Launch Lead, Specialty Care

GlaxoSmithKline; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in Finland seeks a Launch Lead to oversee the end-to-end launch and early in-market execution of a respiratory therapy. You will localise global strategy, coordinate access, medical, commercial activities and ensure launch readiness with a focus on performance and patient access.

This role requires strong leadership, matrix collaboration and a deep understanding of the Finnish HTA and payer landscape, with hybrid work options and competitive rewards.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject.
• Experience in biopharma, with pulmonology, specialty or oncology product launches.
• Experience with Market access / payer environment (Nordics/Finland preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead Finland launch excellence: own and deliver the integrated launch plan across pre-launch, launch and early in-market phases.
• Localise global strategy for Finland: translate global positioning and evidence into a Finland-specific launch strategy.
• Drive market access and reimbursement readiness: support pricing, reimbursement and HTA preparation for timely patient access.
• Lead cross-functional execution: align Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply and Compliance teams around one plan.
• Build customer engagement and commercial readiness: shape HCP, payer and account engagement and ensure sales force readiness and training.
• Track performance and ensure operational excellence: monitor KPIs and coordinate forecasting and supply readiness.

Skills

Data to Insights

Digital Fluency

Marketing Campaign Planning

Marketing Measurement

Marketing Strategy Implementation

Omnichannel Marketing

Scientific Literacy

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

We are looking for a Launch Lead to join our Specialty Care team in Finland. As the successful candidate you will lead the end-to-end launch and early in-market execution of a therapy in our respiratory portfolio, ensuring best-in-class launch readiness, rapid market access, and strong early adoption.The role is accountable for translating global strategy into a Finland-specific, integrated launch plan, coordinating all cross-functional activities, and ensuring execution excellence across access, medical engagement, commercial activation, and operations.We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare, wellbeing programmes, and pension plan membership.We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSKIn this role you willLead Finland launch excellence: Own and deliver the integrated launch plan across pre-launch, launch and early in-market phases, ensuring clear milestones, governance, risk management and timely escalation.Localise global strategy for Finland: Translate global positioning, messaging and evidence into a Finland-specific launch strategy aligned with local payer, HCP and patient needs.Drive market access and reimbursement readiness: Partner with Market Access and Medical teams to support pricing, reimbursement and HTA preparation, enabling timely and effective patient access.Lead cross-functional execution: Align Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply and Compliance teams around one coordinated launch plan, driving accountability and execution discipline.Build customer engagement and commercial readiness: Use local insights to shape HCP, payer and account engagement, while ensuring sales force readiness, materials, segmentation, omnichannel planning and training are in place ahead of launch.Track performance and ensure operational excellence: Monitor launch KPIs, optimise performance, coordinate forecasting and supply readiness, and ensure all activities meet GSK policies, local regulations and quality standards.Why you?Basic Qualifications & Skills:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:Degree (or equivalent) in relevant subjectExtensive experience working in biopharma, with strong experience in, pulmonology, specialty or oncology product launchesExperience working in brand management / new product introductionExperience with Market access / payer environment (preferably Nordics/Finland)Strong execution focus, with structured project managementDemonstrated matrix leadership and stakeholder influenceUnderstanding of Finnish healthcare system and HTA/reimbursement processesAbility to translate clinical data into clear value propositionsFluent in written and spoken EnglishPreferred Qualifications & Skills:Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:Previous experience in respiratory product launch management, with strong commercial and financial acumen, including forecasting, prioritisation and decision-making in a launch environment.High standards of compliance, quality and integrity, with the ability to adapt to evolving data, priorities and market conditions.Strong leadership behaviours, including driving delivery, collaborating and influencing across functions without formal authority, and focusing on actions that improve access and patient impact.Fluent in spoken and written FinnishClosing Date for Applications – 23rd August 2026 (COB)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.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 .SkillsData to Insights, Digital Fluency, Marketing Campaign Planning, Marketing Measurement, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Omnichannel Marketing, Scientific LiteracyFinnish Salary Range: EUR 67,425 to EUR 112,375The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.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. 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