Head of Government Affairs and Health Policy

<p>GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.</p><p></p><p><b>Head of Government Affairs and Health Policy</b><br /> </p><p>You will lead GSK’s government affairs and health policy work in Türkiye. You will build trusted relationships with national policymakers, health authorities and key stakeholders. You will shape policy and market access environments to improve patient outcomes and support business goals. We value strategic thinking, clear communication, collaboration, integrity and a focus on measurable impact. This role offers visible influence, professional growth and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><p>This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:</p><p></p><p>- Represent GSK externally with credibility and professionalism to shape policy conversations.</p><p>- Lead the development and execution of health policy priorities that support access to innovation across GSK’s key therapeutic areas.</p><p>- Monitor policy and system developments related to prevention, early intervention and access to treatments, and translate these into clear insights and recommendations.</p><p>- Execute targeted policy projects and ecosystem initiatives in collaboration with external stakeholders mainly on improving life-course immunization and access to innovation.</p><p>- Build and maintain working relationships with key external stakeholders, including policy makers, professional societies, industry bodies, and trade partners.</p><p>- Lead strategic, proactive government affairs agenda to shape key external issues, improve market access &amp; regulatory environment and accelerate patients’ access to new GSK medicines and vaccines</p><p></p><p><b>Why You?</b></p><p><b>Basic Qualification</b></p><p></p><p>We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals</p><p></p><p>- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, health policy, law, business or related field.</p><p>- Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in health policy, government affairs, public affairs, or related fields within pharma, healthcare consulting, or trade associations.</p><p>- Experience working on multi stakeholder initiatives or policy projects.</p><p>- Good understanding of Türkiye’s healthcare and policy environment.</p><p>- Strong ability to work in matrix settings and influence without direct authority.</p><p>- Solid analytical, writing, and communication skills.</p><p>- Fluent Turkish and strong English.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><p></p><p>If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus</p><p></p><p>- Advanced degree in public policy, law, health economics, MBA or related field.</p><p>- Pragmatic, credible, and grounded in local realities</p><p>- Collaborative, relationship oriented, and solution focused</p><p>- Eager to set ambitious goals and take ownership for results. Curious, proactive, defining actions and following through.</p><p>- Comfortable delivering incremental progress and quick wins in complex environments</p><p>- Strong personal ownership and execution discipline</p><p></p><p>Work arrangement</p><p>This role is hybrid. You will be based in Türkiye with regular travel across the country and occasional regional travel as required.</p><p></p><p>What we value in you</p><p>- Clear, direct communicator who builds trust and works collaboratively.</p><p>- Strategically minded and results oriented with strong problem solving skills.</p><p>- High ethical standards and commitment to patient-centred outcomes.</p><p>- Curious, adaptable and eager to learn and grow within a global organisation.</p><p>- A supportive colleague who promotes inclusion and diverse perspectives.</p><p></p><p>Apply now</p><p>If this role fits your skills and ambitions, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us to make a real difference for patients and health systems in Türkiye.</p><p></p><p><b>Why GSK?</b></p><p></p><p>You will join a team focused on patient outcomes and scientific excellence. You will have development opportunities and access to global expertise. You will work in a supportive environment that values inclusion, respect and open feedback. If you are ready to use your clinical knowledge and relationship skills to make a difference, please apply today. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</p><p></p><p>What we offer</p><p>You will join an organisation that aims to make a real difference to patients. We invest in learning and development to help you grow. You will work with people who value inclusion and diverse perspectives. If you want to build a meaningful career in oncology and help shape better outcomes for patients, we encourage you to apply.</p><p></p><p>GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. #LI-Remote</p><p><br /> </p><p></p><p><b>Why GSK?</b></p><p><b>Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.</b></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>As an Inclusive employer, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. 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