Senior Medical Lead

About GSK

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.  Our success absolutely depends on our people. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. 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.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Medical Affairs team in Australia. In this senior role, you will provide medical leadership and strategic guidance to lead the development and execution of medical strategies for our Vaccines business unit. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external experts to ensure scientific excellence and patient-focused outcomes. We value candidates who are proactive, collaborative, and committed to making a meaningful impact on healthcare.

This role is based in Melbourne and offers a flexible working model, combining on-site collaboration expectations with flexible remote work options.

Your role will be varied and will include:

• Develop and implement medical strategies and tactics to support business objectives.
• Engage with external experts to foster scientific dialogue and build strong relationships.
• Provide medical expertise for scientific submissions, promotional activities, and patient-focused initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects to ensure quality delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
• Stay updated on developments in relevant therapeutic areas, including disease landscapes and competitor activity.
• Ensure compliance with medical governance, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards.

About you?

To be successful in the role, you'll have a demonstrated track record in creating and executing complex pre-launch and launch medical strategies, ideally with scientific knowledge of the Vaccines space. You'll demonstrate a growth mindset in demonstrating ways to improve quality and processes, timelines and other business solutions.

You'll also bring:

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs or a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven ability to engage with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of medical governance, regulatory requirements, and ethical practices.
• Experience in leading medical teams and vaccines, immunology, microbiology or infectious diseases.
• Applied understanding of the Australian reimbursement landscape.
• Expertise in transitioning between therapeutic areas and managing complex projects.
• Leadership experience in guiding and developing teams.

Why join us?

At GSK, we challenge ourselves to get Ahead Together – to make a positive impact on global health; for growth; in an environment where people can thrive. Our culture inspires our performance.

By joining GSK, you'll enjoy:

• A flexible and life-friendly working approach, allowing you to do your best work
• Being in an inclusive organisation that reflects the communities that we work within
• Development and progression at a global scale, with international opportunities
• 5 Feel Good Days and 1 volunteer day (on top of your annual leave)
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks' additional leave per year
• Access to discounted health insurance

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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