Device Lead, Technology and Innovation

Device Lead, Technology and Innovation

At GSK, the Device Lead, Technology and Innovation develops, networks, and executes strategies that expand and advance the company’s ability to deliver innovative, robust, and competitive technologies in drug delivery and combination products across GSK’s asset pipelines and portfolio. The role is based at one of GSK’s R&D sites in Upper Providence, Pennsylvania;
Waltham, Massachusetts; or Ware, Hertfordshire.

• Monitor and analyze external market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to ensure access to cutting‑edge drug delivery technologies strategic to delivering GSK pipelines.
• Lead specific pipeline asset‑based device technology exploration, assessment, and feasibility studies while engaging with Early Engagement, Device‑ability, Device Engineering, Primary Packaging, Formulation, and Patient Insight SMEs.
• Define and deliver technology development plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and milestones.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and external partners to progress design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturability assessments.
• Identify technical risks and lead mitigation activities using test programs, simulation, technical deep dive, and project and functional governance reviews.
• Communicate results and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Manage a network of external technology partners and engineering vendors to accelerate innovation and expand GSK’s drug delivery device capability.
• Drive an internal culture of innovation, including developing and curating a portfolio of problem statements across the portfolio, leading structured ideation sessions, and encouraging creativity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10 or more years of relevant industry experience in medical device or drug‑device combination development.
• Experience with parenteral delivery devices such as pre‑filled syringes, autoinjectors, and on‑body injectors.
• Experience leading technology assessments, feasibility studies, or early‑stage device programs.
• Experience with design and development of medical devices from early concept to launch phases, preferably in the drug delivery space.
• Experience with regulatory requirements for parenteral/respiratory combination products (21 CFR Part 4 & 820, ISO 13485, 14971 & IEC 62366).
• Experience working with external partners, suppliers, or contract manufacturers.

• Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in an engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with respiratory delivery devices such as nebulizers, pMDI, DPI, and soft mist inhalers.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and passionate about patients, creative, open‑minded, highly motivated, and with high learning agility.
• Both technically strong and possess strong business acumen, with a proven track record in the successful innovation, development, and commercialization of combination devices from both a technical and strategic perspective.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to lead through matrix team and influence decisions at all levels.

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.