Job description
Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, GSK HQ, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Massachusetts - Waltham
Posted Date: Mar 9 2026

GSK is seeking a highly skilled Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development, for GSK's Hepatology group to provide clinical and scientific leadership for potential new, established and emerging indications for assets in clinical development with a strong focus on steatotic liver disease (SLD), including alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). You will work with project teams to plan and ensure delivery of clinical research and development activities and establish efficient collaboration throughout all stages of development. You will report to the Senior Director/Clinical Development Lead for an asset in the SLD therapeutic area. This role is pivotal in driving GSK’s mission to deliver transformative medicines to patients, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will not only deliver results but also inspire and empower teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.

About RIIRU:

The Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation Research Unit (RIIRU) was formed in 2024 to identify and advance novel molecular targets with genetic associations to disease based on the foundational observation that targets with human genetic evidence supporting their causal role in the intended indication improves clinical success by two-fold. The remit of RIIRU is to identify novel targets based on human genetics, develop assets for clinical studies, and perform trials through to submission for approvals. This goal is enabled through strategic external (e.g., Flagship Pioneering, Vesalius, Muna Therapeutics and others) and GSK-internal partnerships (Research Technologies).  

PLEASE NOTE: This career opportunity requires an on-site office presence (minimum of two days a week) at one of GSK’s US (PA or MA) or UK (Stevenage or London HQ) sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the clinical development strategy for a drug or program.

• Ensure execution of clinical development plans (CDP) for product(s) and/or indication(s) and provide strategic oversight and management of clinical trials.
• Lead clinical development activities from a therapeutic area and clinical trial perspective, including:
  • Provide clinical and medical oversight of ongoing clinical trials
  • Lead clinical trials and asset-level activities in a matrix team structure
• Identify and highlight transformational opportunities where projects can offer highly significant benefit to patients.
• Contribute to development of the Integrated Evidence Strategy (IES). Integrate scientific rationale, regulatory requirements, product development plans, and commercial goals to optimize asset indications and trials.
• Contribute to clinical development discussions and teams at global regulatory interactions. Draft clinical components of global regulatory submissions/files (e.g., IND, NDA, BLA, MAA), including briefing documents, presentations, and responses to regulatory questions.
• Promote innovative methodologies and processes including digital tools, encouraging others to think differently and adopt new ways of working.
• Stay abreast of advancements in therapeutic area research, clinical trial methodologies, competitive environment, and regulatory space to maintain GSK’s competitive edge.

#LI-GSK

Basic Qualifications:

• Medical degree and clinical medical specialty training board qualification/registration in Internal Medicine or Primary Medical.  
• Experience in the global pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry in the field of Hepatology.
• Experience in clinical research and drug development, with a focus on SLD, including ALD and MASH.
• Experience in late-stage Hepatology drug development, including Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trial design, initiation, execution, and closure.
• Experience in medical monitoring activities and oversight.
• Experience in leading regulatory submissions and managing global clinical trials.
• Experience with ICH and GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Matrix team experience within a clinical development setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical degree and clinical medical specialty training board qualification/registration in Hepatology/Gastroenterology, Endocrinology or Nephrology.
• Thorough understanding of SLD, including ALD and MASH, the underlying biology and potential therapeutic targets.
• Solid understanding of needs and priorities of regulators, payers and prescribers in relevant global market(s).
• Track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking. Anticipate potential challenges, develop strategic approaches, and effectively communicate uncertainty to stakeholders while guiding teams through unclear circumstances.
• Have an enterprise mindset by identifying opportunities for synergy across the organization.
• Ability to use strategic thinking to analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate complex data and information. Anticipate obstacles and identify innovative solutions to ensure timely delivery of evidence that supports regulatory approvals and patient benefit.
• Navigate ambiguity by anticipating regulatory challenges and proactively addressing issues.
• Experience of clinical research methodology and principles of biostatistics to facilitate innovative and efficient designs of clinical trials and clinical development plans with clear data-driven decision rules.

• If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $284,625 to $474,375.

The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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 we’re 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.

