Head, US Ecosystem Strategy [Communications & Government Affairs (CGA)]

Head, U S Ecosystem Strategy [Communications & Government Affairs (CGA)] Location: Washington, DC The US healthcare system is complex and constantly evolving. GSK collaborates with diverse stakeholders to better understand patient needs in diagnosis, treatment, delivery, and care. Our ambition is to collaborate with external groups—including health organizations, public health societies, patient advocacy groups, and non‑traditional partners—to address specific challenges and opportunities in prioritized disease areas, US health system changes, broader policy reforms, and external giving opportunities aligned with GSK’s market‑shaping priorities. The Head, US CGA Ecosystem Strategy (ES) reports to the Vice President, U.S. Communications & Government Affairs, and serves as a key member of the U.S. CGA Leadership Team. The role is responsible for shaping the external environment through high‑impact external engagements aligned with GSK’s patient, policy, and system priorities, and for leading design and execution of external engagement strategies that drive health system change through campaigns and public affairs initiatives. Responsibilities Implement the vision of the team to establish GSK leadership in proactively shaping the broader environment, including disease areas and key policy & access issues. Lead prioritized external stakeholder engagements in priority disease and issue areas. Collaborate with Pipeline, Product, and Patient teams to improve the care experience for patients by addressing broader barriers to care, closing treatment gaps, and measurably improving disease understanding, prevention, and treatment. Obtain key patient and health system insights from external collaboration to proactively drive specific ecosystem strategies at the local and national levels. Initiate the ‘pull through’ from GSK external engagements to orchestrate multistakeholder health system initiatives, working with internal and external partners to lead ecosystem priorities. Act as a forward‑looking thought partner for U.S. leadership with the ambition to get ahead of U.S. health system transformation. Serve as a strong financial steward of GSK, managing a significant project and external giving budget. Serve as the single point of accountability for governance, controls, oversight, reporting, and risk management of advocacy activities, ensuring funding areas of interest are aligned cross‑functionally. Ensure that the team serves as an independent, enterprise‑oriented, product‑agnostic strategic function. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree—BA/BS in public policy, public health, health administration, business, communications, political science, or a related field. At least 8 years in the pharma/biotech industry or healthcare consulting. Deep experience working with external organizations in the advocacy and policy space to drive clear health advocacy strategies. Proven knowledge of U.S. health system design, transformation, and health policy trends. At least 5 years leading matrix teams. At least 3 years managing people. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in government/public affairs, external affairs, health systems strategy, or related functions—including a minimum of 5 years in people management and leading cross‑functional teams. A demonstrated track record building and managing strategic partnerships with external stakeholders. Proven experience designing and implementing multi‑stakeholder external engagement strategies that align to commercial, medical, access, policy, and health system transformation objectives. Experience managing meaningful program budgets and external giving/funding allocations (low‑ to mid‑millions; comfortable overseeing $10–20 M). Experience working closely with legal/compliance, medical affairs, market access, finance, commercial teams, and global stakeholders to operationalize external engagement. Working familiarity with pharmaceutical industry compliance and legal constraints for external engagement, grants, and donations (e.g., U.S. Sunshine/OPD, PhRMA Code implications). Experience using patient insights, qualitative research, market intelligence, and real‑world evidence to inform strategy. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to represent the organization externally and influence senior internal leaders. Demonstrated ability to synthesize external stakeholder input and health system trends into actionable insights and present them to senior leadership. Experience coaching and developing individual contributors, leading through influence, setting priorities, and managing workload across multiple complex projects. The U.S. annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $196,500 to $327,500. The role also offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in a share‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits include health care and other insurance benefits for employees and families, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr GSK