Global Medical Director, Respiratory

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Global Medical Portfolio and Asset Strategy Leads in the development and timely execution of practice changing Global Medical Affairs Plans (MAP) and Integrated Evidence plans (IEP) in partnership with key stakeholders through the GMAT and IET.
• Thinks globally, while deeply understanding priority LOC (Local Operating Company) needs and success measures through extensive partnership and collaboration with LOC teams.
• Partners across the internal ecosystem and with external partners to deliver Medical Plans that prioritize external impact above all else on time and on budget.
• Leveraging insights and learnings, inputs into the design of clinical trials and development plans to optimize the positive impact for patients.
• Drives excellence in scientific engagement by developing a strong collaborative network of global external experts (HCPs, patients, payors and regulators).
• 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.
• Partner with Global Product Strategy, Market Access, and core country teams to support/advise on core claims and material review.
• Ensure appropriate medical governance oversight including management of product-related issues with potential impact on patient safety and of risk assessment and mitigation plan.
• Development of deep subject matter expertise on the product and therapy area as well as the ability to drive proactive strategic planning.
• Engages across the ecosystem, including R&D, Evidence Generation, Global Product Strategy, and country teams to support identification and prioritization of evidence generation needs.
• Review GSK-sponsored and investigator-sponsored study (ISS) proposals to assess their strategic alignment and scientific merit.
• Leads the creation and implementation of an integrated external medical communications plan which is optimized to deliver external impact and considers all channels (including publications and congresses) and key market needs.
• Develop and communicate the strategic publications plan in collaboration with the Publications Lead and other stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• MD/MBBS/PharmD or PhD in clinical / scientific discipline related to Therapy Area or disease.
• Considerable experience in Medical Affairs including roles in LOCs and supporting pre/peri launch phases of assets.
• Proven Medical Affairs experience in respiratory disease areas, specifically COPD and/or asthma, within a pharma or biopharma environment.
• 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 while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Outstanding listening, communication & collaborative team working and leadership skills.
• Evidence of alignment to GSK Values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical or scientific experience in the specific Therapy Area or disease.
• Robust understanding of internal and external codes of practice and regulations (certification where applicable).
• Demonstrated matrix leadership in previous roles with ability to build strong networks, manage complexity and cultural diversity.
• 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.