Vaccines Field Director Medical Science Liaisons - West

Vaccines MSL Field Director, West Location: Texas, California, Colorado (other Western US locations will be considered). Are you energized by developing MSL team capabilities to achieve world-class scientific engagement through excellence in day-to-day management and coaching of your people? If so, this Director, Medical Science Liaison position could be an exciting opportunity to consider. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the overall performance of the MSL team and the ongoing capability development of their people by effectively leading, coaching, and managing. Accountable for MSL performance metrics by setting clear vision and expectation for their team, and by actively driving a continuous improvement mindset. Lead the development of strategy, processes, and capabilities that optimize scientific engagement with external experts. Ensure relevant consolidated medical insights are effectively and appropriately shared across the business and strongly represent the medical voice of the external expert and the patient. Effectively integrate the MSL team within Medical Affairs and work collaboratively with all cross-functional business partners to ensure aligned implementation of MSL activities to strategic business plans. Work closely with sales leadership to ensure optimal alignment and ways of working between Sales and MSL teams. Prioritize work and MSL resources across the team (i.e. operational budget management, staffing levels, etc.) to meet the needs of the Medical plans. Effectively recruit talent into the MSL team and facilitate robust onboarding of all new starters. Ensure compliance of the MSL team with GSK standards and policies, and with local codes of practice, guidelines and laws by driving a “can do” culture whereby MSLs use sound medical judgment in their day-to-day activities. Basic Qualifications Accredited doctorate degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (Pharm.D., D.Sc., D.N.P., Ph.D., or M.D./D.O.) Six or more years of experience in an MSL organization. One or more years of experience leading a team. Preferred Qualifications Two or more years of experience in Vaccines or Infectious Disease. Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Strong skills in coaching, leading, and management of people. Effective communication skills at all levels of the business. Strong business mindset and ability to balance cross-functional objectives. Leadership experience in a matrix environment with demonstrated excellence in cross-functional working to drive business focused outcomes. Effective networking and collaboration skills to achieve business results. Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical governance environment. Significant operational management experience (i.e. resource, budget, project evaluation) Strong negotiation and strategic influencing skills. Understanding clinical development, and statistical design and analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $221,100 to $368,500. If you are based in another US location, the annual base salary range is $201,000 to $335,000. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. 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 GlaxoSmithKline