Business introduction

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 people’s health.

Our strategy is to prevent and treat disease with specialty medicines, vaccines and general medicines. ​

We combine the science of the immune system with advanced technologies, enhanced by targeted business development and world-class partnerships, to develop new medicines and vaccines that can help transform people’s lives.
 

Position summary

As the Vice President (VP), Business Unit Head (BUH) for Vaccines, you will lead and have ultimate accountability for our largest business unit in Canada, shaping commercial strategy, building strong partnerships, and delivering measurable public health impact.

This complex role provides leadership and direction across multiple teams and at an enterprise level. You will work across functions including medical, regulatory, supply, and market access to drive growth and access. The VP BUH Vaccines sits on the Canada Country Leadership Team and reports to the General Manager, Canada, who reports to the Head of International Region, then to the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Set and deliver the commercial strategy for vaccines in Canada, aligning with global and regional priorities.

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive product access, market adoption, and sustainable business results.

• Build trusted relationships with public health bodies, healthcare professionals, and key stakeholders.

• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and achievement of commercial targets.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies while maintaining high ethical standards.

• Coach and develop a diverse, high-performing team to achieve commercial and organizational goals.

We value leaders who are commercial and strategic thinkers, collaborative team builders, and advocates for patients and public health. This role offers growth, meaningful impact, and a chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
 

This is primarily an office-based position at the GSK Canada HQ in Mississauga, Ontario, with travel across the country as required.

Why you?

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

Basic qualifications
 

• Degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, or related field. Advanced degree is an asset.

• Minimum 10 years of commercial experience in vaccines, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare, with progressive leadership roles.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering commercial results.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience working with public health authorities or healthcare systems.

• Financial acumen, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, and forecasting.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree, MBA, or post-graduate qualification(s) in business management, sales/marketing, and/or leadership.

• In depth knowledge and understanding of the healthcare industry.

• Experience in vaccines, policy, immunization programs, or government contracting.

• Experience with market access, pricing, and tender processes

• Evidence of managing strategic and operating plans, using Strong data-driven decision-making skills and analytics to guide strategy.

• Proven ability to influence change at the enterprise level.

• Experience/understanding of the Canadian healthcare market.

• French language skills.

What you will bring

You are a clear communicator who builds trust quickly. You make decisions with both patients and business in mind. You lead with curiosity and humility. You coach others, welcome different perspectives, and create an inclusive environment where people can do their best work. You are motivated by improving public health and want to grow professionally in a purpose-driven company.
 

How to apply

If you are ready to lead and make a meaningful impact on vaccines and public health in Canada, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why this role matters to you. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at [email protected].  Please do not send resumes to this e-mail and instead apply through the online application process of this posting.

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