech industriesExperience managing Diagnostic development programs and clinical biomarker Experience with drug discovery and development, clinical trial design, and overall principles of clinical developmentPreferred ExperienceIf you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific disciplinePMP or PRINCE2 certificationSolid understanding and application of Project Management principles, concepts, practices and standardsExperience in both diagnostics (Dx) and pharmaceutical development, including direct contributions to analytical and clinical validation studiesHands-on experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, remote meeting tools such as MS Teams, WebEx, etc. and a working understanding of innovative AI technologies (e.g., CoPilot, ChatGPT, GiGi, Jules, PowerBI, etc.)Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work effectively in a matrixed environment, and execute multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent time management skills, well organized, and focused on resultsAbility to establish trust and work with integrity while motivating others to achieve the goals of the projectHighly effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences/stakeholders, including technical and business#GSK-LIWorking arrangementThis position is hybrid, combining remote work with time in the office as required for team collaboration and meetings. Specific on-site expectations will be discussed during the interview process.How to applyIf this role speaks to you, please apply. Include your CV and a short summary of a diagnostics project you led and the impact it delivered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusion. Join us to help shape the science and tools that advance patient care. 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 $150,975 to $251,625.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. 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