Locations- GSK HQ UK or Upper Providence PA USA other locations will be assessed on case-case basis.
Job Purpose
The Global Medical Director role is a unique opportunity for an experienced innovative and proactive medical professional tofacilitatethe understanding of the value of our medicines and vaccines the science behind them and the public impact they can offer. This isaccomplishedby developing and implementing the global medical scientific strategic plan to generate insights shapeoptimalcare through scientific dialogue and education and delivering impact by generating and communicating the evidence and delivering solutions to close the gaps.
The Global Medical Director for Hepatology will work in a thriving team of medical business leaders where people will be inspired to drive towards achieving our goals of getting Ahead of Disease Together and positivelyimpactingpatient and population health outcomes globally.
Key Responsibilities
Thinks globally while deeply understands priority LOC (Local Operating Company) needs and success measures. This isaccomplishedthrough extensive partnership and collaboration with LOC teams to understand landscape market value drivers and timelines for required deliverables.
Partners with above-country and country colleagues to drive integrate and prioritise key insights to inform global medical plans and lifecycle strategy.
Engages across the ecosystem including R&D Evidence Generation Global Product Strategy and country teams to support identification and prioritization of evidence generation needs to close gaps and support the optimization of clinical care.
Participate and shape the relevant asset(s) medical strategy as a member of the Global Medical Asset Team (GMAT)
Leads the creation and implementation of an integrated external medical communications plan which isoptimizedto deliver external impact and considers all channels (including publications and congresses) and key market needs.
Partner with Global Product Strategy Market Access and core country teams to support/advise on core claims.
Ensures colleagues have a robust knowledge of the relevant and emerging clinical evidence supporting their training by partnering on the creation and delivery of high-quality scientific materials for both internal and external use.
Drives excellence in external engagement with key stakeholders (e.g. HCPs Patients Payors and Regulators) globally and in partnership with core countries.
Ensureappropriate medicalgovernance oversight of all deliverables inclusive of risk assessment and mitigation plan associated with deliverables/strategies.
Development of deep subject matterexpertiseon the product and therapy area as well as the ability to drive proactive strategic planning.
Note:Medical Directors may at times specifically focus on Evidence Generation or Scientific Communication depending on stage of lifecycle and need.
Qualifications
Essential Skills & Qualifications
MD/MBBS/PharmD or PhD in clinical / scientific discipline.
Considerable experience in Medical Affairs including roles in LOCs and supporting pre/peri launch phases of assets.
Proven clinical or scientific experience in hepatology.
Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects budgets and interactions simultaneously.
Ability to thrive in a fast paced innovative environment whileremainingflexible proactive resourceful and efficient.
Outstanding listening communication & collaborative team working and leadership skills as the role involves interface with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally.
Demonstrated matrix leadership inpreviousroles with ability to build strong networks manage complexity and cultural diversity.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Previousclinical or scientific experience inSteatoticLiver Disease(SLD)
Robust understanding of internal and external codes of practice and regulations (certification where applicable)
Experience in medical support for briefing documents for regulatory interactions and payor dossiers.
General understanding of statistics safety regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated experience with developing global or local medical strategies and asset launches especially within a priority market.
Skilled at simultaneous consideration of scientific data and practical healthcare delivery needs from diverse health systems to optimise medical implementation of innovation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for we encourage you to apply.
Closing Date for Applications:27thMarch2026 (EOD)
Please take a copy of the Job Description as this will not be available post closure of the advert.When applying for this role please use thecover letterof the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
Why GSK
Uniting science technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade as a successful growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make so were committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how together we deliver for patients shareholders and our people.
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