Overview

Senior Global Medical Director, Dementia – GSK, London, UKJob Purpose

The Senior Global Medical Affairs Director role provides strategic leadership within GSK’s Global Therapeutic Areas, focusing on Shingles and Dementia with global impact. The role involves multi-functional matrix management, influencing major markets, and collaboration across commercial, clinical, and medical affairs functions. You will partner with external experts, patient advocacy groups, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless global-to-local execution of congresses, scientific communications, medical training, and personalized digital engagement tactics. Reports to the Vice President, Global Medical Lead (GML) for Shingles.Key Responsibilities

Provide strong scientific leadership and develop deep expertise in Shingles and Dementia to drive proactive strategic planning.Collaborate with LOC teams to understand landscape, value drivers, unmet medical needs, and deliverables for success.Work with the GML to define unmet needs and gather external expert insights on disease strategy, product positioning, data gaps, market access, and evidence generation strategy.Bridge data generation, market access, and healthcare shaping strategies across therapeutic areas.Define and execute the Global Strategic Plan and lead the Global Medical Operational Plan for Shingles and Dementia, defining medical strategy, resourcing, and KPIs with market leads and cross-functional partners.Partner with internal and external networks to deliver Medical Plans prioritized for external impact, on time and on budget.Drive patient advocacy engagement to advance understanding of unmet needs and global disease awareness activities.Ensure colleagues are equipped with knowledge of emerging clinical evidence and provide training through high-quality scientific materials.Advise on claims and material review with teams across Global Product Strategy, Market Access, and LOCs.Oversee medical governance by managing product-related safety issues and implementing risk mitigation strategies.Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and faster solutions for patients.Evidence Generation

Collaborate with RandD, RWE and HO Research, Global Product Strategy, and LOC teams to identify and prioritize evidence needs.Design Phase 3b/4 and Value Evidence and Outcomes studies with Market Leads and Clinical Development Leads to inform future treatment paradigms for providers and payors.Review ISS proposals for strategic alignment and scientific merit in partnership with RandD, safety, and biostatistics.Scientific Communications and Engagement

Define and execute global scientific communication plans in partnership with the Scientific Communications and Publications Team.Develop and communicate strategic publications plans aligned with the medical strategy.Lead quarterly development and communication of Shingles and Dementia news flow.Build a network of external experts to advance clinical care and patient outcomes, in partnership with LOC Medical teams.Oversee scientific review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials across channels, including digital and congress materials.Leadership Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within global medical affairs strategy and execution.Inspire and motivate team members across a matrix organization, fostering collaboration.Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive strategic priorities with global and local teams.Provide thought leadership to anticipate challenges and opportunities.Mentor junior medical affairs professionals to foster excellence and growth.Qualifications

Essential

MD/MBBS/PharmD or PhD.Experience in late-phase (Phase 2 or 3) clinical development within neurology.Experience in Medical Affairs, including LOCs and Global teams.Experience in pre/peri-launch and lifecycle management of assets.Experience in Evidence Generation, Scientific Communication, and Omnichannel strategies.Experience with regulatory and clinical development strategies across early and late stages.Experience presenting or speaking at conferences and congresses.Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and interactions simultaneously.Experience working in matrix environments.Preferred

Board-certified Neurologist or PhD in Neurology.Experience in business development of pharmaceutical assets.Robust understanding of internal and external codes of practice and regulations.Proven matrix leadership with ability to build strong networks and manage complexity and cultural diversity.Experience medical support for regulatory interactions and payor dossiers in dementia settings.General understanding of statistics, safety, and regulatory requirements.Strong listening, communication, and collaborative leadership skills for diverse stakeholders.Demonstrated alignment with GSK Values.Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company committed to uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease. We focus on four therapeutic areas and aim to impact health at scale. We value an agile working culture and equal opportunity employment.Contact and Notices

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require adjustments in the recruitment process, contact UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391. For FAQs and additional information, refer to our UK Recruitment FAQ guide. GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses/agencies without prior written authorization.

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