Executive Director, Medicine Development Leader

Site Name: USA - Massachusetts - Waltham, GSK HQ, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence

Posted Date:
Jan 8 2026

GSK is seeking a highly skilled Vice President, Medicine Development Leader (MDL), to strategically lead the optimal global development of a renal medicine at an asset level, acting as the single point of accountability for the medicine from clinical Proof of Concept (PoC) to Approval in the first major market(s).

By working with the various stakeholders across GSK's Medicine Development matrix (R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, etc.), you will define the strategic vision and operational plan for the medicine, aligning it with the overall organizational strategy. You will create and lead the matrixed Medicine Development Team (MDT), which is responsible for representing the various disciplines required to optimally deliver the development of the medicine including Clinical Development, Medical, Commercial and Manufacturing, amongst others.

The Vice President, MDL reports to the SVP & Head Advanced Pipeline Unit
- Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation Research Unit.

The Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation Research Unit (RIIRU) was formed in 2024 to identify and advance novel molecular targets with genetic associations to disease based on the foundational observation that targets with human genetic evidence supporting their causal role in the intended indication improves clinical success by two-fold. Our core therapeutic areas include Respiratory, Hepatology, Nephrology, Neurodegeneration and Rheumatology. The remit of RIIRU is to identify novel targets based on human genetics, develop assets for clinical studies, and perform trials through to submission for approvals.

This goal is enabled through strategic external (e.g., Flagship Pioneering, Vesalius, Muna Therapeutics and others) and GSK-internal partnerships (Research Technologies).

PLEASE NOTE:

This career opportunity requires an on-site office presence (minimum of two days a week) in one of GSK's US (PA or MA) or UK (London - New Oxford Street or Stevenage) sites.

• Act as a single point of accountability in GSK for all aspects of a medicine being developed globally, from proof of clinical activity (POC) to Approval in all major market(s)
• Work closely with the Early Development Lead (EDL) and Medicine Commercial Lead (MCL) to ensure a smooth transition of the lead indication(s) from the EDL upon achievement of clinical PoC and to the MCL upon Approval in first major market(s)
• Post-approval, provide key support to the Medicine Commercial Team (MCT) in the first major markets ensuring the MDT provides optimal support to registration, including Post-Marketing Requirements (PMRs) and life cycle management (LCM) in the major markets
• Work with the functional line Heads supporting RIIRU to select MDT members and lead this multi-disciplinary matrix team, supporting differentiated development for team members, owning the performance of the MDT and partnering with Line Managers to drive performance
• Partner with the Pipeline Project Manager (PPM), energize and motivate the MDT to drive a high performing team and operational delivery of the project, including setting team objectives to ensure successful project delivery, including options for acceleration, parallel indication development and smart risk-taking.
• Partner with R&D Business Development, leading the development planning for a prospective in-licensed asset by bringing together input from the relevant functions and TA experts to develop a Medicine Profile (MP) and development plans including but not limited to clinical feasibility, regulatory planning and CMC risk mitigation
• Leads the cross-functional MDT to:
  • Establish a compelling vision for the medicine and Target Medicine Profile (TMP) which positions the medicine within the R&D strategy taking the competitive landscape into account, translating GSK's strategy into asset strategy and actionable plans for multiple areas or functions
  • Deliver differentiated medicines of value for patients, stakeholders and markets through an evidence package that supports regulatory approval, market access and the product's life cycle
  • Prioritize and maximize the asset's development options including developing multiple indications
  • Partner with the Global Medical Lead (GML) and MCL to develop an indication expansion and LCM plan for the asset.
  • Make clear evidence-based go / no go / accelerate decisions and identify clear inflection points, based on results
  • Ensure excellence in execution of all governance processes, including MDT members, on oversight of clinical studies, patient safety & pharmacovigilance, scientific engagement and promotional practices
  • Enhance patient focus by incorporating the voice of the patient into development plans
  • Increase visibility amongst the external communities to bring medical solutions to patients with unmet medical needs

• Embed core processes including cost efficiency, adoption of new…