Regional Medical Lead, Vaccines

Job Title: Regional Medical Lead Vaccines

Reports to: VP Medical Affairs Vaccines

Location: UK HQ (Other strategic EU locations will be considered on case-by-case basis)

Join GSK's Chief Patient Organisation/Medical Affairs team and be part of a global organization that drives innovation, scientific excellence, and patient-centered solutions. At GSK, we are committed to improving lives by ensuring the safe and effective use of our medicines and vaccines, bridging critical scientific insights with impactful healthcare strategies.

You will lead regional vaccines medical affairs for one specific asset. You will work closely with global, regional and local teams to shape medical strategy, evidence generation and scientific engagement. We value clear scientific judgement, collaborative leadership and a focus on patient benefit. This role offers visible impact, career growth and the chance to help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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

• Build and deliver an European medical plans to meet local patient and healthcare needs.

• Define and prioritise evidence generation with R&D, real-world evidence and clinical teams.

• Build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, external experts and patient groups.

• Ensure strong medical governance for regional studies, review and scientific materials.

• Support launch readiness and lifecycle planning for vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategy for vaccines for one specific asset and ensure alignment with global priorities.

• Translate scientific evidence into clear, practical medical activities and education.

• Work with commercial, regulatory, LOC and market access partners to shape integrated plans.

• Oversee design input and local delivery for clinical and real-world studies.

• Represent the region in global forums and bring Europe insights into strategic decisions.

• Manage medical risk and ensure ethical, compliant scientific communication.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

We are seeking a professional with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

Essential qualifications and experience

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent) in medicine, pharmacy, life sciences or public health.

• Experience in Medical Affairs, vaccines or other therapeutic areas.

• Experience working in a matrix organization with global and local stakeholders.

• Experience in external engagement with healthcare professionals and scientific networks.

• Experience in evidence generation, clinical trials or real-world studies.

• Experience translating complex scientific information into clear written and verbal communications for varied audiences.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus

• Prior LOC experience in vaccines medical affairs.

• Experience leading launch planning and lifecycle management for vaccines.

• Familiarity with European regulatory and reimbursement environments.

• Track record in publications, congress planning and scientific communications.

• Use of real-world evidence or health outcomes data to influence strategy.

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: 15th May 2026 (EOD)

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.

 

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.

 

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