Medical Affairs Lead (Oncology)

GSK; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in Malaysia seeks an experienced Medical Affairs Lead (Oncology) to shape the scientific strategy across solid tumours and haematology. You will lead launch readiness, collaborate with external partners, and drive evidence generation to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, oncology expertise, and governance across medical, regulatory, and commercial teams. You will mentor the Medical Affairs team and influence cross-functional decisions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences (MBBS/MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent).
• 5+ years in Medical Affairs with oncology experience preferred.
• Strong background in solid tumours or haematology oncology.
• Proven launch readiness, stakeholder engagement, and scientific strategy.
• Experience with biomarker/diagnostics initiatives or early access programs valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead oncology medical strategy across the Malaysia portfolio, aligning with patient needs and global strategy.
• Drive launch readiness by shaping scientific narratives and addressing unmet needs.
• Advance precision medicine through biomarker and companion diagnostic initiatives.
• Oversee early access and evidence generation with governance and compliance.
• Build trusted partnerships with key opinion leaders and healthcare institutions.
• Act as senior medical advisor influencing cross-functional decisions.
• Ensure compliance with GSK policies and local regulations.
• Develop and coach the Medical Affairs team.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Digital fluency

Enterprise thinking

External stakeholder management

High impact communication

Launch excellence

Leadership and influencing

Ethics & governance

Education

MBBS/MD/PhD or equivalent in medicine/pharmacy/life sciences

Job description

Make a difference in oncology care—where science meets patient impact At GSK, we are united by a shared ambition: to get ahead of disease together. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Medical Affairs Lead (Oncology) to lead our oncology medical strategy in Malaysia across solid tumours and haematology. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping scientific strategy, driving launch readiness, and strengthening external partnerships to improve patient outcomes.

Your Impact

• Lead oncology medical strategy across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with patient needs, healthcare priorities, and global strategy
• Drive launch excellence by shaping scientific narratives, identifying unmet needs, and integrating patient journey insights
• Advance precision medicine through biomarker and companion diagnostic initiatives
• Oversee early access & evidence generation, ensuring compliance and strong scientific governance
• Build trusted partnerships with key opinion leaders, academia, and healthcare institutions
• Act as a senior medical advisor, influencing cross-functional decisions across medical, regulatory, and commercial teams
• Ensure compliance & scientific integrity, adhering to GSK policies, industry codes, and local regulations
• Develop talent, coaching and leading Medical Affairs team members

Why this role matters

Why this role matters, you will play a pivotal role in bringing innovative oncology therapies to patients in Malaysia, strengthening access, improving diagnostic pathways, and ensuring evidence-based decision-making across the healthcare ecosystem.

About You

We are looking for a leader who combines strong scientific expertise with strategic thinking:

• Advanced degree in medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences (MBBS/MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent)
• ~5+ years’ experience in Medical Affairs, oncology is preferred
• Strong background in solid tumours and/or haematology oncology
• Proven experience in launch readiness, stakeholder engagement, and scientific strategy
• Experience in biomarker/diagnostics initiatives or early access programs is highly valued
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills
• High ethical standards with strong understanding of compliance and governance
• Skills Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Launch Excellence

Why 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. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail]. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels. We are 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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. 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. Find out more on our career site.

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