If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

Job description
Site Name: Upper Merion, Barnard Castle, Cambridge MA
Posted Date: Jan 26 2026

Senior Director, Biologics Platform Technologies Head

Are you ready to lead innovation in biologics manufacturing and play a pivotal role in advancing transformative medicines? At GSK, we’re committed to delivering science-led solutions that positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Join us to revolutionize how we tackle disease and redefine the future of healthcare.

About the Role

As the Senior Director, Biologics Platform Technologies Head, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to industrialize cutting-edge biologics technologies, ensuring that our manufacturing processes are compliant, cost-efficient, and state-of-the-art. You’ll lead a team of experts, collaborate across geographies, and drive innovation in biologics manufacturing platforms to support GSK’s evolving product portfolio.

This is more than a leadership position – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of biologics manufacturing, leveraging digital solutions, process modeling, and continuous improvement strategies to ensure GSK remains ahead of disease.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Lead technology transfers, define and implement biologics platform strategies, and drive lifecycle improvements for our biologics portfolio.
• Innovation & Industrialization: Develop and industrialize new biologics platforms, utilizing digital tools and modeling to optimize processes and performance.
• Team Building: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of biologics SMEs, fostering capability growth across global manufacturing sites.
• Problem Solving: Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and resolve challenges related to biologics technology platforms.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Site MSAT teams, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Performance Management: Establish and lead initiatives to improve product robustness, manufacturing performance, and subject matter expertise across the network.

Why You?

You’re an experienced leader with deep expertise in biologics manufacturing, a sharp strategic mindset, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. You thrive in dynamic environments, can navigate complex technical challenges, and have a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering results.

Basic Qualifications

We’re looking for professionals with:

• Advanced scientific qualifications (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in chemical engineering, pharmacy, biochemistry, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience, including leading technical teams across multiple geographies.
• Expertise in biologics manufacturing platforms, technical transfers, process improvement, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of digital solutions and their application in biologics manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following will give you an edge:

• Experience leading platform technology teams or manufacturing groups.
• Ability to navigate complex global environments and work collaboratively across functions.
• Creativity in problem-solving, with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Closing Date for Applications – 30th July 2025

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 the ‘cover letter’ of 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.
 

We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale, producing over 2.3 billion packs of medicines and doses of vaccines in 2023. 

We continue to modernise, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst continuing to deliver across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

• If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $0 to $0.

• If you are based in another US location, the annual base salary range is $0 to $0.

The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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 we’re 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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at HR.AmericasSC-CS@gsk.com where you can also request a call.

Please note should your inquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

Job description
Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, UK – London – New Oxford Street, USA - Massachusetts - Waltham
Posted Date: Mar 9 2026

GSK is seeking a highly skilled Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development, Respiratory to provide clinical and scientific leadership for potential new, established and emerging indications for assets in clinical development with a strong focus on Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) including Idiopathic pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) and autoimmune associated ILDs including connective tissue disease Associated ILD (CTD-ILD). You will work with project teams to plan and ensure delivery of clinical research and development activities and establish efficient collaboration throughout all stages of development. You will report to the Vice President, Clinical Research Head in Respiratory. This role is pivotal in driving GSK’s mission to deliver transformative medicines to patients, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will not only deliver results but also inspire and empower teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.

About RIIRU:

The Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation Research Unit (RIIRU) was formed in 2024 to identify and advance novel molecular targets with genetic associations to disease based on the foundational observation that targets with human genetic evidence supporting their causal role in the intended indication improves clinical success by two-fold. The remit of RIIRU is to identify novel targets based on human genetics, develop assets for clinical studies, and perform trials through to submission for approvals. This goal is enabled through strategic external (e.g., Flagship Pioneering, Vesalius, Muna Therapeutics and others) and GSK-internal partnerships (Research Technologies).  

