Hepatology Strategic Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate professional to lead pre-launch activities for a non-authorized hepatitis brand and hepatology pipelines, aligned with the government’s goal of eliminating Hepatitis B. This high-impact role requires an individual with expertise in public health strategy, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and pre-market development planning. You will work closely with policymakers, healthcare experts, and decision-makers to ensure successful preparation for product introduction while advancing disease elimination efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive pre-launch plan for the hepatitis brand, focusing on market readiness, landscape shaping, and stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (market access, medical affairs, government affairs, finance etc.) to create anticipatory frameworks and tools for launch-stage execution.
• Build strong relationships with KOL, policymakers and government health agencies, aligning brand strategies with national hepatitis elimination priorities.
• Contribute to shaping policies and initiatives aimed at implementing effective screening, prevention, and treatment programs for Hepatitis B.
• Advocate for access, affordability, and healthcare system integration of the future product.
• Partner with key opinion leaders (KOLs), academic researchers, and healthcare experts to identify unmet medical needs, positioning the brand as integral to Hepatitis B solutions.
• Organize and lead advisory boards, workshops, and public health forums to foster collaboration and insights exchange.
• Monitor market trends related to Hepatitis B, including patient demographics, epidemiology, and treatment gaps.
• Generate actionable insights to guide pre-launch priorities and adaptation of brand strategies to local contexts.
• Support the creation of awareness campaigns targeting patients, providers, and public health organizations to underline the importance of Hepatitis B elimination efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams on educational initiatives about disease management and breakthrough innovations, ensuring alignment with governmental goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public health, life sciences, business, or a related field (e.g., MPH, MBA, MD, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of working within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with government policies on infectious disease elimination programs, such as WHO guidelines or national Hepatitis frameworks.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution in pre-launch or launch contexts.
• Strong expertise in policy advocacy and government relations within the healthcare sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, especially with KOLs and policymakers.
• Analytical skills for market research and insights development.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and public health outreach.

Desired Attributes

• Passion for public health and the vision of hepatitis elimination.
• Ability to work in dynamic, cross-functional teams and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solver willing to innovate in uncertain or evolving policy environments.

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. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.