Director, Global Strategic Insights – Oncology

GSK•Upper Providence, PA

About The Position

At GSK, we unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We prioritize research into vaccines and medicines across our four core therapeutic areas of infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology. We also remain open to other opportunities where the science aligns with our strategic approach. Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, insatiable curiosity, broad pharma expertise, and a strong commitment to deploying insights to guide business strategy? If so, consider being a key partner in the growth of GSK Oncology as Global Strategic Insights (GSI) Director. In this role, you will drive strategic insight generation that will define and shape Global Product Strategy for one of our Oncology brands, one which is a critical launch asset from the Anti-drug Conjugate (ADC) portfolio and the EMBOLD clinical development program. Working closely with the Global Product Strategy Commercialization Leader and a wide, cross-functional group of partners, you will: Lead insight generation to shape and drive commercial forecasts for business governance milestones, in close partnership with cross-functional teams Define, structure, plan, and commission global market research to proactively address key business questions and generate actionable and concise recommendations Leverage technology and innovation to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness in insight generation, while maintaining rigor and quality Develop robust forecast models ensuring seamless integration of market and customer insights into sound forecasts that contribute to investment planning decisions Partner with the Global Competitive Intelligence team to closely monitor the latest external developments, and translate these into concise and impactful recommendations Be a thought-partner for the cross-functional teams This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Lead multiple workstreams, and exert influence within cross-functional matrices Harness the latest research and analytical methodologies to drive a competitive edge for GSK Develop deep subject matter expertise in lead indication, tracking trends, current and evolving competitive landscapes, and generating long-term strategic outlooks Deliver well-integrated, actionable insights and ensure their strategic application to support global strategy, governance, and investment decisions Manage vendor relationships to achieve a mutually rewarding partnership while ensuring excellence in insight generation execution Leverage a wide range of tools and resources to identify opportunities, assess program potential, and provide guidance to optimize development plans Continue to build your ability to influence the planning and activities of cross-functional teams to help create alignment, clarity, and a clear sense of shared responsibility for the brands you work on.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Strong track record of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably encompassing both global and regional business analytics & insights roles
Direct Oncology commercialization experience or relevant consulting experience
Significant experience conducting market research, combined with forecasting expertise

Nice To Haves

MBA, MS, or MA in business, marketing science, or science
Demonstrated ability to apply data and analyses to drive high impact business decisions
Ability to leverage and synthesize a broad range of information sources to develop insight and generate clear, actionable recommendations that impact/drive decision-making at a business unit level
Demonstrated ability to influence senior commercial leadership and confidently defend informed recommendations, combined with strong communication and presentation skills
Prior experience supporting product launch and/or business development opportunity assessment
Agility, flexibility, and comfort with ambiguity

Responsibilities

Lead insight generation to shape and drive commercial forecasts for business governance milestones, in close partnership with cross-functional teams
Define, structure, plan, and commission global market research to proactively address key business questions and generate actionable and concise recommendations
Leverage technology and innovation to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness in insight generation, while maintaining rigor and quality
Develop robust forecast models ensuring seamless integration of market and customer insights into sound forecasts that contribute to investment planning decisions
Partner with the Global Competitive Intelligence team to closely monitor the latest external developments, and translate these into concise and impactful recommendations
Be a thought-partner for the cross-functional teams
Lead multiple workstreams, and exert influence within cross-functional matrices
Harness the latest research and analytical methodologies to drive a competitive edge for GSK
Develop deep subject matter expertise in lead indication, tracking trends, current and evolving competitive landscapes, and generating long-term strategic outlooks
Deliver well-integrated, actionable insights and ensure their strategic application to support global strategy, governance, and investment decisions
Manage vendor relationships to achieve a mutually rewarding partnership while ensuring excellence in insight generation execution
Leverage a wide range of tools and resources to identify opportunities, assess program potential, and provide guidance to optimize development plans
Continue to build your ability to influence the planning and activities of cross-functional teams to help create alignment, clarity, and a clear sense of shared responsibility for the brands you work on.