Associate Director (Scientific Data and Publications)

GSK•Upper Providence, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Relevant degree-level education (e.g., 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintaining GSK R&D’s enterprise portfolio of external scientific content and data licenses.
Managing the portfolio, including its budget, forecasting and cost controls, and retiring under-used sources.
Managing vendor relationships and commercial terms to ensure licensed content is accessible, supported, compliantly used, and demonstrably delivers return on investment.
Serving as a strategic advisor and thought-partner to contribute recommendations and expert perspective.
Serving as a key connector across scientific, procurement, legal, copyright, digital and technology functions, and as the senior interface to major information providers.
Maintaining the governance, controls and user guidance that keep GSK’s use of published information copyright-compliant.
Working closely with colleagues across the company to deliver service, compliance and support, and contribute to the future-state operating model for scientific publications and external data.
Positioning the portfolio to be exploited by rapidly evolving AI and text-mining capabilities.
Staying close to emerging AI use cases to anticipate future licensing needs.
Working with digital and technology teams and vendors to make licensed content AI-ready.