Director of Medical Affairs, Hematology Asset Lead

Are you interested in a highly visible medical affairs role that allows you to design training and program content that educates and shapes awareness of our medicines? If so, this Medical Affairs Director role could be an ideal opportunity to explore.

As an Office Based Medical Affairs Director, you will be responsible for ensuring that all Medical Affairs (MA) physicians and scientists develop deep medical expertise on GSK medicines, and all related relevant topics including but not limited to the diseases for which they treat or prevent, the competitive landscape, the payer / provider environment, and emerging data.

Job Purpose :

The Director of Medical Affairs,Haematologyasset lead is a leadership role within the Medical division that reports directly to the Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Japan and being part of the Oncology Medical Affairs Leadership Team, this position requires expertise in medical strategy and oversight of haematology asset and team.

You will beaccountable for overseeing Haematology launch product and potential future Haematology products / indication expansions.

The incumbent will be required to work closely with the Global / regionaloncology haematology teams, Japan MSL leaders, broader medical affairs leadership teams, cross functional matrix partnersincluding Japan Development to ensure that the Haematology medical team have the highest quality capabilities and expertise.

The effective development and implementation of the medical strategies contributes to the overall enterprise plan to ensure the optimal launch of new products and appropriate optimal patient use of currently available GSK Medicines through :

Excellence in Medical Engagement with key oncology external experts

Ensuring insights are gathered and analysedin a timely manner, with robust communication and

action plans with relevant stakeholders

Robust integrated evidence planning in close collaboration with development and Health

outcomes partners

Collaboration and cross-functional working with Commercial Leadership Team Partners

marketing, sales, reimbursement), Japan Regulatory and Development, and global partners

Key Responsibilities :

Provide oversight and strategic guidance to the Medicalleadersaccountable for the development, implementation and monitoring of the hematology in oncology Medical strategic plans which includes development of focused External Engagement Plans and analysis of Medical voice of the customer

Support and mentor the Medicalleadersin driving excellence in external expert engagement skills, to include Congresses and stand-alone meetings, Medical Education, Advisory Boards, Scientific communications and publications, Digital solutions

Offer high-level expertise and insightson theJapan external hematology / oncology environment, GSK products, and competitor products

Facilitate effective collaboration with Clinical Development teams and the Global teams to ensure insights are communicated in a timely way and that clinical trial plans, evidence planning, data gathering, and generation are consistent and aligned to optimize brand strategies.

Provide strategic support in working closely with Japan development and Regulatory to contribute to timely filing of regulatory submissions, to develop robust EE engagement plan and to develop optimal launch strategies for oncology assets

Oversee and provide strategic directionin the management of GSK supported, collaborative and investigator sponsored studies

Guide the Medicalleaders in collaborating and work cross-functionally with Commercial Leadership Team Partners (marketing, sales, reimbursement) to identify customer and patient needs, and develop innovative strategies and solutions that contribute to the optimal launch of new products and appropriate optimal patient use of already launched GSK medicines. Input into commercial strategy and marketing plans, providing technical accuracy, fair and balanced information and conformance with prevailing legislation, regulations and internal SOP’s.

Leadership :

Oversee and provide strategic direction to the senior leaderparticipating within the Medical Division

Guide and support the senior leader in providing leadership for the establishment and effective functioning of Medical Therapeutic Matrix teams, ensuring optimal transference of knowledge and skills across the medical division

Embed strategic mindset as well as a value creation culture and process at medical affairs organization

Contribute a robust knowledge of disease area, governance and GSK policies - identifying and assisting in management of issues regarding compliance with governance and risk management practices

Basic Qualifications

Strategic capability

Business accumen

People and relationship management

Leadership

Experience

Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry with specific experience leading a team with progressively more senior positions and responsibility.

Leadership & People Management : Experience leading manager(s), with a focus on team development, evaluation, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment.

Change Management : Proven ability to plan, execute, and lead organizational change while engaging stakeholders and ensuring business continuity.

Experience in Medical Affairs

Experience and understanding of the drug development, regulatory and commercialization process, including clinical trial development, is critical to the role.

Experience with medical governance processes

Experience in change management and restructuring, building capabilities

Education / certification / Language

Masters, Pharm D. or PhD

Fluent in both English and Japanese

PreferredQualifications

Skill

Organization building

Experience

10+ years of experience in life science, Pharmaceutical, Medical or equivalent

Oncology and / or Hematology experience clinically (preferred) or within pharmaceutical industry

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory / immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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