Capability Manager - Medical Affairs
2 days ago
London
MUST BE BASED IN THE UK TO BE ELIGIBLE. Overview GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Job Purpose The Medical Affairs Capability Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering capability‑building programs for Medical Affairs teams across global, regional, and local levels. This role works closely with Capability Directors and key stakeholders to understand capability gaps and develop relevant, meaningful learning initiatives. These programs are embedded into everyday ways of working to enhance employee skills, improve performance, and ultimately support better outcomes for patients. Key Responsibilities • Lead the implementation of Medical Affairs capability initiatives, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery, • Partner with Capability Directors to identify capability needs and support program design, delivery, measurement, and sustainability, with a strong focus on:External engagement excellence, • Evidence generation, • Manage stakeholders effectively to ensure smooth deployment of capability programs across regions, • Contribute the Medical Affairs perspective into broader company‑wide capability programs to ensure relevance and impact, • Stay informed on future trends, innovation, and digital advances and incorporate them into learning programs to enhance engagement and effectiveness, • Manage external vendors and partners to ensure:High‑quality deliverables, • Consistent global standards, • Efficient use of budgets (e.g., MSL Leader Coaching, external engagement programs), • Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of internal capability resource platforms, ensuring content remains current and relevant, • Track and manage program budgets in partnership with Capability Directors, identifying risks and opportunities, • Drive continuous improvement by evaluating program impact and making enhancements to accelerate upskilling and performance improvement, • Build and maintain a network of subject matter experts (SMEs) to support program design at both global and local levels, • Monitor the evolving healthcare and external environment and assess its impact on Medical Affairs capability needs Basic Qualifications • Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, • At least 3 years of experience in project management or a similar operational role, • Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance standards related to promotion and scientific engagement (e.g., IMC), • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), • Ability to present confidently to senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders, • Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders across regions, • Experience working on transformational or change initiatives aligned to organizational strategy, • Proven ability to work across different time zones and cultures Preferred Qualifications • MBA or equivalent advanced degree, • Strong understanding of Medical Affairs functions and activities, • Experience leading capability‑building or organizational change initiatives, • Ability to build relationships based on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. 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