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Competitive Intelligence Director - Specialty Care

We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Competitive Intelligence Director for our Specialty Care Therapy Area (TA). This is a key role in supporting the Medicines Commercial Teams (MCTs) and Medicines Development Teams (MDTs). As such you will act as an objective, critical and strategic advisor based on your deep expertise in current and future competitive drivers in the market. An opportunity like this rarely arises and we are looking for an exceptional individual who through their insightful and objective analysis of the established and emerging competitive environment can help shape GSK brand and portfolio strategies, now and for the future.

Key responsibilities:

As a full-time member of the Global Competitive Intelligence team aligned to Global Product Strategy in Speciality Care, you will be responsible for

Dedicated competitive intelligence support for inline products, pipeline products, Licensing/Business Development opportunities & other strategic assessments We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Competitive Intelligence Director for our Specialty Care Therapy Area (TA). This is a key role in supporting the Medicines Commercial Teams (MCTs) and Medicines Development Teams (MDTs). As such you will act as an objective, critical and strategic advisor based on your deep expertise in current and future competitive drivers in the market. An opportunity like this rarely arises and we are looking for an exceptional individual who through their insightful and objective analysis of the established and emerging competitive environment can help shape GSK brand and portfolio strategies, now and for the future.

Key responsibilities:

As a full-time member of the Global Competitive Intelligence team aligned to Global Product Strategy in Speciality Care, you will be responsible for

• Dedicated competitive intelligence support for inline products, pipeline products, Licensing/Business Development opportunities & other strategic assessments
• Development of timely and actionable competitive insights including effective integration, consolidation and communication of scientific data analyses and insights at both disease and asset level
• Integrating primary and secondary information sources to derive competitive insights for in-scope pipeline assets, develop insights on competitor development strategies, tactics and potential positioning to ensure competitiveness of GSK assets
• Act as an objective, critical and strategic advisor to asset teams based on deep expertise in current and future competitive drivers in the marketplace
• Lead competitive intelligence planning for key congresses with input from GSK teams and manage third party agency when vendor support required. Drive GSK team preparedness, ensuring key intelligence questions developed, aligning onsite activities and consolidating key insights and disseminating post-congress
• Expert use of a wide range of competitor information sources to support clinical development plans and product profile discussions, development of commercial forecasts, investment and brand strategy decisions (including evidence generation)
• Managing the resourcing and capabilities of a dedicated CI offshore team and CI vendors making sure that the team(s) are optimized to deliver maximum value and on-time delivery to stakeholders
• Develop holistic and predictive competitor landscape assessments based on a thorough understanding and analysis of internal and external business issues using robust CI sources and innovative methodologies and ensure integration of intelligence and CI deliverables into asset development, strategic forecasting, evidence generation and strategic decision making
• Lead cross-functional scenarios analysis and competitive simulation workshops with key MCT and MDT stakeholders
• Manage CI budget on behalf of asset team and engage third party agencies as appropriate. Ensure all CI research activities are conducted within appropriate GSK code of conduct, compliance and ethical business practices.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

The job holder will work with a team of specialists to deliver competitive analysis and strategic recommendations to help shape and future-proof our therapy area strategies. The job holder will shape strategy and influence investment decisions by delivering analysis, insights and recommendations to Senior Leadership and other key partners to ensure a full understanding of the constantly evolving oncology landscape.

• Significant experience in Pharmaceuticals (drug development, competitive intelligence, insights and analytics), strategic management consultancy or as a Pharma/Biotech financial analyst.
• Extensive experience in providing insightful and actionable insights through innovative approaches
• Willingness to spend 20-30% of time on travel to US and EU medical congresses and internal team meetings
• The ideal candidate would be based in the UK or US and have work permission to reside and work in either of these geographies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educated to PhD, MD or Masters level in a biology/medical/pharmaceuticals discipline
• Significant work experience within the healthcare/ pharmaceutical sector
• Experience of working within respiratory, immunology, hepatology, rare diseases fields preferred
• Extensive experience in attending and covering medical congresses
• A clear communicator with the ability to communicate complex issues simply
• A critical, innovative thinker with a background in pharmaceuticals, clinical / research, consultancy or investment analysis
• Experienced in working within a global matrix environment, across a range of functions, seniority, and geographical locations
• Proven ability to challenge, influence and support senior stakeholders

Closing Date for Applications: 30/06/2026 (EOD)

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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.

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.

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