Director, IME and HCO Funding

Position Summary The Director of External Funding leads the assessment and execution of external funding programs, Independent Medical Education (IME), and Medical Affairs‑led Memberships, Grants & Sponsorships. The role ensures that all HCRO funding activities uphold scientific integrity, are aligned to enterprise and therapeutic area objectives, and comply with regulatory and internal requirements. The Director serves as a functional expert and primary point of contact, partnering across Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance and external scientific/educational HCRO organizations. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the USMA external funding program, ensuring alignment with medical affairs objectives, therapeutic area priorities, and the annual external funding budget. Define and maintain funding priorities, criteria, governance, decision‑making frameworks, and KPIs that preserve scientific independence and regulatory compliance. Conduct scientific and strategic assessment of funding proposals and provide clear, documented funding recommendations and rationales. Ensure all funded activities meet U.S. federal/state laws, FDA guidance, OIG/AdvaMed expectations, Sunshine/aggregate reporting and GSK policies/SOPs; keep documentation audit‑ready. Act as the primary point of contact for funding with non‑promotional education partners (e.g., medical education providers, AMCs, societies, advocacy groups). Partner with medical leads, Legal, Compliance, HEOR, Field Medical, Medical Strategy, and therapeutic area SMEs to ensure high‑quality, aligned funding decisions and outcomes. Establish learning outcomes and KPIs to assess educational effectiveness and practice‑change impact; translate insights into recommendations for medical strategy, scientific communications, and field teams. Maintain a balanced, strategically aligned funding portfolio across education types, partners, and therapeutic areas; forecast needs and adjust resources as medical strategy shifts. Identify risks to scientific independence and reputation; lead mitigation strategies, support policy updates, internal training, and audit responses. Drive continuous improvement across the external funding lifecycle and ensure data accuracy, consistent decision‑making, and ongoing audit readiness. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, medical or clinical field. 8+ years in science, medical or pharmaceutical/biotechnology field. Experience managing IME, grant funding programs, or executing grant‑funded medical educational programs. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in a scientific, medical or clinical field. 3+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience within medical affairs or related functions. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage external funding, medical grants, medical affairs operations, compliance or related functions with operational leadership experience. Experience with medical educational design and adult learning principles. What We Value in You A learner‑first mindset: seek to understand needs and design practical funding approaches. Clear communication: simplify complex requirements into actionable guidance. Collaborative approach: build trust across internal teams and external partners. Commitment to inclusion: ensure equitable and accessible funding opportunities. Integrity and transparency: manage funds ethically and document decisions clearly. Benefits Summary Review GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program offered to U.S. employees. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. How to Apply Submit your application and include examples of funding programs you have led and the outcomes achieved. We look forward to learning how you can help us unite science, technology, and talent to advance disease prevention and treatment. #J-18808-Ljbffr GlaxoSmithKline