Global Marketing Director, Oncology

GlaxoSmithKline; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Global Marketing Director to drive the first indication launch in Small Cell Lung Cancer for an antibody-drug conjugate asset. You will lead global marketing strategy across regions, manage launch readiness, and guide lifecycle growth with cross-functional teams in a hybrid on-site role.

The role requires 8+ years in pharma/biotech marketing, strong leadership, and a record of data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech marketing experience.
• 3+ years leading brand strategy and cross-functional launch planning.
• Experience managing agencies, vendors and external partners.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence in a matrix environment.
• Proven track record using data and KPIs to drive commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, evidence-based marketing plans aligning global priorities with regional needs.
• Ensure compliant execution of promotional materials and external engagement with legal/compliance.
• Translate clinical and real-world evidence into compelling value propositions for HCPs and stakeholders.
• Lead budget planning, forecasting and resource allocation to maximize ROI.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with global and regional leadership.
• Represent the brand at key scientific and commercial meetings to capture insights.
• Support tumor-focused commercialization leads in development of launch and lifecycle plans.

Skills

Brand strategy

Launch planning

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Agency management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or related field

MBA or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Business Introduction

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.

Position Summary

There is an opportunity for a Global Marketing Director to help drive the first indication launch in Small Cell Lung Cancer for an antibody drug conjugate asset, paving the way to success for a medicine with enormous potential for both GSK and patients across Solid Tumors. You will lead global marketing strategy for a major therapy area(s), working across regions, global teams, medical colleagues, market access, commercial operations, and external partners. You will shape go-to-market plans, drive launch readiness, and guide lifecycle growth. We value clear thinkers who listen and move with purpose. This role offers visible impact, strong career growth, and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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

• Create clear, evidence-based marketing plans that align global priorities with regional needs under accelerated timelines.
• Ensure compliant execution of promotional materials and external engagement in partnership with legal and compliance.
• Translate clinical and real-world evidence into compelling value propositions for healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Lead budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation to maximize return on investment.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with global and regional leadership to drive alignment.
• Represent the brand externally at key scientific and commercial meetings to capture insights and build credibility.
• Support tumour commercialization lead(s) in development of launch and brand plan(s).

Why You?

Work arrangement: Hybrid role with regular on-site presence expected. Specific days per week will be agreed with hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or related field.
• 8 + years of pharmaceutical or biotech marketing experience.
• 3 + years of experience leading brand strategy and cross-functional launch planning.
• Experience managing agencies, vendors, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence in a matrix environment.
• Proven track record using data and KPIs to drive commercial decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD or equivalent.
• Experience in oncology or another specialty medicine area.
• Experience leading a product launch or major lifecycle strategy.
• Strong omnichannel and digital marketing experience.
• Experience working across global and regional markets.
• Demonstrated financial acumen managing significant budgets and performance targets.

Inclusion and culture

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We seek people who bring curiosity, respect, and a commitment to better healthcare. If you want to shape global marketing strategy, develop teams, and make a measurable difference for patients, we encourage you to apply.

Skills

Data to Insights, Digital Fluency, Marketing Campaign Planning, Marketing Measurement, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Omnichannel Marketing, Scientific Literacy

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.

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