Field Medical Affairs Lead - Lung Cancer (m/f/d)

Job description

Field Medical Affairs Lead - Lung Cancer (m/f/d) Reporting Line: Medical Head Oncology Germany People Management: 4-6 Direct Reports (Field Medical Team) Objective The Field Medical Lead Lung Cancer is responsible for developing and executing the field medical strategy across the Lung Cancer portfolio in Germany, ensuring excellence in scientific engagement, insight generation, launch readiness, and evidence generation. The role will play a critical leadership position within the Germany Oncology Medical Leadership Team and will be accountable for building, leading, and developing a high-performing Field Medical organization to support multiple anticipated launches across the lung cancer portfolio. The individual will partner closely with Commercial, Market Access, Clinical Development, Global Medical Affairs, and Medical Excellence to ensure seamless launch preparation and execution while maintaining the highest standards of scientific exchange and patient-focused impact. Given the anticipated launch cadence of up to three new assets within a short timeframe, the role requires exceptional strategic leadership, business acumen, operational excellence, and the ability to prioritize resources effectively across a complex portfolio. Key Responsibilities Field Medical Strategy and Execution Develop and implement the field medical strategy for the Lung Cancer portfolio in alignment with the overall medical and franchise strategy. Translate scientific priorities into impactful field medical plans. Ensure effective scientific engagement across key academic and community oncology centers. Drive high-quality insight gathering to shape local and global strategies. Establish mechanisms to translate field insights into actionable recommendations. Leadership of the Field Medical Organization Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing field medical team. Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Coach and develop team members through structured talent development plans (ca. 0.5 FTE expectation on field). Ensure resource optimization across multiple assets and launch phases. Establish succession planning and long-term capability development. Launch Readiness and Launch Excellence Lead medical launch readiness activities across the Lung Cancer portfolio. Ensure field teams are prepared to support pre-launch scientific engagement and launch execution. Develop launch readiness plans, KPIs, and governance processes. Coordinate scientific narrative development and external engagement strategies. Ensure alignment of launch activities with evolving healthcare system needs and treatment landscapes. Serve as a key medical leader for launch governance and launch excellence initiatives. Strategic Scientific Engagement Develop and oversee engagement strategies with national and regional Key Opinion Leaders. Build partnerships with academic institutions, cooperative groups, and scientific societies. Lead advisory boards and scientific exchange activities. Support generation of scientific advocacy and external stakeholder engagement plans beyond Tier 1 and 2. Strengthen GSK's scientific leadership position in thoracic oncology. Cross-Functional Leadership Act as strategic partner to Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Clinical Development, and Medical Affairs colleagues. Contribute to integrated brand planning and franchise development. Provide medical leadership during portfolio prioritization and resource allocation discussions. Support scenario planning and risk mitigation activities for upcoming launches. Influence strategic decisions through robust medical and scientific perspectives. Evidence Generation and Medical Innovation Identify evidence gaps and opportunities to improve patient outcomes. Support development and implementation of local evidence generation plans. Drive real-world evidence initiatives and collaborative research programs. Facilitate investigator-sponsored studies and scientific partnerships. Support publication planning and medical communications. Global Collaboration Serve as the German field medical representative within Global Medical Teams. Ensure local insights are incorporated into global asset strategies. Share local best practices and launch learnings across regions. Contribute to the development of future evidence generation and engagement strategies. Governance and Compliance Ensure all field medical activities comply with internal policies and external regulations. Maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity. Support medical review and signatory responsibilities where appropriate. Promote a strong compliance culture across the organization. Requirements Profile Education Advanced scientific degree required (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent). Specialty experience in Oncology, Hematology, Respiratory Medicine, or related disciplines preferred. Professional Experience and Expertise Essential Significant pharmaceutical industry experience within Medical Affairs. Extensive Lung Cancer experience with deep understanding of the thoracic oncology landscape. Demonstrated success supporting or leading oncology launches in Germany. Proven people leadership experience, including building and developing field medical teams. Strong experience navigating complex matrix organizations. Significant experience engaging with leading Lung Cancer experts and institutions. Strong understanding of German healthcare systems, reimbursement pathways, and access requirements. Experience leading field-based medical organizations in a national role. Highly Desirable Experience supporting multiple concurrent launches. Experience in both pre-launch and post-launch oncology environments. Experience participating in Global Medical Teams. Experience managing organizational expansion and capability building. Experience across targeted therapies, immuno-oncology, and precision medicine. Personal Competencies Strategic leadership mindset. Strong business acumen and portfolio perspective. Proven ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity. Demonstrated launch excellence capabilities. Exceptional people leadership and coaching skills. Strong execution and prioritization capabilities. Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills. High scientific credibility. Enterprise thinking with strong patient focus. Resilience and ability to operate effectively in fast-changing environments. Closing Date for Applications: 2nd October 2026 (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. Skills Digital Fluency, Employee Empowerment, Enterprise Thinking, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact Germany Salary Range / Gehaltsbandbreiten Deutschland: EUR 122,250 to EUR 203,750The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown becau