• Go Behind the Science with our new article featuring Dr Kaivan Khavandi, as he talks about the importance of our respiratory innovation for COPD patients
• Read more from Tony Wood as he explains the importance of prevention in respiratory care
• Read our curtain raiser press release summarizing our key data

PLEASE NOTE: This career opportunity requires an on-site office presence (minimum of two days a week) in one of GSK’s US (PA or MA) or UK (London - New Oxford Street or Stevenage) sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the clinical development strategy from a drug or program including accountability for the clinical components of the Target Medicine Profile (TMP) and leadership of the clinical matrix team (CMT). Ensure cohesive and comprehensive clinical development plans (CDP) for product(s) and/or indication(s) and provide strategic oversight and management of clinical trials. Identify and highlight transformational opportunities where projects can offer highly significant benefit to patients.
• Contribute to development of the Integrated Evidence Strategy (IES), including oversight of the CDP and its component clinical trials. Integrate scientific rationale, regulatory requirements, product development plans, and commercial goals to optimize asset indications and programs.
• Drive clinical development timelines for complex assets with clear decision points, risk/cost analyses, and Go/No Go criteria. Lead probability of technical success PTRS evaluations and assess study/project risk-benefit, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Foster collaboration with Commercial, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and Statistics teams. Act as the clinical point of contact for senior management, matrix teams, and external stakeholders, including regulators, payors, CROs, consultants, and investigators.
• Lead clinical development discussions and teams at global regulatory interactions. Draft clinical components of global regulatory submissions/files (e.g., IND, NDA, BLA, MAA), including briefing documents, presentations, and responses to regulatory questions.
• Manage technical and leadership development of Clinical Development staff via direct line management, mentoring and coaching across the organisation.
• Drive strategic initiatives, business development activities, and organizational initiatives in Clinical Development. Promote innovative methodologies and processes including digital tools, encouraging others to think differently and adopt new ways of working.
• Stay abreast of advancements in therapeutic area research, clinical trial methodologies, competitive environment, and regulatory space to maintain GSK’s competitive edge.

#LI-GSK

Basic Qualifications:

• Medical degree and clinical medical specialty training board qualification/registration.
• Experience in the global pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry in the field of Interstitial Lung Diseases.
• Experience in Idiopathic pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) and autoimmune associated ILDs including connective tissue disease Associated ILD (CTD-ILD).
• Experience in clinical research and drug development, with a focus on Interstitial Lung Diseases.
• Experience in late-stage Lung Disease drug development, including Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trial design, initiation, execution, and closure.
• Experience in leading NDA, BLA, or MAA submissions and managing global clinical trials.
• Experience of clinical research methodology and principles of biostatistics to facilitate innovative and efficient designs of clinical trials and clinical development plans with clear data-driven decision rules.
• Line-management experience overseeing medical directors and/or clinical scientists as well as leading matrix teams within a clinical development setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical degree and clinical medical specialty training board qualification/registration in Pulmonary Medicine/Pulmonary & Critical Care.
• Thorough understanding of respiratory diseases, underlying biology and potential therapeutic targets.
• Robust knowledge of ICH and GCP guidelines, regulatory and reimbursement data requirements
• Solid understanding of needs and priorities of regulators, payers and prescribers in relevant global market(s).
• Track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking. Anticipate potential challenges, develop strategic approaches, and effectively communicate uncertainty to stakeholders while guiding teams through unclear circumstances.
• Have an enterprise mindset by identifying opportunities for synergy across the organization.
• Ability to use strategic thinking to analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate complex data and information. Anticipate obstacles and identify innovative solutions to ensure timely delivery of evidence that supports regulatory approvals and patient benefit.
• Navigate ambiguity by anticipating regulatory challenges and proactively addressing issues.

• If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $284,625 to $474,375.

The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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 we’re 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.

If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

Job description
Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, UK – London – New Oxford Street, USA - Massachusetts - Waltham
Posted Date: Mar 9 2026

GSK is seeking a highly skilled Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development, Respiratory to provide clinical and scientific leadership for potential new, established and emerging indications for assets in clinical development with a strong focus on Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) including Idiopathic pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) and autoimmune associated ILDs including connective tissue disease Associated ILD (CTD-ILD). You will work with project teams to plan and ensure delivery of clinical research and development activities and establish efficient collaboration throughout all stages of development. You will report to the Vice President, Clinical Research Head in Respiratory. This role is pivotal in driving GSK’s mission to deliver transformative medicines to patients, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will not only deliver results but also inspire and empower teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.

