GSK
Senior Director, Global Program Management Oncology
Site Name:
USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, USA - Massachusetts - Boston
Posted Date:
Dec 18 2025
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting‑edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, focusing our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Position Summary As the Senior Director of Program Management Oncology, you will be the driving force behind flawless execution—translating strategy into action and ensuring disciplined delivery of program milestones. You will shape critical decisions, influence stakeholders through data‑driven insights, and foster a culture of accountability and agility. Your role demands operational rigor, proactive risk management, and the ability to challenge assumptions to accelerate progress without compromising quality or safety.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Orchestration and Cross‑Functional Leadership:
Integrate clinical, regulatory, CMC, and commercial strategies into a unified program plan; guide strategic discussions, encourage diverse viewpoints, and maintain an overview of systems to identify dependencies.
Demonstrate Critical Thinking:
Question assumptions, simplify complex topics into actionable insights, and work with Medicine Development Leaders to optimize asset strategy for business and patient needs.
Agility Initiative and Execution Excellence:
Promote team adaptability to evolving data, lead scenario planning, minimize disruption, and communicate changes to keep program goals in focus.
Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation Excellence:
Engage senior leaders, governance bodies, external partners, and subject matter experts; lead tailored meetings, cultivate trusted relationships, and ensure program visibility through compelling storytelling and dashboards.
Governance, Communication and Executive Engagement:
Facilitate governance interactions, summarize strategy, risks, and options for decision‑making, and serve as the single point of accountability for program operations, performance, and budget.
Leadership & Team Development:
Mentor project managers, foster ownership, and demonstrate calm, confident leadership to handle ambiguity with discipline and purpose.
Take ownership of program execution, proactively resolve challenges, lead planning and risk management, track progress, identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, and accelerate outcomes by streamlining decision‑making and removing obstacles.
Basic Qualification
MS, or MBA in Life Sciences or related field
Experience working on an oncology asset
10+ years of oncology drug development in matrix teams, including pharmaceutical consulting
Experience in project management using PM principles (e.g., PMI/PMBOK), including risk management, planning, execution, scenario analysis, communication, and reporting
Experience maintaining project plans, budgets, forecasts, and documentation in Planisware
Preferred Qualification
10+ years in drug development, with at least 5 years in oncology program or portfolio management
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in life sciences consulting, specializing in strategic planning and project delivery within the pharmaceutical sector
Proven track record leading large, cross‑functional oncology programs (multi‑asset or multi‑region)
Advanced program management tools (Planisware, MS Project, Smartsheet), risk modeling, budget/resource tracking
Soft skills: Executive presence, stakeholder influence, strategic communication, and ability to navigate ambiguity
Skilled in leading project team meetings
Proficient in preparing for governance reviews to support funding, resources, and project decisions
What We Offer You will join a purpose‑driven organization committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. You will have the chance to lead meaningful work, grow professionally, and influence outcomes that matter to patients around the world.
Ready to Apply? If you are motivated to lead complex programs, develop people, and deliver measurable impact, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusion.
If you require adjustments to our process to demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact us at
HR.AmericasSC-CS@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.
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USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, USA - Massachusetts - Boston
Posted Date:
Dec 18 2025
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting‑edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, focusing our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Position Summary As the Senior Director of Program Management Oncology, you will be the driving force behind flawless execution—translating strategy into action and ensuring disciplined delivery of program milestones. You will shape critical decisions, influence stakeholders through data‑driven insights, and foster a culture of accountability and agility. Your role demands operational rigor, proactive risk management, and the ability to challenge assumptions to accelerate progress without compromising quality or safety.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Orchestration and Cross‑Functional Leadership:
Integrate clinical, regulatory, CMC, and commercial strategies into a unified program plan; guide strategic discussions, encourage diverse viewpoints, and maintain an overview of systems to identify dependencies.
Demonstrate Critical Thinking:
Question assumptions, simplify complex topics into actionable insights, and work with Medicine Development Leaders to optimize asset strategy for business and patient needs.
Agility Initiative and Execution Excellence:
Promote team adaptability to evolving data, lead scenario planning, minimize disruption, and communicate changes to keep program goals in focus.
Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation Excellence:
Engage senior leaders, governance bodies, external partners, and subject matter experts; lead tailored meetings, cultivate trusted relationships, and ensure program visibility through compelling storytelling and dashboards.
Governance, Communication and Executive Engagement:
Facilitate governance interactions, summarize strategy, risks, and options for decision‑making, and serve as the single point of accountability for program operations, performance, and budget.
Leadership & Team Development:
Mentor project managers, foster ownership, and demonstrate calm, confident leadership to handle ambiguity with discipline and purpose.
Take ownership of program execution, proactively resolve challenges, lead planning and risk management, track progress, identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, and accelerate outcomes by streamlining decision‑making and removing obstacles.
Basic Qualification
MS, or MBA in Life Sciences or related field
Experience working on an oncology asset
10+ years of oncology drug development in matrix teams, including pharmaceutical consulting
Experience in project management using PM principles (e.g., PMI/PMBOK), including risk management, planning, execution, scenario analysis, communication, and reporting
Experience maintaining project plans, budgets, forecasts, and documentation in Planisware
Preferred Qualification
10+ years in drug development, with at least 5 years in oncology program or portfolio management
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in life sciences consulting, specializing in strategic planning and project delivery within the pharmaceutical sector
Proven track record leading large, cross‑functional oncology programs (multi‑asset or multi‑region)
Advanced program management tools (Planisware, MS Project, Smartsheet), risk modeling, budget/resource tracking
Soft skills: Executive presence, stakeholder influence, strategic communication, and ability to navigate ambiguity
Skilled in leading project team meetings
Proficient in preparing for governance reviews to support funding, resources, and project decisions
What We Offer You will join a purpose‑driven organization committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. You will have the chance to lead meaningful work, grow professionally, and influence outcomes that matter to patients around the world.
Ready to Apply? If you are motivated to lead complex programs, develop people, and deliver measurable impact, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusion.
If you require adjustments to our process to demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact us at
HR.AmericasSC-CS@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.
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