Medical Project Management Director, Global Oncology

Site Name:
Baar Onyx, UK - London - New Oxford Street, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date:
Feb 12 2026

Locations: UK - GSK HQ, US - Upper Providence & Zug - Switzerland

We currently have an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, high‑performing Chief Patient Officer organization (CPO) as Medical Project Management Director, Global Oncology. You will be leading our global team of seven project managers and reporting into the Head of Project Management, Insights and Impact in Global Strategy, Innovation and Performance.

This leadership role is central to ensuring operational excellence, cross‑functional alignment, and flawless execution across a dynamic portfolio.

In 2026, a key strategic focus for the company is excellence in execution. The Director will play a pivotal role in embedding this ambition—strengthening operational rigor, improving delivery consistency, and fostering a high‑performance culture across the Project Management function.

• Manage a team of 6‑8 Medical Project Managers deployed to support oncology early, late, and launching assets.
• Establish clear performance expectations in collaboration with business partners; continuously monitor performance progress and track delivery against annual goals.
• Culture of executional excellence by maintaining high standards in planning, delivery, and effective stakeholder management within a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain strong internal and external networks and work proactively to identify and attract the best talent to renew the organization as needed.

• Actively engage in Project Management, Insights, and Impact Leadership Team meetings, collaborating with peers to shape central team strategic priorities that align with CPO objectives. Support capability‑building initiatives by embedding best practices and learnings across therapies (medical planning, impact framework, GMT risk management, etc.).
• Drive operational excellence by developing/utilizing project management tools (e.g., planning tools, budget frameworks, etc.) and implementing performance dashboards and KPIs to ensure successful execution of the medical plan, delivered on time, within scope and on budget.
• Contribute to high‑performing Global Medical Team (GMT) effectiveness by ensuring strong partnership between PMs and GMLs, PMs delivering strong secretariat role, and full implementation of high‑performing GMT behaviours.
• Stay abreast of industry best practice and advances in Project Management technology, including AI, to drive toward the vision of a world‑class Project Management organization.
• Oversee procurement and annual procurement statement of work cycle.

• Lead business and medical planning with Global Product Strategy to ensure robust processes, deployment, and effective communication to business leaders.
• Ensure Medical Affairs plan alignment with overarching disease area plans.
• Partner closely with Medical Affairs, R&D, Commercial, and other global functions to ensure alignment and integrated planning across oncology programs.
• Ensure efficient monitoring and management of budget spend vs forecast and consolidation of data at TA level working in collaboration with Finance and BPO.
• As member of the therapy medical leadership team, contribute to TA objectives setting and delivery.
• Coordinate medical governance preparation.
• Effective delivery of External Engagement activities.
• Provide input for the TA performance review by delivering a consolidated update on oncology assets and key priorities.

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or related field, or equivalent commercial experience.
• Considerable and proven experience within the pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs and Oncology.
• Experience leading and coaching high‑performing teams and driving change across organisations.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Understanding of core Medical Affairs processes (e.g., Medical Planning, Scientific Engagement…