GlaxoSmithKline
Site Name: GSK HQ Posted Date: Feb Associate Director, Content Approval for Specialty/Gen Med, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the global promotional and non-promotional content meets the highest standards of quality, scientific accuracy, balance, and compliance. This includes adherence to internal GSK standards and applicable external regulations, including a robust understanding of the ABPI code of practice. This role will involve fostering robust relationships and collaborations within a highly matrixed environment which includes but is not limited to Commercial, Legal, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and third-party suppliers at a Global level. Key Responsibilities Primary medical reviewer and/or approver who is accountable for the thorough, timely review and approval of Global promotional and non-promotional materials. Ensure content is scientifically accurate, meets the scientific rigor (i.e., levels of evidence); is fair-balanced and meets the GSK requirements/standards/processes as well as complies with applicable external regulations (incl. ABPI Code where relevant). Maintain deep scientific and therapeutic expertise on assigned products and therapy areas. Maintain a deep understanding of ABPI Code of practice (as an AQP/Appropriately Qualified Person) and the GSK interpretation/position to ensure consistent application while reviewing and/or approving global medical or commercial content in scope of ABPI. Strong understanding of the business strategies/unmet needs to ensure the content is aligned with current medical practices/guidelines, and the content is fit for purpose to the targeted audience. Work alongside various business partners to align, validate, and identify solutions to ensure content is of the highest quality and relevant to the audience. Provide timely feedback and recommendations for content created and/or reviewed by third-party vendors and accelerate when third-party vendors do not meet the quality standards. Address and/or escalates to appropriate leadership when content may result in a risk to the business. Stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices to ensure continuous compliance. Identify issues, themes and/or opportunities for continuous improvement that enhance the quality and compliance of materials and activities. Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory and legal teams during audits and inspections, providing documentation and insights as needed. Actively participate in workstreams to develop best practices, ways of working and continuous improvement for promotional and non-promotional content approval process. Actively contribute and provide input to content creation plans to ensure content deliverables and timelines are realistic and achievable. Support other GMI&CA team activities (e.g. MI content creation, US medical review), when required and in onboarding new content approval team members. Why You? Basic Qualifications Master's/Graduate Degree in Life Sciences or Healthcare. 4+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience. 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience as a reviewer of content used in promotional and non-promotional settings. Understanding of the typical commercial and medical activities from a global perspective in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., promotion, medical education, external partnerships, advisory boards). Strong clinical literature evaluation skills. Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of content approval requirements incl. external regulations (e.g. ABPI Code). Strong understanding of international Codes of Practice FDA, IFPMA, EFIPIA, IPHA, ABPI etc. Capable to cope with pressure and meet tight timelines. Experience of working at both global and local country level. Experience working with global teams in a matrix environment. Ability to work effectively with others, delegate appropriately and foster a strong culture of teamwork. Experience in areas such as Vaccines, Respiratory, Immunology, Hepatology, General Medicines, and Infectious Diseases. Strong organizational and planning skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and manage/prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to accurately evaluate and summarize complex scientific literature, real-world evidence, and other observational research studies for scientific evaluation needs by various customer types. Ability to clearly communicate complex scientific data in a concise and accurate manner. Demonstrated customer-focus, problem solving abilities and strong conflict resolution skills. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at where you can also request a call. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive. 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
Site Name: GSK HQ Posted Date: Feb Associate Director, Content Approval for Specialty/Gen Med, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the global promotional and non-promotional content meets the highest standards of quality, scientific accuracy, balance, and compliance. This includes adherence to internal GSK standards and applicable external regulations, including a robust understanding of the ABPI code of practice. This role will involve fostering robust relationships and collaborations within a highly matrixed environment which includes but is not limited to Commercial, Legal, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and third-party suppliers at a Global level. Key Responsibilities Primary medical reviewer and/or approver who is accountable for the thorough, timely review and approval of Global promotional and non-promotional materials. Ensure content is scientifically accurate, meets the scientific rigor (i.e., levels of evidence); is fair-balanced and meets the GSK requirements/standards/processes as well as complies with applicable external regulations (incl. ABPI Code where relevant). Maintain deep scientific and therapeutic expertise on assigned products and therapy areas. Maintain a deep understanding of ABPI Code of practice (as an AQP/Appropriately Qualified Person) and the GSK interpretation/position to ensure consistent application while reviewing and/or approving global medical or commercial content in scope of ABPI. Strong understanding of the business strategies/unmet needs to ensure the content is aligned with current medical practices/guidelines, and the content is fit for purpose to the targeted audience. Work alongside various business partners to align, validate, and identify solutions to ensure content is of the highest quality and relevant to the audience. Provide timely feedback and recommendations for content created and/or reviewed by third-party vendors and accelerate when third-party vendors do not meet the quality standards. Address and/or escalates to appropriate leadership when content may result in a risk to the business. Stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices to ensure continuous compliance. Identify issues, themes and/or opportunities for continuous improvement that enhance the quality and compliance of materials and activities. Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory and legal teams during audits and inspections, providing documentation and insights as needed. Actively participate in workstreams to develop best practices, ways of working and continuous improvement for promotional and non-promotional content approval process. Actively contribute and provide input to content creation plans to ensure content deliverables and timelines are realistic and achievable. Support other GMI&CA team activities (e.g. MI content creation, US medical review), when required and in onboarding new content approval team members. Why You? Basic Qualifications Master's/Graduate Degree in Life Sciences or Healthcare. 4+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience. 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience as a reviewer of content used in promotional and non-promotional settings. Understanding of the typical commercial and medical activities from a global perspective in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., promotion, medical education, external partnerships, advisory boards). Strong clinical literature evaluation skills. Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of content approval requirements incl. external regulations (e.g. ABPI Code). Strong understanding of international Codes of Practice FDA, IFPMA, EFIPIA, IPHA, ABPI etc. Capable to cope with pressure and meet tight timelines. Experience of working at both global and local country level. Experience working with global teams in a matrix environment. Ability to work effectively with others, delegate appropriately and foster a strong culture of teamwork. Experience in areas such as Vaccines, Respiratory, Immunology, Hepatology, General Medicines, and Infectious Diseases. Strong organizational and planning skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and manage/prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to accurately evaluate and summarize complex scientific literature, real-world evidence, and other observational research studies for scientific evaluation needs by various customer types. Ability to clearly communicate complex scientific data in a concise and accurate manner. Demonstrated customer-focus, problem solving abilities and strong conflict resolution skills. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at where you can also request a call. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive. 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
