Global Medical Director - Multiple Myeloma, Oncology

Position Summary

The Global Medical Affairs Director, Oncology (Multiple Myeloma) role provides strategic global medical affairs leadership for an assigned oncology asset or portfolio. The role holder will set and deliver the long-term disease and medicine strategy, lead integrated global medical plans, and shape external clinical practice to help GSK get Ahead of Disease Together and positively impact patient and population health outcomes in oncology. They will operate in a complex matrix, partnering closely with commercial, clinical development, value & evidence, and country medical teams to drive launch and lifecycle success for oncology assets.

The role is within a team reporting to the Vice President, Global Medical Lead (GML) for the specific asset/portfolio. Strategic accountability for all activities aligned to the asset strategy sits with the GML, with implementation and leadership of designated projects led by the Global Medical Affairs Director.

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

Medical Business Leadership

Serve as a key medical business leader for the assigned oncology asset/portfolio, accountable to the Global Medical Lead for strategy and execution.

Represent the Chief Patient organisation as a medical business leader, applying deep oncology scientific expertise from early development through lifecycle management to improve patient and population outcomes.

Lead/support development of the global disease and asset strategy, integrating scientific, clinical, and market insights to understand unmet needs and guide evidence priorities, communication narratives, product positioning, and evidence generation strategy in oncology.

Act as a primary interface with senior internal leaders and external stakeholders (clinical experts, advocacy groups, regulators, payors) to shape disease understanding and treatment paradigms in oncology.

Think globally while deeply understanding priority LOC needs via extensive partnership with country medical and cross-functional teams; translate local insights into global plans and deliverables.

Lead Global Medical Operational Planning for the asset, ensuring plans are externally-focused, insight-driven and delivered on time and on budget across indications and geographies.

Evidence Generation & Data Strategy

Partner across R&D, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Health Outcomes, Global Product Strategy and country teams to identify and prioritize oncology evidence generation needs to close data gaps, support clinical and economic differentiation, and optimize clinical care.

Develop scientific questions based on prioritized data gaps and work closely with Data Generation leads to shape Phase 3b/4 and value/evidence plans for the asset.

Be accountable for timely review and approval of Phase 3b/4 and value evidence/health outcomes studies within remit, ensuring scientific rigor and strategic alignment.

Review investigator-sponsored study proposals (ISS) for strategic alignment and scientific merit in liaison with R&D, Safety, Biostatistics and other experts.

Scientific Communications & Publications

Partner with Scientific Communications Leads and Integrated Medical Communications teams to align scientific narratives, publication strategy, and engagement tactics to the global oncology medical strategy.

Define key scientific messages and provide oversight for integrated scientific communication plans (congress strategy, medical education, digital engagement, omnichannel content) for the asset.

Lead development and communication of newsflow for the asset (e.g., data milestones, congress plans, publication timelines) on a regular basis.

Drive excellence in scientific engagement by developing a robust global network of external experts (HCPs, payors, patient representatives, regulators) in oncology and collaborating with LOC Medical teams on advisory activities and initiatives to improve care pathways and outcomes.

Provide medical signatory/approval for promotional and non-promotional materials (including congress and digital materials) as required per GSK Written Standards.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Matrix Collaboration

Lead complex cross-functional initiatives that support the oncology asset strategy (e.g., launch excellence, lifecycle optimisation, indication expansion, access and reimbursement support), ensuring alignment across global and local teams.

Provide thought leadership and strategic direction to anticipate future challenges and opportunities in oncology treatment paradigms and evidence requirements.

Act as key partner and delegate to the Global Medical Lead as required, representing the GML in cross-functional forums and governance interactions.

People & Culture

Inspire and motivate team members across the matrix organization, fostering collaboration, psychological safety, inclusion and high engagement without direct line management accountability.

Act as a mentor to junior medical affairs professionals, supporting development and building future medical business leaders within oncology.

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

MD/MBBS/PharmD or PhD in a clinical/scientific discipline relevant to oncology (e.g., medical oncology, haematology, tumour immunology).

5+ years of strong experience in Medical Affairs, including roles in LOC/regional/global settings and hands-on leadership of pre-, peri- and post-launch phases of assets.

Experience working with regulatory and clinical development strategies across early and late stages of oncology development.

Demonstrated track record leading complex matrix initiatives, managing multiple projects and budgets simultaneously, and influencing senior stakeholders.

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

Advanced clinical training/board certification in oncology or haematology.

Global or above-country leadership experience for oncology assets (e.g., global medical lead, global medical director, therapeutic area lead).

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to simplify complex science for diverse audiences.

Experience in driving real-world evidence/HEOR programs and shaping access and reimbursement in oncology.

Experience working across multiple regions and major markets (US, EU, Japan, China and Emerging Markets).

Why You?

You will join a global medical team where your clinical and scientific leadership will shape evidence and medical strategy for multiple myeloma. You will gain experience leading cross-functional workstreams, designing evidence generation, and engaging with international external experts. The role is based in the United States. Regular travel will be required to meet colleagues, partners, and external experts.

How to Apply

We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter that explains why this role matters to you and how you would contribute. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process to support inclusion, tell us and we will work with you. Apply today to help shape medical strategy and improve outcomes for people living with multiple myeloma.

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Skills

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

The US annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $198,000 to $330,000. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Ava