CMC Report Transformation Senior Director
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
€148,500 – €247,500 / year
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£86,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1137 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £86,000, and GSK Plc is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2161 (Research and development (R&D) managers) or SOC 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1137 Information technology directors Most likely code | £60,200 | £68,800 | £77,400 | £86,000 |
2161 Research and development (R&D) managers Also possible | £38,100 | £43,500 | £48,900 | £54,400 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Title: CMC Report Transformation Senior Director
Job Purpose
To provide strategic oversight and long-range planning for the portfolio of Report Transformation tools and strategies within CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls), defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap that determine how capabilities are prioritised, resourced, delivered, and scaled across the function. This role takes the Drug Development and Supply (DDS) lead role for the SONATA (GSK’s automated and digital regulatory report creation) programme and acts as representation and decision maker on all senior governance forums as well as orchestrating the delivery required on a more local level. In addition, the role is accountable for the transformation of all technical report writing across DDS and for the realisation of benefits of implemented tools and reimagined reporting. The role is ultimately accountable for determining and realising the value of report transformation within the regulated CMC environment, ensuring solutions are scientifically robust, responsibly governed, and demonstrably impactful.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic oversight and long-range planning for the report transformation product portfolio within CMC, setting direction that aligns autonomous capabilities with functional and enterprise priorities.
- Define and own the product roadmap for report transformation within CMC, sequencing investment and delivery to maximise scientific and business value over the short, medium, and long term.
- Lead enterprise-level prioritisation across competing demands, making transparent, evidence-based trade-offs to focus resources on the highest-value report transformation opportunities.
- Hold end-to-end technical accountability for report transformation strategy and products, ensuring solutions are architecturally sound, performant, validated, and fit for use in a regulated CMC setting.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, or a closely related scientific or technical field.
- Experience in product management and product leadership, delivering data, software, and AI/ML products
- Experience operating at director level or above, and substantial experience setting enterprise strategy for and delivering complex, production-grade AI products ideally including agentic or autonomous AI within a scientific, healthcare, or pharmaceutical (CMC) environment, including direct experience transforming regulatory or technical report writing and documentation processes through automation, digital tooling, or AI.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in a scientific, data science, or engineering discipline, or relevant product and AI certifications (e.g. Pragmatic Institute, Certified Scrum Product Owner, cloud/ML platform certifications) Working knowledge of GxP computerised system validation principles (e.g. GAMP 5) as applied to automated content-generation and reporting tools.
Work Arrangements
Primary Location: Ware
Additional locations may be considered:
- Belgium-Rixensart
- Netherlands - Amsterdam
- UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
- USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence
This role offers a hybrid working model, with a mix of on-site and remote work. Remote or fully home-working arrangements are not available for this role.
Application Information:
Closing Date for Applications: 22 October 2026
Please take a copy of this Job Description, as it will not be available after the advertisement closes.
When applying for this role, please use the cover letter section of the online application and your CV to demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above. Information provided in your application materials will be used to assess your suitability for the role.
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Skills
Communication, Cross-Functional Leadership, Drug Development, Project Development, Project Implementations, Project Leadership, Scientific ResearchBelgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 148,500 to EUR 247,500Dutch Salary Range: EUR 126,750 to EUR 211,250The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Why GSK?
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Where this offer sits in the market
Information technology directors (SOC 1137) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~63k in sample- Middle half £71,656–119,860
- Median £93,236
- Going rate £86,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £60,200–77,400
This role's pay (€148,500 – €247,500 / year) isn't directly comparable to the annual national figures above.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. GSK Plc holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1137 going rate of £86,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.