Job purpose:

As Business Unit Head Vaccines (BUH Vx) you will be accountable through direct management and matrix leadership of the vaccines business in the Netherlands.

This role will ensure the successful design and implementation of insight-based strategies and tactics with growth mindset to deliver Vx sales via leadership of sales and marketing activities (direct) as well as matrix leadership of medical, market access and Communications and Government Affairs (CGA).

It will be critical to ensure that any compliance risks are mitigated by applying transparency in relationships with internal & external stakeholders. This requires the acceleration of risk mindset maturity throughout the business unit to enable strong performance the right way.

Your responsibilities:

• Single point of accountability for development and delivery of the vaccines strategic, operational and financial plan - this includes leading on excellence on cross functional execution, establishing a growth mindset culture with strong phycological safety and developing / attracting key talent.

• Scenario planning to ensure optimized probability of success in Government & Reimbursement related matters

• Create innovative cross functional strategies to accelerate out of pocket and public vaccine opportunities, incorporating B2B principles where applicable

• Lead the team of direct reports and provide clear context for the X-functional Team by close engagement of the supporting functions through a mix of regular (x-functional) meetings, communications cells and 1:1’s.

• Strong focus on a coaching and development structure for both line and indirect reports

• Clear communication to NL MT and above country team on how activities are aligned to must wins and strategy

• Keep abreast of industry & market dynamics, and anticipate, analyze, and identify current and future market opportunities their potential impact on GSK

• Ensure effective development and implementation of assigned initiatives and delivery of Vx portfolio business case

• Provide direction and insight to the marketing team to ensure that effective product strategies are locally developed and executed, aligned to GSK Vx and corporate objectives.

• Assure compliance and adherence to highest ethical standards and consistent communication of ethical image and position

• Maintain complete familiarity with all competitive products in market, their promotion, positioning, pricing, clinical data, etc.

• Strong delegation of responsibilities for overall strategic and operational intents and field force development

• Develops the leadership capability and skills of the direct reports reinforced by positive role modelling

• Understand the key dynamics of the organization, advocate compliance, values and the respect of company’s process.

Additional information:

• Reporting line: VP & General Manager of GSK Pharma Netherlands

• Number of positions available: 1

• Position level: Director or Senior Director level (to commensurate with experience)

• People management (direct/indirect reports, etc.): 10 (7 direct reports + 3 indirect reports)

• Primary location: Amersfoort Van Asch Van Wijckstraat

• Secondary location: /

• Onsite presence requirement: at least 3 days/week

• Growth opportunities: yes

• Targeted start date: asap (ideally September 1st, 2025)

• Job application end date: Sunday August 31st, 2025 EOD CET

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Commercial, Economics, Business Administration or Scientific studies

• Proven track record in leadership roles as Commercial, Sales & Marketing or Franchise or Business Unit Lead or similar

• You demonstrate hands-on leadership capabilities

• You influence a variety of stakeholders (internal and external networks and authorities)

• You are a strong team leader who drives performance and develops people

• You have a track record of managing complexity

• Fluency in English - written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Masters’ degree in Commercial, Economics, Business Administration or Scientific studies

• Governmental Affairs or Market Access experience, with a strong business mindset

• Experience in External Affairs – you understand compliance and ethics codes of the pharma industry

• Fluency Dutch - written and spoken

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