Sanjay Gurunathan, MD, joined GSK as Senior Vice President and Global Head, Vaccines and Infectious Disease R&D in June 2025. With 25 years of global experience in infectious disease and vaccines R&D, Dr. Gurunathan is dedicated to advancing public health through scientific innovation, strategic execution, and global collaboration. He leads large, international, multi-disciplinary teams, managing the end-to-end development of vaccines targeting high-burden infectious disease.
Dr. Gurunathan’s impressive track record includes contributing to over 20 successful global regulatory approvals, leading eight large-scale, multinational Phase III efficacy trials, and producing more than 50 scientific publications. His expertise bridges scientific rigor with strategic alignment, ensuring efficient execution of programs that meet public health needs and business objectives.
Additionally, Dr. Gurunathan has led change initiatives, built and retained high-performing global teams, and played key roles in due diligence efforts for partnerships and acquisitions. His focus remains being ambitious for patients, delivering impactful solutions in the fight against infectious disease worldwide.