Global Medical Director - Respiratory

We are seeking multiple experienced Global Medical Directors – Respiratory to join our global Medical Affairs team. These roles will lead clinical strategy, scientific exchange, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance our respiratory portfolio and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

The Global Medical Director role is a unique opportunity for an experienced, innovative, and proactive medical professional to facilitate the understanding of the value of our medicines and vaccines, the science behind them and the public impact they can offer. This is accomplished by developing and implementing the global medical scientific strategic plan to generate insights, shape optimal care through scientific dialogue and education and delivering impact by generating and communicating the evidence and delivering solutions to close the gaps.

The Global Medical Director for a specific asset will work in a thriving team of medical business leaders where people will be inspired to drive towards achieving our goals of getting Ahead of Disease Together and positively impacting patient and population health outcomes globally by using innovation even more competitively to help close gaps in medical care.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Think globally, while deeply understanding priority LOC (Local Operating Company) needs and success measures.
• Partner across the internal ecosystem and with external partners to deliver Medical Plans that prioritise external impact above all else on time and on budget.
• Drive excellence in scientific engagement by developing a strong collaborative network of global external experts (HCPs, patients, payors and regulators).
• Ensure colleagues have a robust knowledge of the relevant and emerging clinical evidence, supporting their training by partnering on the creation and delivery of high‑quality scientific materials for both internal and external use.
• Ensure appropriate medical governance oversight including management of product‑related issues with potential impact on patient safety.
• Engage across the ecosystem, including R&D, Evidence Generation, Global Product Strategy, and country teams to support identification and prioritisation of evidence generation needs.
• Review GSK‑sponsored and investigator‑sponsored study (ISS) proposals to assess their strategic alignment and scientific merit.
• Lead the creation and implementation of an integrated external medical communications plan.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• 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.
• Outstanding listening, communication & collaborative team‑working and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Previous clinical or scientific experience in the specific therapy area or disease.
• Robust understanding of internal and external codes of practice and regulations.
• Demonstrated matrix leadership in previous roles.
• Experience in medical support for briefing documents for regulatory interactions and payor dossiers.
• General understanding of statistics, safety, regulatory requirements.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Closing Date for Applications: 10th February 2026 (EOD)