Global Scientific Director-Hematology

London, England, United Kingdom

6/17/2025

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, GSK HQ, Zug House

Posted Date: Jun 20 2025

Position Summary

Working independently, the Global Scientific Director- Hematology is capable of fully leading designated aspects of the Medical Affairs strategic planning process and its implementation on behalf of the Global Medical Affairs Leader (GML) and in collaboration with her/his peers and other functions in the medical affairs team. The scope of the role therefore mirrors parts of the scope of the GML role, to whom she/he is accountable.

This may include the following activities:

Plays an integral role in building/optimizing the Global Medical Affairs Plan (GMP) and Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) for the relevant asset/indication(s).

Drives delivery of designated above-country elements of the MAP, e.g., Advisory Boards, Symposia, Educational Events.

Partners with commercial colleagues to optimize brand strategy, campaigns and launches in the Franchise Local Operating Companies (LOCs).

Leading and overseeing partnerships from a GMA perspective for the relevant asset/indication(s).

Drives the development and/or approval of promotional, educational, training and other materials and responses.

Drives the congress planning and coordination from a brand perspective, including pre- and post-congress deliverables

Drives the scientific training coordination and execution from a brand perspective, including material development and/or approval

Delivers the evidence needs for that asset on behalf of the GML in partnership with R&D:

• Drives the efficient working of the Integrated Evidence Team; ensuring insights from Franchise LOCs are integrated appropriately to inform the IEP.
• Reviews local GSK-sponsored and Investigator Sponsored Study (ISS) proposals from Franchise LOCs to assess their scientific merit and strategic need, liaising with R&D experts.
• Accountable for the development of assigned Franchise study protocols.
• Drives excellence in Scientific Engagement (SE) with key stakeholders (HCPs, Patients, Payors and Regulators) to gain a deep understanding of customer needs.
• Deputizes regularly for the GML as required.
  
  
  

Key responsibilities*

• Gathers medical insights from the Franchise Local Operating Companies (LOCs) and external stakeholders (HCP’s, Patients, Payors and Regulators) to shape the integrated evidence strategy and global medical affairs plans and strategy.
• Leads medical lead research activities including GSK sponsored studies, Investigator initiate and supportive collaborative studies as well expanded Access Programs.
• Leads Advisory Board design and discussion ensuring compliance with SE governance and documentation requirements.
• Leads Symposia and other Educational Activities design and discussion ensuring compliance with SE governance and documentation requirements.
• Leads and provides inputs to the design and delivery of phase II/ IIIb/IV studies and EAPs, including post-approval commitments, coordinating with relevant R&D technical experts e.g., clinical development, translational teams, clinical operations.
• Works closely with data generation leads, clinical development leads, clinical operations to operationalize the GMA funded studies
• Responsible for the review of local GSK-sponsored and Investigator Sponsored Study (ISS) proposals from Franchise LOCs to assess their scientific merit and strategic need, liaising with R&D, safety, biostats, and other experts.
• Leads the sub-group analysis of the studies, working with biostats and publication team and finalise the congress submissions
• Facilitates preparation for the data generation governance review / Brand Planning processes, ensuring compliance with timelines and mandated global templates to ensure consistency across Franchises/Franchise LOCs.
• Plays an integral role in the development and approval of brand strategy, and promotional campaigns and materials, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes and system requirements (ABPI, Zinc MAPs etc).
• Develops/reviews publications/abstracts/posters related to the product, key competitors, and relevant disease area(s). Ensures the Data Dissemination Plan (DDP) is maintained.
• Supports the GML in communicating effectively the clinical and market access data for their asset to the Franchise LOCs; ensures a robust understanding of risk: benefit.
• Enhances local tactical plans and shares best practices to support Launch Excellence.
• Supports the GML in providing medical governance oversight for the asset, including management of product-related issues with potential impact on patient safety, and medical budget management.
• Responsible for leading and overseeing partnerships from a GMA perspective for the relevant asset/indication(s)Drives excellence in Scientific Engagement (SE) with key stakeholders (HCPs, Patients, Payors and Regulators) to gain a deep understanding of customer needs
• High level of responsibility for successful delivery of critical projects and processes.
• Responsible for building and driving the Global Medical Affairs strategy and IEP for the asset/indication(s), on behalf of the GML.
• Build credibility through the richness of her/his content expertise.
• Responsible for successful delivery of Global Integrated Medical Affairs Plans (MAPs), Medical (Pre)Launch Plans, and Integrated Evidence Plans (IEP) for the relevant asset/indication(s) in accordance with GSK and statutory requirements.
• Provides input into development plans.
• Responsible for driving internal scientific training coordination and execution from an asset perspective, including material development and/or approval in accordance with GSK and statutory requirements.
• Responsible for driving excellence in external engagement - building credibility with, and insights through, a strong external network.
• Ensures appropriate medical governance including the management of product-related issues with potential impact on patient safety.
• Responsible for driving the congress planning and coordination from a brand perspective, including pre- and post-congress deliverables.
• Deputizes regularly for the GML as required.
  
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• Medical Doctor-Board Certification (or equivalent credentials) PhD or PharmD.
• 5 + years in Industry and/or clinical experience in the oncology therapeutic area,
• Significant disease and therapeutic area knowledge (Myelofibrosis/MPNs) and or Myelodysplastic Syndromes.
• Broad drug development experience with robust knowledge of GCP regulatory/ market access and reimbursement requirements in EU and other markets.
• Experience developing, designing and implementing expanded access program studies.
• Significant experience in Global Medical Affairs and life cycle management, including launch & reimbursement requirements in US/EU/UK markets.
• Experience with the promotional codes/regulations; previous involvement in review and approval processes.
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in operationalizing clinical studies will be useful.
• Highly developed leadership, networking, communication, intercultural communication skills and influencing skills to work effectively in a complex matrix and global environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external networks.
• Ability to work across time zones and to travel.
  
  
  

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