Director, External Engagement, GU

GSK•Upper Providence, PA

About The Position

The Director, External Engagement GU will lead GSK’s global commercial engagement plans with External Experts and key congresses for GU Cancer. Working across functions and regions, the role shapes strategy and delivers patient impact in partnership with R&D, medical, access, insights, and local-market colleagues to create clear, evidence-led external engagement and congress plans. The position is suited to someone who thrives in dynamic environments, is comfortable with ambiguity, and is motivated to drive high-impact performance for GU cancers. The successful candidate will bring strong accountability, a track record in external engagement, and experience developing innovative approaches to build and mobilize advocacy in competitive markets. As a member of the Global Commercial team, the Director also contributes to overarching asset and tumor-area strategies while ensuring engagement adheres to regulations, internal policies, and high ethical standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Prior experience working specifically in GU cancer.
Demonstrated experience leading external engagement and congress strategies.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in a matrix environment.
Experience using data and insights to inform strategic decisions and measure outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, such as an MBA, MPH, MSc, PharmD, PhD, or related degree.
In-market external engagement experience.
Track record of managing external agencies and vendor partnerships.
Strong financial acumen, including experience in budget management and ROI assessments.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of the global commercial external engagement strategy and tactical plans for GU Cancer.
Collaborate across the enterprise, especially with Medical Affairs and R&D, to align goals, strategies, tactics, and enabling insights and position GSK as a leader in GU Cancer.
Work closely with medical colleagues and co-create with markets to leverage and refine the Key External Expert (KEE) framework in alignment with asset and tumor-area strategy, developing and mobilizing advocacy.
Deliver high-quality, high-impact KEE engagement and congress strategies and tactics in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Establish and track key performance indicators to measure commercial impact and inform rapid learning cycles.
Coach and develop stakeholders and influence senior leaders to secure resources and alignment.
Contribute to overarching asset and tumor-area strategies as a member of the Global Commercial team.
Ensure KEE engagement and congress strategies comply with applicable regulations and internal policies and maintain high ethical standards.