VP, Asia Development Sciences

Job Title: VP Asia Development SciencesHead

Grade: G3

Location: Singapore

Function: Research & Development (Development Sciences)

Line Manager: VP Head of Development SciencesRobert Reynolds

Purpose

The Head of Asia Development Sciences (AsiaDevSci) provides senior scientific and strategic leadership for Development Sciences capabilities across Asia ensuringregionspecificevidence generation quantitative science and data strategy are fully integrated into Asia R&Ddecisionmaking. This role accelerates developmentprogrammesby embedding Development Sciences capabilities early and consistently across the pipeline with particular focus on China andAsiaPacificinnovation ecosystems external partnerships and regionally relevant evidence strategies. The role is a key member of the Development Sciences Leadership Team and acts as the primaryDevSciinterface into Asia R&D China Development Japan Development and other regional Asian partners.

Key Responsibilities

RegionalDevSciLeadership

• Lead and shape the Asia Development Sciences group providing scientific direction accountability and talent development aligned to theDevScioperating model.

• Own delivery of Development Sciences support acrossAsiabasedprogrammesand assets ensuringhighqualitytimely anddecisionenablingoutputs with priority on China and Japan.

• Recruit develop and coach senior DevSci talent and ensureappropriate resourceallocation across regionalprogrammes.

Strategic Evidence & Quantitative Science

• Drive regionally relevant epidemiology RWE strategyrealworldstatistics and quantitative sciences to inform early and late development decisions.

• Partner with GlobalDevScileads toalignAsia evidence strategies with global development regulatory and market access requirements.

• Champion robust study designmodellingand integrated evidence approaches toderiskdevelopment decisions.

Asia R&D & External Ecosystem Integration

• Act as seniorDevScipartner to Asia R&D leadership (Translation Early Development CPMS Clinical Development).

• Build and oversee strategic external partnerships across Asia (data providers academiccentres healthcare systems) to strengthen translational and RWE capabilities.

• Advise on regional scientific collaborations andpublicprivatepartnership opportunities.

Regulatory & Market Enablement

• EnsureDevSciinputs support global and regional regulatory strategies particularly for ChinaJapanand other priority Asia markets.

• Provide expert leadership onregionspecificdisease burden unmet need and contextual evidencefor developmentapprovaland market access.

Operating Model & Capability Build

• Implement theDevSciexpertledprojectfirstoperating model within Asia to ensure efficient deployment of specialistexpertise.

• Lead capability building in data strategy advanced analyticsmodellingand integrated evidence generation.

• Establish standardsSOPsand best practices for regionalDevScideliverables.

Enterprise Leadership

• Represent Asia Development Sciences in enterprise forums governanceboardsand portfolio discussions as.

• Contribute to thelongtermDevScistrategy ways of working and capability roadmap across Asia and with Global partners.

• Role model GSKs values compliance andhigh standardsof scientific and ethical conduct.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD MD or equivalent) in epidemiology statistics biomedicalscienceor related field.

• Significant leadership experience in Development Sciences Epidemiology RWE Statistics or Quantitative Sciences within pharma/biotech.

• Experience working with Asia R&D ecosystems ideally including China and Japan.

• Proven ability tooperateat enterprise/executive level and influence strategy across complex matrixedorganisations.

Minimum level ofjobrelatedexperience

• Minimum 5 years applied epidemiologyrealworlddata and evidence experience.

• Minimum 10 years leading development or quantitative sciences function(s).

• Awareness of global/major market regulatory guidelines and experience supporting regulatory submissions with RWE.

• Multisiteglobal matrix leadership experience withexpertisein ChinaJapanand Asia environments.

• Demonstrated ability toinfluence acrossR&D and enterprise leadership implement standards and deliver measurable outcomes.

Otherjobrelatedskills / background

• Strong understanding ofnoninterventional/observational studies electronic patientrecordsand clinical research processes across disease areas.

• Broad knowledge of R&D functions and phases regulatory submission processes and commercial/major market needs.

• Track recordusing RWE for regulatory purposes and shaping evidence strategies to enable approvals and access.

• Excellent stakeholder managementcommunicationand changeleadership skills in dynamic matrixed settings.

• Proven ability to attract/retainsenior technical talent in competitive markets.

• Strong academic record and sound technical and business judgment.

Why you

• You combine scientific credibility with enterprise leadership and a pragmatic delivery mindset.

• You are experienced navigating China/Japan regulatory and ecosystem complexities and can build scalable regional capability.

• You are a compelling communicator who can influence at all levels and foster ahighperforming collaborative culture.

Compliance and Accountability

• Accountability for setting androlemodellingthe highest standards of complianceethicsand integrity.

• Ensure full compliance with GSK policies locallawsand regulatory requirements in all activities.

• Embed governanceriskmanagementand proactive compliance oversight into regionalDevScioperations.