Associate Director - Government & Established Vaccines

At GSK, we unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. As we continue to strengthen our Vaccines business, we have created a new leadership opportunity for an Associate Director, Government & Established Vaccines to drive strategic growth, shape customer engagement and maximise public health impact across Australia.

This is a high-profile role that sits at the intersection of government partnerships, commercial strategy and vaccine delivery, offering the opportunity to influence outcomes that help protect communities nationwide.

The Role

Reporting to Vice President and Business Unit Director, you will lead the development and execution of strategies across our Government and Established Vaccines portfolio. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will identify growth opportunities, strengthen key partnerships and ensure the successful delivery of commercial and public health objectives.

You will provide strategic leadership across market access, customer engagement, business planning and cross-functional collaboration, while fostering a high-performing and inclusive team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Government & Established Vaccines business strategy to deliver sustainable growth.
• Build and strengthen relationships with government, public health and key healthcare stakeholders.
• Identify and execute opportunities to expand vaccination uptake and improve patient outcomes.
• Partner across Commercial, Medical, Market Access and Supply Chain teams to deliver business objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to a high-performing team.
• Monitor market dynamics and shape strategic responses to emerging opportunities and challenges.

Why You?

We are looking for an experienced commercial leader with:

• Significant experience in pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare or a related industry.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• A proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working with government customers, healthcare systems or public health environments.
• Demonstrated people leadership and team development capabilities.
• A passion for improving health outcomes and making a meaningful difference.

Why GSK?

At GSK, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to positively impacting the health of billions of people. We offer a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can grow your career, develop your leadership capabilities and contribute to work that truly matters.

By joining GSK Australia, you'll have access to:

• Influence healthcare outcomes for patients across Australia
• Access global career development and leadership opportunities
• 5 Feel Good Days and 1 volunteer day, on top of your annual leave.
• The option to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional leave per year.

 

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Skills

Business Planning, Data to Insights, Digital Fluency, Launch Excellence, Scientific Literacy, Strategic Planning

 

 

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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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