About GSK

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose: to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Our success depends on our people. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be, while continuing to grow and look after their wellbeing.

If you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic medical leader to join GSK as Country Medical Director, Australia. Reporting to the APAC Medical Leadership Team and serving as a key member of the Australian Executive Team, you will provide overall leadership for Medical Affairs in Australia, shaping strategy, driving scientific engagement and ensuring the highest standards of medical governance and patient focus.

This role offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, build trusted external partnerships and lead a talented team supporting some of Australia's most significant therapeutic areas.

Your role will include:

- Leading the Australian Medical Directorate across multiple therapy areas and medical functions

- Shaping and executing the medical strategy to support launches, lifecycle management and improved patient outcomes

- Providing medical leadership and governance across Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical Information and Patient Safety

- Building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, external experts, government and industry stakeholders

- Partnering with local, regional and global leaders to deliver business and patient impact





- Developing a high-performing and inclusive team culture focused on growth, excellence and accountability

- Driving operational effectiveness and continuous improvement across the Medical organisation

About You

You are an experienced pharmaceutical medical leader with a strong track record of leading complex organisations, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering impact in highly regulated environments.

You will bring:

- Medical qualifications (MBBS/MD or equivalent) with significant pharmaceutical industry experience

- Extensive leadership experience across Medical Affairs and related medical functions

- Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams

- Strong strategic thinking, business acumen and stakeholder engagement capabilities

- Deep understanding of medical governance, compliance and patient safety requirements

- Experience operating within matrixed regional and global environments

- Exceptional communication and influencing skills

Why Join Us?

At GSK, we challenge ourselves to get Ahead Together by positively impacting the health of billions of people.

By joining GSK Australia, you'll have the opportunity to:

- Shape medical strategy across a leading biopharma portfolio

- Influence healthcare outcomes for patients across Australia

- Work alongside senior leaders across Australia, APAC and Global teams

- Access global career development and leadership opportunities

- 5 Feel Good Days and 1 volunteer day, on top of your annual leave.

- The option to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional leave per year.

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