About RIIRU:

The Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation Research Unit (RIIRU) was formed in 2024 to identify and advance novel molecular targets with genetic associations to disease based on the foundational observation that targets with human genetic evidence supporting their causal role in the intended indication improves clinical success by two-fold. The remit of RIIRU is to identify novel targets based on human genetics, develop assets for clinical studies, and perform trials through to submission for approvals. This goal is enabled through strategic external (e.g., Flagship Pioneering, Vesalius, Muna Therapeutics and others) and GSK-internal partnerships (Research Technologies).  

• Go Behind the Science with our new article featuring Dr Kaivan Khavandi, as he talks about the importance of our respiratory innovation for COPD patients
• Read more from Tony Wood as he explains the importance of prevention in respiratory care
• Read our curtain raiser press release summarizing our key data

PLEASE NOTE: This career opportunity requires an on-site office presence (minimum of two days a week) in one of GSK’s US (PA or MA) or UK (London - New Oxford Street or Stevenage) sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the clinical development strategy from a drug or program including accountability for the clinical components of the Target Medicine Profile (TMP) and leadership of the clinical matrix team (CMT). Ensure cohesive and comprehensive clinical development plans (CDP) for product(s) and/or indication(s) and provide strategic oversight and management of clinical trials. Identify and highlight transformational opportunities where projects can offer highly significant benefit to patients.
• Contribute to development of the Integrated Evidence Strategy (IES), including oversight of the CDP and its component clinical trials. Integrate scientific rationale, regulatory requirements, product development plans, and commercial goals to optimize asset indications and programs.
• Drive clinical development timelines for complex assets with clear decision points, risk/cost analyses, and Go/No Go criteria. Lead probability of technical success PTRS evaluations and assess study/project risk-benefit, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Foster collaboration with Commercial, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and Statistics teams. Act as the clinical point of contact for senior management, matrix teams, and external stakeholders, including regulators, payors, CROs, consultants, and investigators.
• Lead clinical development discussions and teams at global regulatory interactions. Draft clinical components of global regulatory submissions/files (e.g., IND, NDA, BLA, MAA), including briefing documents, presentations, and responses to regulatory questions.
• Manage technical and leadership development of Clinical Development staff via direct line management, mentoring and coaching across the organisation.
• Drive strategic initiatives, business development activities, and organizational initiatives in Clinical Development. Promote innovative methodologies and processes including digital tools, encouraging others to think differently and adopt new ways of working.
• Stay abreast of advancements in therapeutic area research, clinical trial methodologies, competitive environment, and regulatory space to maintain GSK’s competitive edge.

#LI-GSK

Basic Qualifications:

• Medical degree and clinical medical specialty training board qualification/registration.
• Experience in the global pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry in the field of Interstitial Lung Diseases.
• Experience in Idiopathic pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) and autoimmune associated ILDs including connective tissue disease Associated ILD (CTD-ILD).
• Experience in clinical research and drug development, with a focus on Interstitial Lung Diseases.
• Experience in late-stage Lung Disease drug development, including Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trial design, initiation, execution, and closure.
• Experience in leading NDA, BLA, or MAA submissions and managing global clinical trials.
• Experience of clinical research methodology and principles of biostatistics to facilitate innovative and efficient designs of clinical trials and clinical development plans with clear data-driven decision rules.
• Line-management experience overseeing medical directors and/or clinical scientists as well as leading matrix teams within a clinical development setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical degree and clinical medical specialty training board qualification/registration in Pulmonary Medicine/Pulmonary & Critical Care.
• Thorough understanding of respiratory diseases, underlying biology and potential therapeutic targets.
• Robust knowledge of ICH and GCP guidelines, regulatory and reimbursement data requirements
• Solid understanding of needs and priorities of regulators, payers and prescribers in relevant global market(s).
• Track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking. Anticipate potential challenges, develop strategic approaches, and effectively communicate uncertainty to stakeholders while guiding teams through unclear circumstances.
• Have an enterprise mindset by identifying opportunities for synergy across the organization.
• Ability to use strategic thinking to analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate complex data and information. Anticipate obstacles and identify innovative solutions to ensure timely delivery of evidence that supports regulatory approvals and patient benefit.
• Navigate ambiguity by anticipating regulatory challenges and proactively addressing issues.

