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Employment type Full-Time

Req#: 422170
Director Medical Strategy and Operations (m/f/d)

Location – Munich, Germany

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a world leading research-based company that combines both individual talent and technical resources to create a platform for the delivery of strong growth in a rapidly changing healthcare market. Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

We are recruiting for a medical strategy and operations director who will be the chief of staff for the country medical director (CMD) and the medical leadership team (MLT). They ensure the operational excellence & strategic development of the medical organisation in Germany. The role is responsible for coordination of core projects, medical governance, process improvements and the close collaboration between the medical & commercial organisation.

In this role you will

• Lead the medical strategy and operations team, providing direction, support, and development opportunities to team members.
• Facilitate and foster improvement of cross-departmental business processes and implementation of digital solutions.
• Responsible for the implementation of governance, risk, and management monitoring framework and regulations, ensure functioning Medical Governance, Risk, and Quality Management System within the LOC Medical Department to uphold the highest quality standards.
• Drive digitalization of medical organization incl. AI and Omnichannel projects
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CMD, providing insights and recommendations on key decisions.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure alignment with the department's strategic goals
• Coordinate and lead special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CMD
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CMD to ensure effective collaboration and partnership.
• Monitor and follow up on action items for the medical leadership team and commitments to ensure timely completion.
• Responsible for reporting and proactive performance management including delivery of regular performance review meetings (local/regional).
• Responsible for medical excellence execution.
• Responsible person for all local medical archiving topics including management of external archive.

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

• Advanced biomedical and/or medical degree.
• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including managing diverse projects and cross-functional collaboration within Medical and other departments at global, regional, and local levels.
• Must have experience/exposure in medical excellence and/or compliance/governance.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Strong networking abilities.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Prior experience in communication with senior leaders.
• Effective team player.
• Previous experience with local, regional, and global processes and policies, as well as developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong financial acumen.
• Fluency in both German and English.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 4th June 2025 (EOD)

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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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