Congress Director, Global Product Strategy Oncology

GlaxoSmithKline; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street, Philadelphia Walnut Street, Switzerland - Zug, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence
Posted Date: Mar 24 2025

Congress Director, Global Product Strategy Oncology

GSK has bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £38 billion in annual sales – building from existing strong performance momentum which will significantly increase the positive impact we can have on the health of billions of patients around the world. Our Ahead Together strategy means intervening early to prevent and change the course of disease, helping to protect people and support healthcare systems. Our portfolio is made up of vaccines, specialty medicines and general medicines. These are the three different types of products we create to prevent and treat disease, many with the potential to be first-or best-in-class.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead a team delivering international congresses for the Oncology Global Product Strategy team. This role involves orchestrating best-in-class events across major global congresses like American Society Clinical Oncology (ASCO) or European Society Medical oncology (ESMO) in addition to smaller regional Oncology congresses. The ideal candidate will possess excellent project and stakeholder management skills to deliver these highly complex and high-profile events.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• This person will manage a team of Global Congress Managers who will be accountable for the operations across the major international Oncology congress (ASCO, ESMO, EHA, ASH, etc). There will be an opportunity to shape this team to meet the evolving business needs of Oncology as the portfolio grows.
• This person’s team ensures that congress attendees are well-briefed prior to attending the congress. They will also be responsible for preparing and presenting as appropriate briefing documents for leaders up to and including GSK Global Leadership Team level.
• In addition to delivering the congresses themselves, this person will deliver on overarching portfolio priorities and objectives for international Oncology priority congresses.
• This person will drive congress enterprise initiatives to deliver innovative solutions (e.g. sustainability and digital strategy), HCP engagement, and efficiencies of process and cost.
• This person will be accountable for data and analytics to measure the impact of our congressing presence and using this data to drive continuous improvement and smart budgeting decisions.
• Manages the relationship with i) third party vendors and agencies to ensure all necessary contracts are negotiated and in place, they are compliant with the relevant code of practice requirements, and they deliver at or above expectations at events; ii) Congress Organizers and Scientific Associations so that GSK in best positioned for sponsorship and attendance (this includes endorsement of the GSK ways of working, i.e., HCP engagement, etc.)
• Ensures the team maintains master files, congress measurements / metrics are completed, and documentation is collected for the quarterly compliance reporting reviews, and keeps stakeholders updated on procedures to ensure congresses are delivered in an ethical and compliant manner.
• Leads on planning internal pre-congress briefing meetings (All hands meetings, welcome receptions, etc) for international congresses to include agency management, budget management and logistics.
• Accountable for portfolio Commercial Global Product Strategy congress budget management for tier 1 congresses. This includes working with a finance partner on yearly submissions, quarterly updates, accruals, phasing and PO tracking along with partnering with agencies to reconcile invoices and purchase orders as needed.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's degree in science, medical, commercial, or a related subject.
• Considerable and proven experience in global convention/congress from the pharmaceutical industry preferably within Oncology.
• Strong track record in leading and developing high-performing commercial teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fast learning agility and a curiosity to understand GSK's purpose, ambition, strategy, and culture.
• Strong awareness of data analysis, gathering insights, and interpreting information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to all levels of management.
• Proven ability to build relationships quickly, set direction, and manage expectations with senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities.
• Research-savvy and driven to improve processes and efficiency.

Note: This job specification outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Advanced degree in science, medical, commercial or related subjects.
• Experience within Oncology congress planning is highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to influence others in a matrix environment.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical marketing principles and strategies.
• Demonstrated customer focus, integrity and relationship building skills, consensus building skills.

Closing Date for Applications: 7th April 2025 (EOD)

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.