Senior Director - External Partnerships, Oncology; Europe

Senior Director - External Partnerships, Oncology (Europe)

Job Purpose:

At GSK, our purpose is to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade by discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines.
Responsibilities:

Contribute to the setup and operationalisation of the new Global team for partnerships across Europe.
Jointly lead prioritisation and planning of high‑impact research centres and collaborative groups aligned to strategic priorities and data‑generation needs.
Act as a trusted partner contact, leading partnership development, onboarding and relationship management across Europe.
Embed effective ways of working across local and Global teams to deliver aligned plans and outcomes.
Represent GSK with professionalism at key events, strategic meetings and scientific conferences.
Maintain an outside‑in perspective by identifying emerging opportunities, evaluating partners and monitoring competitor activities.
Ensure compliance with country‑specific regulatory, ethical and data‑governance requirements.
Drive project, budget and stakeholder management for partnership initiatives; define and track KPIs and impact metrics.
Provide progress updates and requests for stakeholders.

Key

Skills:

Proven expertise in external relationship development and management.
Ability to build and maintain advocacy with recognised external experts.
Exceptional stakeholder management with leaders and cross‑functional teams.
Evidence of leadership, including line‑management experience.
Strategic thinking and advanced problem‑solving skills.
Experience in a matrixed and/or international setting.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills that drive mutually beneficial outcomes.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex scientific information.
Strength in managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Science‑based background (BSc, MD, PhD, Pharm

D or equivalent).
Experience in clinical development, medical affairs or strategy within oncology.
Familiarity with industry regulatory considerations within Europe.
Accountable for delivery of KPIs, using data and insights to inform decisions.

Location:

Hybrid regional role covering Europe; travel required.
Final date to receive applications: 11/01/2026.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why you are right for this position.
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, military service, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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