• If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $284,625 to $474,375.

The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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 we’re 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.

If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

Job description
Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street, Belgium-Wavre, Italy - Siena
Posted Date: Feb 6 2026

Business Introduction
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Find out more:
Our approach to R&D


Position Summary

The Executive Medical Director, Safety Evaluation and Risk Management (SERM) Scientific Excellence is an integral figure within GSK’s Global Safety team, reporting to the Vice President and Head of Vaccines and Infectious Disease Safety. This senior-level role focuses on advancing scientific safety standards and practices, predominantly within Vaccines SERM, but also across other therapeutic areas when needed. You will play role in shaping safety approaches for early-phase and non-pivotal trials, as well as studies involving vulnerable populations.

 

As the study-independent chair of the internal Safety Review Committee (iSRC), you will also ensures the scientifically sound review and interpretation of unblinded safety data, protecting trial participants while maintaining the integrity of clinical trials. .

 

This multifaceted position provides an opportunity to be a pivotal driver in enhancing patient safety during early clinical development phases, setting global standards for safety governance, and cultivating a high-performing culture within GSK. Successful candidates will bring deep expertise in clinical practice, drug safety / pharmacovigilance, and scientific data analysis, combined with leadership capabilities to build cross-functional relationships and drive forward GSK’s mission of delivering innovative healthcare solutions to patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the definition, maintenance, and implementation of standardised and compliant safety approaches for first-in-human, early-phase trials, and studies involving vulnerable populations, while adapting strategies to align with evolving regulatory expectations.
• Serve as the study-independent chair of the internal Safety Review Committee (iSRC), driving scientifically robust reviews and guiding the interpretation of unblinded safety data to ensure participant protection and safeguard trial integrity.
• Collaborate with study teams to establish appropriate safety endpoints, monitoring and surveillance methods, risk mitigation strategies, and plans for the timely analysis of emerging safety signals.
• Guide decision-making processes in critical review bodies such as Data Monitoring Committees and Dose Escalation Committees to ensure the proper escalation and response to safety concerns.
• Oversee the readiness and optimisation of systems for safety data collection, reporting, and analysis throughout clinical trial preparation and execution, enabling proactive signal detection and mitigation.
• Provide leadership in developing scientific capabilities within SERM teams by coaching physicians and scientists, introducing innovative analytical approaches, and fostering continuous learning and improvement.
• Serve as a culture champion for high performance within Global Safety while actively contributing to strategies for the evaluation and management of urgent product safety issues.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor
• Completion of a primary postgraduate clinical training, clinical residency or specialty training.
• Extensive, hands-on safety and pharmacovigilance knowledge and expertise in scientific safety data analysis, interpretation, and evaluation.
• Proficiency in applying frameworks for reviewing unblinded safety data with meticulous attention to study integrity.
• Solid understanding in vaccinology, epidemiology, and biostatistics as applied to clinical safety analysis.

Preferred Qualification

• Proven track record of identifying and addressing capability gaps within teams through the design and execution of formal development programs.
• Exceptional communication skills, enabling clear and impactful presentation of complex scientific data to internal and external audiences alike.
• Leadership experience in developing talent, fostering collaboration, driving change management, and cultivating a high-performing operational culture, especially in cross-functional, global environments.
• Creative problem-solving expertise and sound judgment in critical safety situations while maintaining a strategic and tactical view of organisational goals.

Location and Working Arrangements
- This role can be based in the United Kingdom, Belgium or Italy.
- Hybrid working is supported, with regular on-site collaboration expected to build effective teamwork and stakeholder relationships.

