Dr David Burt

Head of R and D, GSK Biologicals of North America

Dr. David Burt is Head of R and D, GSK Biologicals of North America, responsible for scientific teams developing vaccines against infectious diseases, cancers and chronic disorders. Over the last 20 years he has held various senior management positions within the vaccine industry.

Dr. Burt gained his Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of Birmingham and a BSc. in Biological chemistry from Essex University, UK. He has published more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and is co-inventor on 7 patent applications.

David was the recipient of the Harry Jerome Award for Health Sciences in 2006.

Workshop description: ‘Career Planning – Strategic Life Mapping: Method of Career Selection’
Most people change careers several times during their lifetime. Is this due to bad upfront planning or a natural consequence of one’s development and maturity? Is it possible to plan a life path that anticipates the possibility of multiple careers? This workshop will address these and other issues you need to know in order to plan your career(s).