Oncology Medical Head UK at GSK in UK – London – New Oxford Street
- Company: GSK
- Location: UK – London – New Oxford Street
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 6+ years
Overview
Medical Affairs is critical in ensuring that our medicines reach the appropriate patients. The UK Oncology Medical Head provides overall leadership for Oncology Medical Affairs activities in the UK. This role leads the Oncology Medical team, including Medical Asset Leads and the Field Medical Direct…
Job description
- Medical Affairs is critical in ensuring that our medicines reach the appropriate patients. The UK Oncology Medical Head provides overall leadership for Oncology Medical Affairs activities in the UK. This role leads the Oncology Medical team, including Medical Asset Leads and the Field Medical Director, to develop and execute global, regional and country-specific Medical Affairs plans, while ensuring robust medical governance and full compliance for oncology-related activities in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Develop, lead and effectively deploy the UK Oncology Medical team (Medical Asset Leads, Medical & Scientific Advisors, MSLs and supporting roles).
- Lead the Field Medical Director to ensure MSL focus on priority activities, aligned with global and local strategy.
- Set clear objectives, assess performance and provide ongoing coaching, feedback and development for direct and indirect reports.
- Provide strategic input into global and regional Oncology Medical strategies, informed by customer insights and UK customer voice.
- Translate global and regional medical plans into robust, country-level medical tactics and ensure high-quality execution in the UK.
- Ensure close partnership with Global and Regional Medical Affairs to shape and deliver Oncology strategy.
- Ensure provision of strategic input into global medical planning, including areas of unmet need and customer priorities.
- Ensure robust evidence gap analysis for UK oncology assets.
- Contribute to the development of global Integrated Evidence Plans (IEPs) and ensure execution of the UK local evidence plan.
- Support and oversee appropriate use of local non-interventional studies, observational research, real-world evidence and other evidence generation activities in oncology, in line with governance and compliance requirements.
- As an experienced Medical Final Signatory or AQP, provide leadership on governance and compliance oversight for Oncology Medical activities in the UK.
- Champion and lead the application of the ABPI Code of Practice within the Oncology Medical team.
- Drive unwavering compliant work practices and support safe, ethical and appropriate use of research compounds and products.
- Ensure Medical review and approval processes are robust and timely, with appropriate risk management and documentation.
- Establish and maintain a strong, supportive partnership with UK Oncology commercial colleagues, ensuring clear role boundaries and compliance with the ABPI Code.
- Collaborate closely with Market Access, Health Outcomes, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, Compliance and other cross-functional partners to support successful access and appropriate use of oncology medicines.
- Represent UK Oncology Medical Affairs in internal and external forums, including interactions with healthcare professionals, patient organisations and other key stakeholders, in line with GSK policies and the ABPI Code.
- Manage all UK Oncology Medical activities within agreed scope, timelines and resources.
- Oversee basic financial and budget management for Oncology Medical Affairs, ensuring appropriate prioritisation and resource allocation.
- Monitor performance metrics and continuously seek opportunities to simplify, improve and innovate ways of working within the Oncology Medical team.
Requirements
- GMC-registered physician or UK-registered Pharmacist who is an ABPI Final Medical Signatory, with recent Oncology Medical Affairs experience or an appropriate alternative specialist therapy area; OR
- Significant matrix leadership experience through both UK and global/regional roles in oncology.
- Prior experience working as a Medical Director/Advisor with recent (within the past 12 months) experience of leading other leaders.
- Demonstrated understanding of the UK healthcare environment, including Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) and market access challenges.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical ethics and governance and clear understanding of pharmaceutical compliance policies and procedures.
- Demonstrable experience of leading others in the application of the ABPI Code of Practice.
- Basic financial and budget management experience.
- Prior experience with commercial product launches and expanded access programmes in relevant regions.
- Prior experience working with commercial and/or government payers.
- Robust understanding of internal and external codes of practice and regulations (with certification where applicable).
- Demonstrated matrix leadership experience, with the ability to build strong networks, manage complexity and work effectively across cultural and functional boundaries.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects, budgets and stakeholder interactions simultaneously.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient.
- Outstanding listening, communication, collaborative teamwork and leadership skills, with experience interfacing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- General understanding of statistics, safety and regulatory requirements relevant to oncology medicines.
- Ability to balance scientific data with practical healthcare delivery needs across diverse health systems to optimise medical implementation of innovation.
Skills
Required
- GMC registration
- UK Pharmacist registration
- ABPI Final Medical Signatory
- Oncology Medical Affairs experience
- Matrix leadership
- Medical Director/Advisor experience
- Leading other leaders
- Health Technology Assessments (HTAs)
- Market access
- Pharmaceutical ethics and governance
- ABPI Code of Practice
- Financial and budget management
About 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 a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Find out more on our career site.