What we offer
You will join a global organisation focused on meaningful patient impact. You will have opportunities to grow your career, lead high-value projects, and work with committed colleagues who share a clear purpose. We encourage an inclusive culture where different perspectives are welcomed and where your work will contribute to getting ahead of disease together.

Ready to make an impact? We would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of patient care.

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 we’re 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.

 

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

 

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

 

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com where you can also request a call.

 

Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a  Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive

 

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

 

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

Job description
Site Name: London The Stanley Building
Posted Date: Feb 20 2026

At GSK we see a world in which advanced applications of machine learning and AI will allow us to develop novel therapies to existing diseases and to quickly respond to emerging or changing diseases with personalized drugs, driving better outcomes at reduced cost with fewer side effects. It is an ambitious vision that will require the development of products and solutions at the cutting edge of machine learning and AI.

We are looking for a Director of AI/ML Engineering to lead a team focused on clinical AI. In this role you will lead a high-performing team of ML Engineers to design, develop, and deploy production-grade AI/ML products that accelerate GSK’s drug development programs. You will be accountable for building end-to-end clinical AI/ML solutions—from problem framing and data strategy, through model development and validation, to deployment and lifecycle management in production environments that support clinical trials and regulatory decision-making.

The AI/ML team is built on the principles of ownership, accountability, continuous development, and collaboration. We hire for the long term, and we're motivated to make this a great place to work. Our leaders will be committed to your career and development from day one.

As a Director of AI/ML Engineering you will:

• Define an AI/ML strategy for clinical development, aligned with program and portfolio objectives.
• Identify high-impact use cases across the clinical pipeline (e.g. patient segmentation using multimodal data, and predictive models for disease progression, treatment response, and clinical outcomes in priority diseases).
• Be a standard bearer for data science and software engineering best practices within the organisation.
• Collaborate with platform teams to ensure robust, secure, and scalable data infrastructure in cloud environments.
• Develop plans to meet requirements, organize a team capable of executing the plans, and lead and track delivery.
• Drive an interview process to enable team growth.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive team environment in which people thrive.
• Operate in a transparent way, communicating clearly and accurately to leadership and the broader organization.
• Develop a high-performing team through coaching, feedback and ensuring opportunities for growth.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

• Graduate studies in Computer Science or Applied Math, undergraduate studies in Computer Science and relevant graduate studies in the life sciences with a focus on AI/ML techniques, or undergraduate studies in Computer Science and equivalent work history. Candidates with graduate studies in CS and biological sciences or equivalent work history will be highly competitive.
• 5+ years of experience applying AI/ML in industry within pharmaceutical, biotech or closely related domains
• 5+ years experience of professional software development practices: code standards, code review, version control, CI/CD, testing, documentation, Agile, with the ability to mentor others in these practices
• 2+ years experience in a technical lead or engineering manager role with direct reports
• Track record as an independent contributor capable of end-to-end development of ML-powered products
• Advanced Python programming skills and a track record of delivering robust software solutions
• Proficiency with standard deep learning algorithms and model architectures
• In depth knowledge in machine learning best practices, scalable training and deployment
• Experience operating in cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Strong product mindset—focus on user needs, adoption, and measurable value
• Strong communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts into language understandable by clinicians, statisticians, and business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Machine Learning
• Peer reviewed publications in major AI conferences
• Experience with foundation models, representation learning, and transfer learning on biomedical data
• Multimodal modelling across structured, unstructured, and imaging data
• Time series modelling

#GSK-LI #GSKAIML

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 we’re 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.

 

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

 

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

 

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com where you can also request a call.

 

Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a  Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive

 

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

 

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

Job description
Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK – London – New Oxford Street, USA - Massachusetts - Boston
Posted Date: Mar 11 2026

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Find out more:
Our approach to R&D

About RIIRU:

The Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation Research Unit (RIIRU) was formed in 2024 to identify and advance novel molecular targets with genetic associations to disease based on the foundational observation that targets with human genetic evidence supporting their causal role in the intended indication improves clinical success by two-fold. The remit of RIIRU is to identify novel targets based on human genetics, develop assets for clinical studies, and perform trials through to submission for approvals. This goal is enabled through strategic external (e.g., Flagship Pioneering, Vesalius, Muna Therapeutics and others) and GSK-internal partnerships (Research Technologies).  

