Global Medical Director, Oncology

GSK; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in the United States is seeking a senior medical professional to lead global medical activities for oncology assets. You will shape evidence generation, guide external scientific engagement and translate insights into patient impact, with a focus on collaboration and practical leadership.

The role is hybrid in the United States, requiring travel to collaborate with research, commercial, clinical operations and local medical teams to drive medical strategy and governance across global studies.

Qualifications

• MD, PharmD, or PhD with relevant clinical or scientific experience in oncology.
• 5+ years' experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or related roles in Oncology.
• Demonstrated experience leading global medical strategies and evidence generation plans.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and operational experience with global studies.
• Experience engaging external experts, advisory boards, and congress planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and proven ability to present complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the global medical affairs plan and the integrated evidence plan for oncology assets.
• Drive above-country medical activities such as advisory boards, congress strategy, symposia, and scientific education.
• Own scientific engagement with external experts, patients, payers and regulators to gather insights and shape strategy.
• Partner with research and development to design and prioritize global and supportive clinical studies, including review of investigator-initiated proposals.
• Support brand and launch planning by providing medical input to local operating companies and commercial teams.
• Provide medical governance and review scientific materials to ensure accuracy, compliance and clear communication.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Digital Fluency

Enterprise Thinking

Launch Excellence

Patient Impact

Education

MD, PharmD, or PhD

Job description

Position Summary

You will lead global medical activities for one or more oncology assets and work closely with research, commercial, clinical operations, and local medical teams. You will shape evidence generation, guide external scientific engagement, and help translate clinical insights into patient impact. We value collaboration, clear scientific judgement, practical leadership, and a focus on improving patient outcomes. This role offers growth, meaningful impact, and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

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

• Lead development and delivery of the global medical affairs plan and the integrated evidence plan for oncology assets.
• Drive above-country medical activities such as advisory boards, congress strategy, symposia, and scientific education.
• Own scientific engagement with external experts, patients, payers and regulators to gather insights and shape strategy.
• Partner with research and development to design and prioritize global and supportive clinical studies, including review of investigator-initiated proposals.
• Support brand and launch planning by providing medical input to local operating companies and commercial teams.
• Provide medical governance and review scientific materials to ensure accuracy, compliance and clear communication.

Why You?

We are seeking people who bring scientific credibility, practical leadership and a collaborative mindset. You will join a global team and have a direct line of influence on evidence generation and medical strategy for oncology.

The role is based in the United Statesand is hybrid, with a mix of remote and on-site work expected. Travel will be required to meet with colleagues, partners and external experts.

Basic Qualifications:

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

• MD, PharmD, or PhD with relevant clinical or scientific experience in oncology.
• 5+ years' experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or related roles in Oncology.
• Demonstrated experience leading global medical strategies and evidence generation plans.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and operational experience with global studies.
• Experience engaging external experts, advisory boards, and congress planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and proven ability to present complex data clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Deep disease knowledge in lung oncology.
• Experience with expanded access programs or post-approval study requirements.
• Prior experience working across time zones and in a matrix global organization.
• Familiarity with promotional review processes and medical governance standards.
• Track record of publications, abstracts or congress leadership.
• Experience mentoring and developing early-career medical colleagues.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership, Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, Launch Excellence, Patient Impact

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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