Associate Director (Scientific Data and Publications)

This role sits within the Scientific Data and Publications function in GSK’s Research & Development (R&D) division.  Access to external scientific information (published literature, patent and competitive intelligence, chemistry and biology databases, and commercial data sources) is foundational to GSK’s ability to discover and develop transformative medicines.  Ensuring R&D has the right content, at the right cost, with the right governance, directly accelerates scientific decision-making.

 

Job-purpose:
The Associate Director (Scientific Data and Publications) is a key role within the Research Operations & Externalization (ROX) organisation, accountable for maintaining GSK R&D’s enterprise portfolio of external scientific content and data licenses.

 

This position manages the portfolio, including its budget, forecasting and cost controls, and for retiring under-used sources so the portfolio stays focused on the content that delivers value for GSK.   This position also manages vendor relationships and commercial terms to ensure licensed content is accessible, supported, compliantly used, and demonstrably delivers return on investment for the scientists who depend on it.  The role works closely with the associated Director to shape strategic direction, serving as a strategic advisor and thought-partner to contribute recommendations and expert perspective.

 

You will serve as a key connector across scientific, procurement, legal, copyright, digital and technology functions, and as the senior interface to major information providers.  You will maintain the governance, controls and user guidance that keep GSK’s use of published information copyright-compliant.  You will work closely with colleagues across the company (including licensing, copyright, information specialist and technology colleagues) to deliver service, compliance and support, as well as contribute to the future-state operating model for scientific publications and external data.  You will also position the portfolio to be exploited by rapidly evolving AI and text-mining capabilities, staying close to emerging AI use cases (across R&D) to anticipate future licensing needs and work with digital and technology teams and vendors to make licensed content AI-ready.

 

 

Please Note - Location:  The successful applicant can be based at Stevenage (UK) or Upper Providence (USA).  If the successful applicant is based at Stevenage site:  This role will temporarily be based at Stevenage.  However, the Company plans to relocate its offices to Cambridge, UK. The location of this role will therefore subsequently change to Cambridge UK, in accordance with timelines to be set by the Company.  The relocation is currently proposed to take effect by early 2029.

 

 

About GSK:

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, making sure that we focus 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.  Find out more - our approach to R&D:  https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/innovation/

 

 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – Wednesday 11th of November 2026 (COB).

 

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Relevant degree-level education (eg; Life, physical or information sciences or related discipline).
• Relevant experience / knowledge in information management, scientific content or published information services in the pharmaceutical industry or a comparable scientific research environment.
• Experience managing vendor relationships (contributing to licensing, contract or commercial negotiations).
• Proficiency with a range of digital tools (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams) and experience leveraging AI or digital technologies to improve efficiency or insights.
• Working knowledge of copyright and licensing governance, and an understanding of text mining, analytics and content usage (specifically relating to use rights and terms of contracts).
• Experience owning an enterprise content or data license portfolio, including budget accountability and supplier performance management.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific or information science degree (M.S. or PhD).

Skills

Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Design Thinking, DevOps, Prioritization, Product Development Research, Product Roadmapping, Project Management, Return on Investment (ROI), Software Development, Strategy Deployment, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI) Design

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

 

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