Global Medical Affairs Manager

Site Name: USA - Maryland - Rockville Posted Date: Oct 29 2021 Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to the medical affairs strategy and have an impact for patients? If so, this is the opportunity for you. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: You are responsible to help develop and execute the Global Medical Affairs strategy for the assigned product (SHINGRIX) You support the execution of country-level medical affairs plans in alignment to the Global Medical Affairs Strategy. You support external engagements including Advisory Boards. You develop new medical affairs communication and training materials under the appropriate approval framework. You represent the medical affairs voice into the vaccine development and commercial teams in alignment with the Global Medical Affairs Strategy. You ensure that all communications are scientifically accurate, balanced, remain aligned with product strategy, and compliant to applicable laws and regulations Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Advanced Degree (in life sciences, immunology, vaccinology, infectious diseases, public health and/or epidemiology) Pharmaceutical industry experience, acquired through global or Regional/Local Medical Affairs or non-Medical Affairs relevant functional areas is a strong asset Interaction experience with external experts (EE's), governmental officials or advocacy groups. Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: MD or PhD in Life Sciences Ability to absorb, analyze and distil new clinical, epidemiological, HO, basic science information to the topic Relevant experience vaccinology, epidemiology is a strong asset Experience in organizing activities involving EE's, such as symposia or CME Excellent communication skills Speaker experience on scientific/medical topics in for a of different audiences Publication experience Some experience with review & approval processes in a highly regulated setting. Some experience of interacting and managing external vendors Acknowledged ability to constructively interact cross-functionally Ability to take a solid fact-based position Ability to develop and review independently new materials based on strategy, core evidence documents and communication strategy Proficiency in common office programs Word, PPT, Excel Fluent in English Why GSK? Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture. These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities: Operating at pace and agile decision-making - using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk. Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution. Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning. Sustaining energy and well-being Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations. 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