Scientific Leader, Automation Operations

Scientific Leader, Automation Operations

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.

• Lead operations of laboratory automation systems, including hardware and software components.
• Work with scientific teams to capture requirements and translate needs into reliable automated workflows.
• Oversee system integrations to ensure data flows to laboratory information systems and analytics platforms.
• Manage partnerships and technical delivery to meet timelines and quality expectations.
• Drive intelligent utilization of automation systems and provide practical training and support to end users.
• Maintain documentation and continuous improvement plans to ensure performance, safety and compliance.

We are looking for a Scientific Leader who wants to grow through hands‑on technical leadership and cross‑functional collaboration. This role will require regular on‑site presence at the assigned US site; the exact schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or a related technical field.
• 10 or more years of experience in laboratory automation, automation engineering, or related roles.
• Experience delivering automation projects in a laboratory or research environment.
• Experience with industry‑standard automation scheduling software, hardware, and data platforms.
• Experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary project teams.

• Advanced degree in engineering, computational biology, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain technical solutions to diverse audiences.
• Hands‑on experience with robotics or digital orchestration.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, and experience with APIs or middleware.
• Knowledge of data standards, data integrity principles and laboratory compliance requirements.
• Experience with cloud platforms and data pipeline design.
• Track record of mentoring colleagues and building inclusive, collaborative teams.

You will join a team that values curiosity, transparency and practical impact. You will have room to influence strategy, expand technical skills and work on projects that matter to patients and science. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If this role sounds like a fit, please apply — we look forward to hearing how you can help us get ahead of disease together.

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.