GlaxoSmithKline
Senior Manager, Trading Partner Quality Closing Date: 4th March 2026 (COB) Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Position Summary You will lead quality activities for GSK's trading partner operations in the United Kingdom. You will act as the Responsible Person for wholesale distribution and the Designated Person for active substance distribution. You will work with internal teams and external partners to keep supply chains compliant and resilient. We value practical, collaborative leaders who protect patient safety and enable efficient, compliant distribution. This role offers visible impact, career growth and the chance to contribute to our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities Serve as Responsible Person for wholesale distribution and Designated Person for active substance distribution, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Own licensing and registrations required for trading operations and keep them current with national and international regulations. Lead the Trading Partner Quality Management System, maintaining policies, procedures and records to meet regulatory expectations. Manage quality risk and issue escalation through the Trading Partner Quality Risk Management Board and Quality Council. Provide quality oversight for audits, manage audit responses and drive corrective actions to closure. Lead, coach and develop a small team of quality specialists and assistants supporting trading partner activities. Working pattern and travel This role is based in the United Kingdom at GSKHQ site and follows a hybrid working model. You will work on site and remotely as required. Flexible hours may be needed for global collaboration. Travel may be required for stakeholder meetings or audits in the UK and internationally. Basic Qualifications Degree in a scientific, technical, legal or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Significant experience in quality, regulatory or compliance roles in a regulated industry. Practical knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and the Human Medicines Regulations, or equivalent national legislation. Experience managing Quality Management Systems and audit programs. Experience in licensing, registrations or regulatory affairs for distribution activities. Proven people leadership experience, including managing teams in a matrix environment. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience holding Responsible Person status with a national regulator. Knowledge of controlled drug licensing and precursor chemical requirements for the UK. Experience with active substance registrations and global trading services operations. Strong track record managing supplier or third party quality relationships. Experience using quality management systems such as Veeva or similar electronic QMS tools. Professional qualifications in quality, pharmacy, regulatory affairs or related fields. What we value in you You focus on outcomes and patient safety. You make clear, evidence based decisions. You build trusted working relationships across teams. You explain complex requirements in simple terms. You coach others and share knowledge. You welcome inclusion and different perspectives. You stay calm under pressure and keep work moving forward. How to apply If this role feels like a good next step, please apply now. Tell us how your experience will help deliver safe, compliant distribution and strengthen trading partner quality. We look forward to hearing from you. Why GSK? 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. 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. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at where you can also request a call.
Senior Manager, Trading Partner Quality Closing Date: 4th March 2026 (COB) Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Position Summary You will lead quality activities for GSK's trading partner operations in the United Kingdom. You will act as the Responsible Person for wholesale distribution and the Designated Person for active substance distribution. You will work with internal teams and external partners to keep supply chains compliant and resilient. We value practical, collaborative leaders who protect patient safety and enable efficient, compliant distribution. This role offers visible impact, career growth and the chance to contribute to our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities Serve as Responsible Person for wholesale distribution and Designated Person for active substance distribution, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Own licensing and registrations required for trading operations and keep them current with national and international regulations. Lead the Trading Partner Quality Management System, maintaining policies, procedures and records to meet regulatory expectations. Manage quality risk and issue escalation through the Trading Partner Quality Risk Management Board and Quality Council. Provide quality oversight for audits, manage audit responses and drive corrective actions to closure. Lead, coach and develop a small team of quality specialists and assistants supporting trading partner activities. Working pattern and travel This role is based in the United Kingdom at GSKHQ site and follows a hybrid working model. You will work on site and remotely as required. Flexible hours may be needed for global collaboration. Travel may be required for stakeholder meetings or audits in the UK and internationally. Basic Qualifications Degree in a scientific, technical, legal or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Significant experience in quality, regulatory or compliance roles in a regulated industry. Practical knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and the Human Medicines Regulations, or equivalent national legislation. Experience managing Quality Management Systems and audit programs. Experience in licensing, registrations or regulatory affairs for distribution activities. Proven people leadership experience, including managing teams in a matrix environment. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience holding Responsible Person status with a national regulator. Knowledge of controlled drug licensing and precursor chemical requirements for the UK. Experience with active substance registrations and global trading services operations. Strong track record managing supplier or third party quality relationships. Experience using quality management systems such as Veeva or similar electronic QMS tools. Professional qualifications in quality, pharmacy, regulatory affairs or related fields. What we value in you You focus on outcomes and patient safety. You make clear, evidence based decisions. You build trusted working relationships across teams. You explain complex requirements in simple terms. You coach others and share knowledge. You welcome inclusion and different perspectives. You stay calm under pressure and keep work moving forward. How to apply If this role feels like a good next step, please apply now. Tell us how your experience will help deliver safe, compliant distribution and strengthen trading partner quality. We look forward to hearing from you. Why GSK? 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. 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. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at where you can also request a call.
