Head of Vaccine / Infectious Disease Medical Affairs

About the role

GSK is looking for a Head of Vaccine / Infectious Disease Medical Affairs, a senior leadership position responsible for building and leading the Vaccine / Infectious Disease Medical Affairs function in Japan. The role covers overall leadership of medical activities across the portfolio, including Product Medical Leads, Medical Advisors and MSL functions, and acts as a senior leader within the Japan Medical Affairs Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated Vaccine / Infectious Disease medical strategy aligned with global and regional priorities, in partnership with Global and Regional Medical Affairs
• Lead and develop high-performing medical teams, including Product Medical Leads, Medical Advisors and MSLs
• Drive high-quality external scientific engagement with key stakeholders
• Provide strategic medical input into lifecycle management, launches and post-launch activities
• Ensure compliance with GSK governance, JPMA codes, MHLW regulations and GCP requirements
• Work with Regulatory, Development and Health Outcomes partners on integrated evidence planning

Required profile

• Significant experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated leadership of Vaccine / Infectious Disease Medical Affairs teams or functions
• Strong experience in Vaccine / Infectious Disease therapeutic areas
• Experience supporting vaccine or infectious disease product launches and evidence generation
• Solid understanding of the Japanese healthcare environment and market access considerations
• Preferred: MD, PhD or equivalent advanced scientific degree; medical qualification or advanced clinical/scientific expertise in vaccines, infectious diseases, immunology or public health; prior global or regional Medical Affairs leadership experience

Required skills

• Native-level Japanese and business-level English
• Strategic and business acumen, translating scientific data into medical strategy
• People leadership and matrix leadership, cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical governance and compliance in Japan