What are the responsibilities and job description for the US Medical Affairs Lead (MAL), Oncology - Lung position at GSK?
US Medical Affairs Lead, Oncology - Lung
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
The US Medical Affairs Lead (MAL), Lung is the single point of medical accountability for assigned lung oncology pipeline assets and/or indications in the US. The role leads development and execution of Medical Plans, integrating headquarters medical strategy with field medical execution to ensure robust bidirectional insight generation, support clinical trial site selection and enrollment, and build medical and evidence foundations required for successful transition of assets for commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
Cross-Functional Leadership, Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, High Impact Communication, Launch Excellence, Patient Journey
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
The US Medical Affairs Lead (MAL), Lung is the single point of medical accountability for assigned lung oncology pipeline assets and/or indications in the US. The role leads development and execution of Medical Plans, integrating headquarters medical strategy with field medical execution to ensure robust bidirectional insight generation, support clinical trial site selection and enrollment, and build medical and evidence foundations required for successful transition of assets for commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for development and execution of US medical strategy for lung oncology pipeline assets, ensuring alignment with asset strategy and Emerging Therapeutic Area priorities.
- Leads the US Medical Affairs Plan and Medical Matrix Team, adapting global strategy to US clinical practice, research infrastructure, and stakeholder needs.
- Represents the US medical perspective on Global Medical Teams, providing a strong US voice on unmet need, trial feasibility, and external expert expectations and insights.
- Partners closely with Clinical Development to inform protocol design, eligibility criteria, endpoints, and site selection to optimize US relevance and enrollment.
- Drives systematic generation, synthesis, and communication of US medical insights from investigators, HCPs, and research networks.
- Provides strategic direction to Lung MSLs on engagement priorities, insight focus areas, and ISS/SCS concepts aligned to US medical strategy.
- Works with Value Evidence & Outcomes partners to identify US evidence gaps and shape local evidence generation plans.
- Ensures high‑quality, compliant medical engagement with external lung oncology experts and cooperative groups.
- Manages budget and spend for assigned lung oncology assets in accordance with governance requirements.
- Applies sound medical governance and is accountable for medical review, approval, and compliance oversight for assigned assets.
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree such as MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent.
- 8 years of Oncology experience in Medical Affairs, including launch experience in the US.
- 5 years of experience developing medical strategy and evidence generation plans, to deliver against asset operational plans.
- 2 years of experience in a headquarter role working cross-functionally in Medical Affairs to shape clinical trials to fulfill US Market needs.
- Experience in lung cancer.
- Experience supporting oncology pipeline or early‑asset programs.
- Experience influencing clinical development strategy at the GPT or GMT level.
- Strong understanding of US oncology practice patterns and clinical trial execution.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed environment.
- Prior field medical experience.
- Existing relationships with lung cancer (SCLC and NSCLC) external experts.
- 20-30%
Cross-Functional Leadership, Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, High Impact Communication, Launch Excellence, Patient Journey
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/