PLEASE NOTE: This career opportunity requires an on-site office presence (minimum of two days a week) at one of GSK’s US (PA or MA) or UK (Stevenage or London HQ) sites.

Position Summary:
A Senior Scientific Director, Clinical Development is sought to provide clinical and scientific leadership for potential new, established and emerging indications for assets in clinical development with a strong focus in respiratory disease. You will work with project teams to plan and ensure delivery of clinical research and development activities and establish efficient collaboration throughout all stages of development. You will report to the Vice President, Clinical Research Head, Respiratory.  This role is pivotal in driving GSK’s mission to deliver transformative medicines to patients, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will not only deliver results but also inspire and empower teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include:

• Lead the clinical development strategy from a drug or program including accountability for the clinical components of the Target Medicine Profile (TMP) and leadership of the clinical matrix team (CMT). Ensure cohesive and comprehensive clinical development plans (CDP) for product(s) and/or indication(s). Identify and highlight transformational opportunities where projects can offer highly significant benefit to patients.
• Contribute to development of the Integrated Evidence Strategy (IES), including oversight of the CDP and its component clinical trials. Integrate scientific rationale, regulatory requirements, product development plans, and commercial goals to optimize asset indications and programs, providing strategic leadership in assuring that clinical study designs are aligned with the IES and CDP.
• Drive ambitious and achievable clinical development timelines, incorporating key decision points, risk and cost analyses, and Go/No Go criteria. Lead and be accountable for the evaluation of the probability of technical success (PTRS) of clinical studies/programs. Assess risk/benefit at the study and/or project level and take action to mitigate risk where appropriate.
• Nurture and maintain relationships with counterparts in Commercial, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and Statistics. Serve as a clinical point of contact for senior management and senior level matrix teams, across the internal matrix and positively interface and influence a broad range of external experts (e.g., regulators, payors, CROs, consultants, investigators).
• Lead clinical development discussions and teams at global regulatory interactions. Make substantial contributions to global regulatory submissions/files (e.g., IND, NDA, BLA, MAA), including briefing documents, presentations, and responses to regulatory questions.
• Manage technical and leadership development of Clinical Development staff via direct line management, mentoring and coaching across the organisation.
• Manage and contribute to the development of strategic initiatives, specific business development activities including due diligence, and organizational initiatives in Clinical Development, championing innovative methodologies and processes including digital tools and technology, encouraging others to think differently and adopt new ways of working.
• Stay abreast of advancements in therapeutic area research, clinical trial methodologies, competitive environment, and regulatory space to maintain GSK’s competitive edge.
• Excel in ambiguous situations by demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking. Anticipate potential challenges, develop strategic approaches, and effectively communicate uncertainty to stakeholders while guiding teams through unclear circumstances.
• Adept at identifying opportunities for synergy and innovation across the organization  and influencing others to adopt an enterprise mindset.
• Use strategic thinking to analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate complex data and information. Anticipate obstacles and identify innovative solutions to ensure timely delivery of evidence that supports regulatory approvals and patient benefit.
• Skilled in understanding individual motivations and tailoring approaches to team members to drive commitment, a strong track record of inspiring and leading others to achieve exceptional results.
• Navigate ambiguity by anticipating regulatory challenges and proactively addressing issues.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Advanced Degree Required: PhD or PharmD
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Respiratory clinical research and development, may include postgrad experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience of contributing to or leading a global clinical development program in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working with global regulatory agencies and managing global clinical trials in respiratory disease

Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• MD preferred but not required
• Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and executing industry sponsored clinical trials. In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ethical guidelines for clinical research.  Demonstrated ability to work independently to design trials to regulatory standards from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated leadership/People Management experience in clinical practice, academia and/or industry, leading line and matrix teams with a reputation of inspiring and motivating high performance
• Experience in setting and executing scientific strategy preferred.
• Experience in translational medicine preferred.
• Experience in leading NDA, BLA, or MAA submissions preferred

 

• If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $242,550 to $404,250.

