GSK is a global healthcare and pharmaceutical company that combines scientific research, technology, and specialist talent to develop medicines and vaccines. Its work spans the discovery, production, and delivery of products designed to help prevent and manage disease, offering opportunities to contribute to healthcare innovation within a large, international organization.
Senior Director, US Oncology Communications and Patient Advocacy | GSK
Lead GSK’s US Oncology communications and patient advocacy strategy as a Senior Director. Drive portfolio growth, launches, reputation, and patient engagement in Philadelphia or Durham.
Description
- Lead integrated communications and patient advocacy strategies across GSK’s US Oncology portfolio
- Manage communications and advocacy professionals while coordinating with cross-functional and global partners
- Elevate patient perspectives, deepen advocacy partnerships, and inform business and policy decisions
- Create and execute plans for priority brands, launch materials, pipeline programs, clinical data milestones, regulatory events, business development initiatives, and scientific congresses
- Partner with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Policy, and Government Affairs on launch readiness, disease awareness, access objectives, and stakeholder engagement
- Deliver data-led, science-based engagement strategies for patients, healthcare professionals, caregivers, advocacy groups, media, and other stakeholders
- Build recognition for oncology data, innovation, scientific leadership, business milestones, and patient impact
- Lead external and reputational issues management for the oncology portfolio
- Coordinate strategic responses that protect and enhance GSK’s reputation
- Direct communications and advocacy strategies that support business performance, transformation, culture, and employee engagement
- Advise the Head of US Oncology and the Oncology Leadership Team
- Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to Oncology leaders and the broader US Communications & Government Affairs organization
- Assess impact through outcomes, performance indicators, data, analytics, stakeholder insights, and emerging technologies
- Manage and develop team members and agency partners in accordance with GSK standards and policies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 10 years of experience in communications, patient advocacy, public affairs, corporate affairs, or a related field
- At least three years of recent experience in product communications, issues management, media relations, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, public affairs, and/or brand communications
- At least three years of recent people leadership experience
- At least three years of recent experience working across global and matrixed organizations
- Oncology experience is required, including experience supporting oncology assets and product launches
- Oncology experience supporting oncology assets and product launches is strongly preferred
- Advanced degree in communications, public policy, healthcare, business, life sciences, or a related discipline
- Experience in oncology, biopharmaceuticals, healthcare, public health, or patient advocacy organizations
- Deep knowledge of the US oncology ecosystem
- Demonstrated success leading communications and advocacy strategies for launches, pipeline milestones, clinical data disclosures, and issues management
- Experience building and developing high-performing teams and talent pipelines
- Strong business and commercial acumen, including knowledge of product lifecycle management, launch excellence, and portfolio growth
- Strategic thinking with the ability to connect communications and advocacy strategies to business outcomes
- Strong external orientation and a record of building trusted stakeholder relationships
- Excellent judgment, integrity, and decision-making ability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, executive presence, and the ability to influence senior leaders
- Experience managing agencies, budgets, and complex cross-functional initiatives
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment
- Enterprise mindset with the ability to translate global priorities into local impact
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program for US employees
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Accommodation and other assistance available during the application process