Medical Director Strategic Alliances Specialty Care (m/f/d)
Location: Munich, Germany (hybrid) – on‑site at the Munich office.
Reports to: Medical Head Specialty Care.
Job Purpose: Lead strategic engagement with external medical societies and alliances, driving innovative co‑creation initiatives and ensuring high‑quality compliant execution to advance GSK’s priorities in improving healthcare and patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead environmental assessments to understand German medical trends and opportunities for GSK engagement with external organizations (e.g., medical societies, physician associations, key stakeholders).
* Evaluate and identify high‑impact partnerships and topics aligned with GSK’s goals to ensure external engagements are meaningful, impactful and innovative.
* Develop and implement a strategic collaboration framework with medical societies, physician associations and key stakeholders (e.g., experts and centers).
* Lead KOL DOL and academic consortia collaborations to generate scientific insights and real‑world evidence.
* Build and strengthen medical relationships with professional societies, healthcare quality and other prioritized organizations.
* Develop and implement robust engagement strategies and detailed plans with prioritized organizations.
* Partner with cross‑functional teams across medical strategy, patient advocacy, new product planning, R&D and commercial groups to ensure unified consistent external engagement.
* Be a champion for showing up cohesively as one team by fostering collaboration across multiple teams interacting with similar external stakeholders.
* Act as the strategic connector among new product launch planning teams and established medical teams ensuring internal coordination supports external engagement alignment.
* Initiate and lead large‑scale innovative projects and partnerships that advance Specialty Care objectives.
* Coordinate strategic alliances and co‑creation workshops to ensure consistent high‑quality outcomes.
* Oversee compliance and governance for all external collaborations.
* Optimize reporting processes and reduce operational complexity to enable external strategic focus.
Basic Qualifications
* Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine or a closely related field.
* Proven experience in strategic partnerships, Medical Affairs or healthcare collaborations.
* Several years of experience in a strategic role within Medical Affairs including launch planning and execution.
* Experience working effectively within a matrix organization and across cross‑functional teams.
* Experience in external stakeholder engagement and alliance management.
* Strong communication skills in German (C1 or native) and English.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in specialty care therapeutic areas or complex chronic diseases.
* Familiarity with compliance frameworks and governance in healthcare collaborations.
* Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage complex cross‑functional initiatives.
* Comfort with digital engagement tools and modern medical communication channels.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 5 February 2026 (EOD)
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for we encourage you to apply.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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