Purpose

The Country Medical Director (CMD), has overall accountability for medical governance and all medical activities in the country, through alignment with the General Manager, partnership with other key cross-functional partners and leadership and development of the Country Medical Team.

The incumbent provides appropriate input into the development, registration and launch of new medicines and vaccines, and ensures that the medical affairs plans (including both data generation and scientific communication plans) support successful launches and lifecycle management of medicines and vaccines aligned with the business strategies for commercialisation of medicines and vaccines that improve patient outcomes. The incumbent should also ensure the effective and compliant communication of key product messages with Healthcare Organizations (HCOs) and External Experts (EEs), in line with internal and external standards and therefore in the best interests of patients.

Additionally, the incumbent focuses on fostering an environment of continuous talent development and ensuring robust succession planning for all key Medical roles within the LOC, thereby maintaining a high level of expertise and leadership within the Medical Department.

Key Accountabilities

Medical Leadership and Governance

• To demonstrate strong Medical leadership and accountability for overall Medical governance within the LOC, and the management of all the Medical functions and execution of all medical activities.
• To lead the Medical Governance Committee (or equivalent), to actively contribute to the local RMCB, and local crisis management committee, to ensure that the highest standards of Medical Governance are practiced within the LOC across all its functions and businesses. This also includes ensuring appropriate management and deployment of local Medical resources and capabilities (in collaboration with the GM) in order to adequately meet local governance expectations and internal/external standards.
• To ensure appropriate medical governance oversight and risk management for all Clinical studies conducted in the country, and that subjects and patients are not placed at unnecessary risk from their participation in the same. For studies operated through local Clinical Operations, to ensure a focus on quality (in compliance with local regulations, GCP Guidelines and internal SOPs), and performance.
• Review and approve promotional materials/activities in accordance with local SOPs. Review and approve labelling of locally marketed products to ensure it reflects the latest safety data.

Medical Strategy, Scientific Engagement and External Engagement

• To lead the Medical function in the provision of high-quality Medical and Scientific strategic input and insights to the in country Therapy Areas businesses and ensure successful creation & execution of the Medical Plans to the desired outcomes and timelines. Greater Product/Scientific expertise including product information, relevant guideline and key publications related to the TA products to support credible external engagement.
• To embed the principles and practices of Scientific Engagement (SE) within the organization and drive the conceptualization and implementation of SE activities such as advisory boards and medical education programs. This includes Medical leadership in appropriate external engagement with key external experts, investigators, academia, government officials, media, and other stakeholders under the respective governance frameworks, in order to develop, maintain, and enhance our reputation and trust with external stakeholders.
• To provide Medical support to Market Access, Pricing & reimbursement strategies. Provide input, and guidance into local HTA submissions and publications. This may include governance oversight of Health Economics & Outcomes research for local market access purposes, in partnership with other central functions such as PCPS and GHO.
• To champion digital transformation: including innovative medical strategies and teams, patient solutions, and scientific communication in a digital/omnichannel environment

Medical Information and Support

• Ensure implementation and execution of medical information service at the GSK expected standards.
• To ensure that appropriate processes are in place to meet the required standards while responding to Medical Information requests from local HCPs and customers. To ensure maintenance of an effective local Pharmacovigilance system and processes, to comply with local regulations and GSK global PV requirements.
• Governance of specific functions - To ensure that appropriate processes are in place to meet the required standards while responding to Medical Information requests from local HCPs and customers.

Qualifications

Basic

• Medical degree
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in Pharma Industry across various areas of Medical Affairs, Medical Governance, Clinical Operations and/ or PV roles
• Experience of working in an in-country leadership role
• Experience of working in an above country leadership role
• Strong business acumen with excellent strategic thinking, communication, stakeholders influencing and leadership skills
• Experience across multiple therapy areas
• Experience of launching assets (including pre and post launch activities) and managing asset lifecycle
• Understanding of Pharma Industry Medical Governance framework
• Experience in working in a multicultural and a matrix organization
• Outstanding listening, communication & collaborative team working and leadership skills, as the role involves interface with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
• Technical capabilities in advanced Excel and PowerPoint software, complex databases and the ability to analyze and present complex data.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Leadership of teams and building high performing cultures: evidence of recruiting talents, performance management and development of people and building cultures of high performing behaviours to drive enterprise value and superior results.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects, budgets, and interactions simultaneously
• An understanding of project management and ADP methodologies/tools/techniques would be an advantage

• Evidence of alignment to GSK Values, Code and standards and acts as role model to teams, peers and matrix stakeholders.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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