Commercial Launch Lead – Hepatology
Location: UK – London – New Oxford Street. Posted: Apr 1 2026.
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in‑office work.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary commercial leader to drive the UK strategy and execution for a new hepatology medicine within the specialty portfolio. This role is pivotal within our UK Specialty Business Unit, responsible for delivering launch excellence, commercial performance, and cross‑functional alignment in a complex and evolving treatment landscape.
In this role you will
* Own the end‑to‑end UK launch strategy, translating brand objectives into a detailed, integrated operational plan and driving go/no‑go decisions.
* Drive cross‑functional and above‑country alignment (Medical, Sales, Health Outcomes, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply) to ensure coordinated execution.
* Establish, monitor and report launch KPIs and readiness metrics; lead regular performance reviews and deliver iterative optimisation.
* Leverage market insights, real‑world evidence and field feedback to continuously optimise tactics and convert learnings into action.
* Recruit, develop and lead a high‑performing commercial team, embedding accountability, coaching and collaborative ways of working.
* Lead and shape the evolving post‑launch UK brand roadmap, anticipating market shifts and leveraging clinical and RWE to maximise sustained patient access.
Basic Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences, marketing, business or related field.
* Extensive commercial experience in pharma/biotech with demonstrable ownership of commercial launch strategy and delivery (including omnichannel/digital marketing, CRM platforms and field enablement tools).
* Proven experience coordinating cross‑functional teams (Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply, Sales) to deliver launch plans.
* Track record of people leadership: hiring, coaching and managing performance within commercial teams.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proven ability to manage complex projects in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
* Prior launch leadership experience for a specialty product in the UK (preferably hepatology or virology).
* Multi‑country / above‑country launch experience with proven ability to partner effectively with regional and global brand teams.
* Proven success engaging payers, KOLs and NHS decision makers, with strong influencing and negotiation skills.
* Experience navigating the UK market access environment (NICE/HTA, commissioning routes), engaging clinical/NHS stakeholders, and working within ABPI requirements.
* Strong capability using market insights, analytics and real‑world evidence (RWE/HEOR) to inform commercial strategy.
* Ability to translate clinical and HEOR evidence into clear commercial value propositions and stakeholder‑facing materials.
Closing Date for Applications
15th April 2026 (COB)
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
If you require adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, please contact UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com.
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