Reference #: 391016
Site Name: Upper Providence
Posted Date: Feb 29 2024
About the Role
The US Medical Affairs Lead for Hepatology (Linerixibat) is the US Medical Affairs team member accountable for overall medical strategy of a key asset and achievement of the tactical objectivesThis role is critical to the overall success of the asset and in ensuring patients benefit from our scientific advancements.This leader is responsible for ensuring strategic alignment with US Commercial, Global Medical, and the overall US Medical matrix, Position will lead, directly and indirectly, a Medical Matrix Team (MMT) responsible for developing and executing multiple US Medical Affairs Strategic and tactical plans.In addition, the position must ensure US needs for medical and health outcomes evidence generation are represented and incorporated into the global integrated evidence plans and recommend scientifically appropriate measures within health outcomes research over the lifecycle of the medicine(s) to meet US reimbursement needs.Key Responsibilities
Medical Affairs team member accountable for US medical asset strategy and execution for all medical asset activities in the US driving effective alignment and synergy across multiple indications' medical plans and activities where applicable
Accountable for developing US medical strategy and perspective, ensuring medical strategy and plans are aligned with commercial asset strategy where appropriate
Lead the cross-functional Medical Matrix Team to tailor/ adapt global asset strategy for US specific customer needs and environment.Provide strategic oversight of US Tactical Plans aligned to strategy
Represent the US medical affairs perspective at GMAT and MCT, bringing a strong US view on medical strategy and US customer needs as input to global strategy
Working with TAH, ensures strategic alignment of asset positioning and evidence planning with the overall therapeutic portfolio and disease area strategies
Leads appropriate medical engagement between GSK and external communities to advance scientific and medical understanding including the appropriate development and use of our medicines, the management of disease, and patient care.Coordinate with the US MSL and Field Policy and Payor teams to ensure alignment and most effective engagement with top US based EEs , Policy and Payer decision makers
Working in concert with the US VEO team, accountable for local evidence generation planning
Overall Budget accountability for the asset in the US
Steadfast commitment to the ongoing professional development of the talent reporting into the role and other in the organization as appropriate.Effective management of talent reporting directly into role
Applies sound medical governance for all activities and is accountable for medical governance oversight and sign off for all asset indications Why you?Basic Qualifications:
Advanced Scientific Degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD)
5 + years Pharmaceutical Industry experience
5+ years of Medical Affairs experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant experience in the therapeutic area
Medical Affairs experience on Asset/Brand team with launch experience is preferred
Excellent strategic thinking, communication and leadership skills
Strong business acumen and experience building investment cases
Demonstrated relationship-building with the key medical/scientific experts
Experience working in a matrix environment and managing senior stakeholders effectively
Strong strategic mindset
Effective team and matrix and line management leadership, with proven ability to motivate, influence, negotiate, and collaborate; strong project management skills; solid planning and organizational skills; strong scientific/analytical problem-solving skills.
Strong business acumen and communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to identify and articulate the value of clinical and heath outcome data to internal stakeholders and external customers.
Pro uct lifecycle management experience, including the ability to detect and foresee potential changes in the healthcare, regulatory and competitive environments throughout the product lifespan; to understand the impact of new data on the value / positioning of products in guidelines / formularies; and to proactively identify unmet needs and how to address them.
Robust knowledge of the US healthcare environment including disease-specific research priorities, public health need, competitor landscape, clinical practice trends and treatment guidelines evolution.
Clinical research/drug development experience obtained while working in the pharmaceutical industry or substantial clinical trial experience collaborating with pharmaceutical sponsors in either the academic or clinical practice setting is desirable.
Knowledge and experience in late phase trials and solid knowledge of drug development and FDA guidance to industry.
Excellent communications and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability in building collaborative relationships - ability to work effectively with others, delegate appropriately and foster a culture of collaboration.
Developing people - ability to develop influencing/leadership skills in others, act as teacher, coach and mentor toward others.Please visit to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.Why Us?
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