Auckland City, AucklandSite Name: New Zealand - North Island - AucklandPosted Date: Nov 28 2019Medical Affairs Manager- Vaccines (part time/0.6)GlaxoSmithKline is a science-led global healthcare company. We research and develop a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas of Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare.Our vaccines business is one of the largest in the world. We produce paediatric and adult vaccines for a range of infectious diseases. Our Vaccines business is one of the largest in the world producing paediatric and adult vaccines for a wide range of infectious diseases. In New Zealand, our vaccines portfolio helps prevent illnesses such as hepatitis, rabies, rotavirus, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles, mumps, rubella, meningococcal disease and influenza.We have a rare opportunity available for an experienced pharmaceutical Medical professional to join our close-knit and supportive NZ team. Reporting into the Cluster Medical Lead, this is a critical, strategic and high profile role for the business.Your responsibilities will be broad and will include:Acting as the Local Medical Lead and providing appropriate medical oversight of vaccines clinical studies.External engagement with a focus on maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders.Leading, coaching, training and developing the NZ medical and broader NZ vaccines team.Providing medical and technical expertise and input into scientific submissions; medical strategy and providing final sign off for GSK vaccines materials and medical activityDeveloping and maintaining extensive knowledge in the vaccines therapeutic area as well as keeping up to date with GSK pipeline products and activitiesMedical governance, risk management, regulatory and pharmacovigilance accountabilities including considerations relating to patient safety.To be successful in this role you will have:Previous experience in a Medical Science Liaison or Medical Affairs Manager role within the pharmaceutical sector.Experience and willingness to engage with external customers and stakeholders.An applied understanding of the NZ healthcare/pharmaceutical landscape.A medical degree (preferred) or a degree in a related field such as Pharmacy or Biomedical Science.Specific vaccines therapeutic area expertise (preferred)A commitment to the highest standards of ethical medical practice and governance.This is a rare and exciting leadership opportunity that will allow you to make a meaningful and tangible contribution to an organisation that is committed to driving innovation and best practice leading with ethical approaches to all our activities including access to medicines and reinvestment into the communities we operate in.GSK is a place where outstanding people do amazing things. We have clear values and expectations and we put them at the heart of everything we do. At GSK we value diversity and treat all candidates equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution.Our goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. We believe that we all bring something unique to GSK and when we combine our knowledge, experiences and styles together, the impact is incredible. Come join our adventure at GSK where you will be inspired to do your best work for our patients and consumers. A place where you can be you, feel good and keep growing.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