• If you are based in another US location, the annual base salary range is $220,500 to $367,500.

The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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 we’re 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.

If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

Job description
Site Name: GSK HQ
Posted Date: Feb 17 2026

As an Associate Director, Content Approval for Specialty/Gen Med, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the global promotional and non-promotional content meets the highest standards of quality, scientific accuracy, balance, and compliance. This includes adherence to internal GSK standards and applicable external regulations, including a robust understanding of the ABPI code of practice. This role will involve the fostering of robust relationships and collaborations within a highly matrixed environment which includes but is not limited to Commercial, Legal, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and third-party suppliers at a Global level.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will provide you the opportunity to utilize your expertise in the scientific area, understanding of the internal business strategies, applicable GSK processes/policies, and the external regulations including the ABPI code of practice to ensure global content is compliant, accurate, up-to-date, and fit for purpose for external engagement.  These responsibilities include the following:

• Primary medical reviewer and/or approver who is accountable for the thorough, timely review and approval of Global promotional and non-promotional materials.
• Ensure content is scientifically accurate, meets the scientific rigor (i.e., levels of evidence); is fair-balanced and meets the GSK requirements/standards/processes as well as complies with applicable external regulations (incl. ABPI Code where relevant)
• Maintain deep scientific and therapeutic expertise on assigned products and therapy areas
• Maintain a deep understanding of ABPI Code of practice (as an AQP/Appropriately Qualified Person) and the GSK interpretation/position to ensure consistent application while reviewing and/or approving global medical or commercial content in scope of ABPI.
• Strong understanding of the business strategies/unmet needs to ensure the content is aligned with current medical practices/guidelines, and the content is fit for purpose to the targeted audience. 
• Work alongside various business partners to align, validate, and identify solutions to ensure content is of the highest quality and relevant to the audience
• Provide timely feedback and recommendations for content created and/or reviewed by third-party vendors and escalate when third-party vendors do not meet the quality standards
• Address and/or escalate to appropriate leadership when content may result in a risk to the business
• Stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices to ensure continuous compliance
• Identify issues, themes and/or opportunities for continuous improvement that enhance the quality and compliance of materials and activities
• Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory and legal teams during audits and inspections, providing documentation and insights as needed
• Actively participate in workstreams to develop best practices, ways of working and continuous improvement for promotional and non-promotional content approval process
• Actively contribute and provide input to content creation plans to ensure content deliverables and timelines are realistic and achievable
• Support other GMI&CA team activities (e.g. MI content creation, US medical review), when required and in onboarding new content approval team members.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Master’s/Graduate Degree in Life Sciences or Healthcare
• 4+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience 
• 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience as a reviewer of content used in promotional and non-promotional settings
• Understanding of the typical commercial and medical activities from a global perspective in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., promotion, medical education, external partnerships, advisory boards)
• Strong clinical literature evaluation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Strong understanding of content approval requirements incl. external regulations (e.g. ABPI Code) 
• Strong understanding of international Codes of Practice FDA, IFPMA, EFIPIA, IPHA, ABPI etc.
• Capable to cope with pressure and meet tight timelines
• Experience of working at both global and local country level 
• Experience working with global teams in a matrix environment
• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate appropriately and foster a strong culture of teamwork
• Experience in areas such as Vaccines, Respiratory, Immunology, Hepatology, General Medicines, and Infectious Diseases
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage/prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to accurately evaluate and summarize complex scientific literature, real-world evidence, and other observational research studies for scientific evaluation needs by various customer types
• Ability to clearly communicate complex scientific data in a concise and accurate manner
• Demonstrated customer-focus, problem solving abilities and strong conflict resolution skills

#LI-GSK

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 we’re 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.

 

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

 

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

 

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com where you can also request a call.

 

Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a  Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive

 

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

 

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/