Director - Global Policy & Advocacy - AMR & Sustainable Innovation

GlaxoSmithKline; City Of London; On-site; GBP 162,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Director of Policy and Advocacy to shape the global policy environment for AMR and sustainable innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health policy and advocacy, excellent communication skills, and a track record of influencing policy. This role offers opportunities for career growth and the chance to contribute to global health challenges.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in public policy or global health.
• Experience engaging with WHO or major donor agencies.
• Proven track record of influencing global policy environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of global AMR policy strategy.
• Build relationships with government and industry partners.
• Design targeted advocacy campaigns and policy briefs.

Skills

Policy analysis

Strong written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in public health, health policy, or related discipline

Job description

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street, USA - District of Columbia - Washington Dc

Posted Date: Nov 17 2025

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.

Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

At GSK, we are committed to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as part of our mission to get ahead of disease together. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the global policy environment, forge partnerships, and champion the systemic change needed to ensure that future generations continue to benefit from life‑saving antimicrobials.

Role Purpose

The Director, Policy and Advocacy – AMR & Sustainable Innovation will lead development and implementation of GSK’s global policy and advocacy strategy to advance sustainable models that enable continued R&D investment in and value recognition for a range of biopharma innovations relevant for tackling AMR as well as supporting equitable access for patients worldwide.

This role will shape the external policy environment to ensure that innovative antimicrobials and AMR‑relevant vaccines can be discovered, developed, and delivered sustainably — aligning with GSK’s commitment to responsible business, global health security, and company growth. This role offers career growth, the chance to influence global health policy, and to contribute directly to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of GSK’s global AMR and sustainable innovation policy and advocacy strategy, prioritising financial incentives and models and economic frameworks that support antimicrobial and vaccine R&D as well as access and stewardship globally.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with government ministries, regulators, industry associations, WHO and other multilateral forums, and key NGOs and academic partners.
• Design and deliver targeted advocacy campaigns, policy briefs, and consultation responses that shape policy and funding decisions.
• Develop clear, concise advice and briefing materials for senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to inform strategic decisions and support external policy‑based engagements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including R&D, global commercial and market access and other Communications and Government Affairs teams to align policy positions and deliver on objectives.
• Monitor global policy trends, perform horizon scanning and prepare risk/opportunity assessments to advise Senior Leaders and inform proactive engagement.

Key Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in public health, health policy, international relations, health economics or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in public policy, government affairs, global health or advocacy within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics or public health sectors, with demonstrated work on infectious diseases or AMR.
• Some experience within a commercial organisation is a must.
• Strategic thinker with the capacity to translate insights into actionable advice for the business.
• Policy analysis experience including consultation response drafting and regulatory policy input to support sustainable financing models for R&D and access and stewardship of innovations.
• Proven track record of influencing global policy environments and building partnerships with international organisations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including experience producing policy briefs and managing C‑suite level stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams in a matrix organisation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience engaging with WHO, G20, regional health bodies or major donor agencies.
• Technical understanding of antimicrobial stewardship, diagnostics, surveillance, or new therapeutic development.
• Track record of coalition building and managing consortium‑style partnerships.
• Familiarity with health economics or market‑shaping approaches to improve access.

We seek a strategic and collaborative leader, capable of bridging science, policy, and the commercial business. You should be able to simplify complex evidence into clear asks. You will be comfortable working across cultures and time zones. You should bring sound judgement, a bias for action and a commitment to public health impact. We value curiosity, continuous learning and inclusive working.

Closing Date for Applications: 1 December 2025 (EOD)

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 encourage early applications, as the role may be closed ahead of the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of interest.

The US annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $162,750 to $271,250. 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.

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 on [e-mail] or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.

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