Global Medical Director Respiratory

GlaxoSmithKline; Upper Providence (Delaware County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Global Medical Director, Respiratory to lead medical strategy for a key respiratory asset. You will shape evidence generation, engage external experts, and influence clinical practice to improve patient outcomes globally.

You will collaborate across R&D, Commercial, Market Access and local medical teams to ensure insights translate into actions, driving medical impact at scale.

Qualifications

• MD/MBBS/PharmD or PhD in clinical/scientific discipline related to therapy area.
• Considerable experience in Medical Affairs including LOCs and supporting pre/peri-launch assets.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects, budgets, and interactions.
• Outstanding listening, communication & leadership skills for cross-stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Global Medical Affairs Plans and Integrated Evidence Plans.
• Support the Global Medical Portfolio and Asset Strategy Leads in timely execution of MAPs and IEPs with key stakeholders through GMAT and IET.
• Think globally while understanding local operating company needs and success measures through LOC partnerships.
• Partner across internal/external ecosystem to deliver Medical Plans with external impact on time and budget.
• Leverage insights to inform clinical trial design and development plans for patient impact.
• Develop deep subject matter expertise and drive proactive strategic planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD/MBBS/PhD/PharmD in relevant field

Job description

Global Medical Director Respiratory

At GSK, we are united by our purpose to get ahead of disease together. We're seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking medical leader to join our Global Medical Affairs team as a Global Medical Director, Respiratory.

This is an opportunity to shape the medical strategy for a key respiratory asset, driving scientific leadership across the product lifecycle and helping improve outcomes for patients worldwide. Working at the interface of science, healthcare and innovation, you'll play a pivotal role in generating evidence, engaging external experts, influencing clinical practice and ensuring patients benefit from the latest advances in respiratory medicine.

As Global Medical Director, you will lead the development and execution of global medical strategies, evidence generation plans and scientific engagement activities for a respiratory asset. You will collaborate with colleagues across R&D, Commercial, Market Access and local medical teams to ensure medical insights are translated into meaningful actions that improve patient care.

You'll bring together diverse perspectives from across the organisation and external healthcare communities to identify opportunities, address unmet needs and deliver medical impact at a global scale.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Global Medical Affairs Plans and Integrated Evidence Plans.
• Support the Global Medical Portfolio and Asset Strategy Leads in the development and timely execution of practice changing Global Medical Affairs Plans (MAP) and Integrated Evidence plans (IEP) in partnership with key stakeholders through the GMAT and IET
• Thinks globally, while deeply understands priority LOC (Local Operating Company) needs and success measures. This is accomplished through extensive partnership and collaboration with LOC teams to understand landscape, market value drivers, unmet medical needs and timelines for deliverables required for their success.
• Partners across the internal ecosystem and with external partners to deliver Medical Plans that prioritize external impact above all else on time and on budget
• Leveraging insights and learnings, inputs into the design of clinical trials and development plans to optimize the positive impact for patients
• Drives excellence in scientific engagement by developing a strong collaborative network of global external experts (HCPs, patients, payors and regulators) to be engaged in advice seeking activities and appropriate initiatives to advance clinical care and patient outcomes in partnership with the LOC Medical teams where those experts reside
• Development of deep subject matter expertise on the product and therapy area as well as the ability to drive proactive strategic planning

Why you?

We're looking for a medical professional with a passion for scientific leadership and a strong track record of delivering impact in Medical Affairs.

Basic Qualifications

• MD, MBBS, PharmD or PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• MD/MBBS/PharmD or PhD in clinical / scientific discipline related to Therapy Area or disease
• Considerable experience in Medical Affairs including roles in LOCs and supporting pre/peri launch phases of assets
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects, budgets, and interactions simultaneously
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Outstanding listening, communication & collaborative team working and leadership skills, as the role involves interface with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally
• Commitment to patient focus, innovation and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Respiratory medicine or a closely related therapeutic area.
• Previous clinical or scientific experience in the specific Therapy Area or disease
• Robust understanding of internal and external codes of practice and regulations (certification where applicable)
• Demonstrated matrix leadership in previous roles with ability to build strong networks, manage complexity and cultural diversity
• Experience in medical support for briefing documents for regulatory interactions and payor dossiers
• General understanding of statistics, safety, regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with developing global or local medical strategies and asset launches, especially within a priority market
• Skilled at simultaneous consideration of scientific data and practical healthcare delivery needs from diverse health systems to optimise medical implementation of innovation.

Why GSK?

At GSK, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside world‑class colleagues, influence global healthcare, and contribute to breakthrough innovations that help patients do more, feel better and live longer.

We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation and where talented people can thrive, develop and make a meaningful difference.

What we offer in practice

You will join a team focused on making a measurable difference for patients and communities. You will have the chance to shape strategy, lead visible work across the organisation, and grow your skills working with experienced leaders. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people with different experiences to apply.

Closing Date for Applications: 21/10/2026 EOD

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.

Skills

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

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.

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.

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