Site Name: UK - London - Brentford
Posted Date: Aug 4 2023

ABPI Global Medical Signatory

Location: GSK House (Brentford) OR possibility to work remotely

Job Purpose

The ABPI Medical Final Signatory role is primarily to provide both medical and compliance support for internal stakeholders through projects such as copy approval, audits, Code case summaries and report writing.

We are looking for an experienced, bright and enthusiastic member of the team who thrives on variety and works well in a high pace environment. Working in a global role within vaccines with multiple stakeholders and supporting copy approval operations and setting standards for approval of content under the ABPI code of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level scientific advisory support for claims/material development, ensuring medical accuracy of scientific content, and compliance with GSK’s Code of Practice and the ABPI code of practice.

• Provide brand support for the preparation and final signatory approval of promotional, non-promotional and corporate communications materials and activities.

• Support the continued implementation of a Code Compliant system for all promotional and non-promotional activities, ensuring the company is in line with the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) standards, the MHRA blue guide for advertising and promotion and all applicable international Codes of Practice (EFPIA, IFPMA, and respective National Codes and National Regulatory Bodies) at all times.

• Provision of workable compliant solutions to support business development opportunities/product launches and contribute to the development of marketing campaigns and congress activities.

• Timely, accurate review and approval of materials in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice.

• Accurately report the quality-check findings for each reviewed material through internal quality tracking systems.

• Provide scientific direction and consult during the early steps of content creation to circumvent caveats and accelerate the internal copy approval process.

• Advocate code compliance across the Vaccines organization through strategic partnership and effective cross-functional communication with Commercial, Medical Affairs and Communications stakeholders.

• Build relationship with content owners, review and approval stakeholders by exchanging value and trust to ensure effective communication around the copy approval standards.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• A UK-registered Medical Doctor (GMC) or Pharmacist (GPhC) or a candidate who obtained their medical degree from a university located in one of the member countries of the European Economic Area (EEA)

• Previous industry experience in quality, Commercial or Medical Affairs observing the ABPI code compliance

• Background in vaccines, immunology or infectious diseases either through training or post-graduate education would be a plus

• A fair understanding of the drug development process and vaccine clinical trial design, statistics and findings.

• Good interpretation of scientific data from peer-reviewed journals

• Strong clinical literature evaluation skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently and manage/prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

• Clear ability to summarize complex scientific literature, real-world evidence, CER, and other observational research studies for scientific evaluation needs by various customer types

• Ability to operate in a highly dynamic, changing, and matrixed environment

• Ability to develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with internal partners locally and globally

• Demonstrated customer-focus, problem solving abilities and strong conflict resolution skills

• Solid experience in a similar role

Preferred Qualifications

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Strong communications skills, experience in stakeholder management, problem-solving mindset and customer orientated.

• Capable to cope with pressure and meet tight timelines (Congresses)

• Experience working with global teams

• Experience managing or participating in large projects

• Experience with working with other International Codes: IFPMA, EFIPIA, IPHA, etc

• Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders on priorities and needs to fill scientific data gaps or needs of HCPs, Payers, Patients, IDN, Public Health Authorities or Government Customer

• Experience communicating and translating evidence and customer insights to/with matrix team partners; proven ability to develop innovative, customer-focused medical solutions and resources.

Why GSK?

GSK is 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 R&D focus is to deliver a new generation of vaccines and medicines using the science of the immune system, human genetics and advanced technologies to get ahead of infectious diseases, HIV, cancer and other immune-mediated and respiratory diseases. We do all this with a commitment to operate responsibly for all our stakeholders by prioritising Innovation, Performance and Trust.

Our bold ambitions for patients are reflected in new commitments to growth and a significant step-change in delivery over the next five years. This means more GSK vaccines and medicines, including innovative new products, will reach more people who need them than ever before.

We have long believed that building trust is key to stronger performance, helping to create value for shareholders, impact for patients and society and a reason outstanding people choose to work for and with us. That’s why being a responsible business is an integral part of our strategy. Taking action on environmental, social and governance issues is a key driver in our strategy.

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

Closing Date for Applications: 18/08/2023 (COB)

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GSK is 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 positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

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 workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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