Gsk

Biopharma

HeadofLBABioanalysis

$245–355k ~AI est. United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Head of LBA Bioanalysis at Gsk. Skills: Ligand Binding Assay, Bioanalysis, Assay development, Team leadership. Manage lab scientists. Oversee workload planning”

What You'll Achieve.

Timely delivery to project teams; Positive impact on health

Industry & Context.

Biopharma
Problems you'll solve

Practical problem solving; Bioanalytical problem-solving; Troubleshoot assays

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PhD in Biology or Biochemistry, 8 years industry experience, 5+ years leadership experience, Experience with LBA methodologies, Experience with ELISA, Experience with MSD, Bioanalytical problem-solving experience, Experience with data management systems, Experience with LIMS

Nice to Have

MS with 15 years experience, CRO/vendor partnership management, Experience with PK, biomarkers, immunogenicity, Experience supporting oligonucleotides, Experience supporting ADCs, Familiarity with regulatory submissions, Experience driving lab transformation projects, Digitalisation experience, Automation experience, Analytics-driven QC experience

What You'll Do.

Manage lab scientists

Oversee workload planning

Drive LBA PK strategy

Align assays with study phase

Align assays with regulatory expectations

Align assays with scientific objectives

Provide LBA PK assay leadership

Support early clinical programs

Transfer LBA PK assays to CROs

Troubleshoot LBA PK assays

Evaluate LBA PK assays

Re-develop/optimize assays

Define bioanalytical plans

Represent LBA bioanalysis

Provide scientific input

Inform development decisions

Inform risk assessments

Ensure GLP/GCP compliance

Ensure SOP compliance

Ensure data integrity standards

Support regulatory submissions

Lead bioanalytical scientists

Mentor bioanalytical scientists

Develop bioanalytical scientists

Set clear expectations

Provide scientific coaching

Support career development

Contribute to bioanalysis strategy

Contribute to biomarker strategy

Drive continuous improvement

Drive innovation in LBA bioanalysis

Evaluate new assay platforms

Introduce new assay technologies

Introduce new workflows

Identify efficiency improvements

Implement quality improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner across drug development; Partner with project teams; Represent LBA bioanalysis; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Scientific input; Clear decision-making

Process & Methodology

Workload planning, Resource allocation, Prioritization

Full Job Description

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. Position Summary You will lead the Ligand Binding Assay (LBA) bioanalysis function in the Bioanalytical and Biomarker Platforms (BBP) department in GSK. You will be responsible for the development, validation, and execution of high‑quality bioanalytical assays, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery to project teams for the entire GSK Biopharm portfolio across all therapeutical areas. You will set scientific direction and partner across drug development teams. Your role will combine technical leadership, people development and operational oversight. We value clear decision-making, practical problem solving, and a commitment to patient-centred science. You will have the chance to grow your career, shape bioanalytical strategy, and make an impact that helps get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities - Serve as the head of the LBA PK group, managing a team of 5-6 lab scientists. Oversee workload planning, resource allocation, and work with partners on prioritization across multiple programs. - Drive LBA PK bioanalytical strategy. Ensure assays are aligned with study phase, regulatory expectations, and scientific objectives. - Provide expert leadership in LBA PK assay development, validation, and sample analysis to support early stage clinical programs. - Provide technical support to transfer LBA PK assays

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