GSK

Director US Regulatory Policy

GSK$156K — $260K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public policy, law, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs/policy across the full medicines development lifecycle
  • Demonstrated experience in regulatory policy and advocacy within the US regulatory environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide advice on new US legislation and guidelines related to GSK's biopharmaceutical portfolio
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop regulatory policy strategies
  • Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and trade associations
  • Represent GSK in key meetings with regulatory agencies and industry organizations
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to support aligned regulatory positions
  • Lead global regulatory policy and advocacy strategy on enterprise-level priorities
  • Support responses to regulatory queries from R&D partners

Benefits

  • Health care and other insurance benefits for employees and families
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • Eligibility for annual bonus and share-based long-term incentive programs
Full Job Description
Position Summary

This role leads US regulatory policy and advocacy efforts to support the advancement and lifecycle management of GSK's biopharmaceutical portfolio. The position plays a critical role in shaping the evolving US regulatory environment by influencing key policy decisions and ensuring GSK is well-positioned to anticipate and respond to regulatory change.

Working across global and US-based teams, this role develops science-driven policy strategies, engages with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders, and supports enterprise-level advocacy priorities. The role offers strong visibility, professional growth, and the change to make a meaningful impact for patients and GSK.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide interpretation and advice on new US legislation, guidelines and policies for assigned topics in support of GSK biopharmaceutical portfolio.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute regulatory policy strategies in the US.
  • Support GSK's strategy for US engagement and maintain links with key external stakeholders and networks including regulatory agencies and trade associations.
  • Interact with key regulatory agencies, governments and trade associations on assigned topic areas.
  • Represent GSK and/or trade associations at key Agency, Industry, and trade association meetings.
  • Liaise with other GRPI staff, US public policy and government affairs staff, R&D functions, and other internal stakeholders to support development of aligned GSK positions.
  • Lead global regulatory policy and advocacy strategy for select enterprise-level policy priorities.
  • Lead asset-specific global regulatory policy and advocacy strategy for select priority assets and in select priority markets.
  • Support responses to regulatory intelligence queries from R&D partners.


Why You?

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public policy, law, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs/policy across the full medicines development lifecycle
  • Demonstrated experience in regulatory policy and advocacy within the US regulatory environment


Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
  • Advanced degree (JD, MS, MPH, PharmD, or PhD) in a relevant discipline
  • Experience leading policy development on complex regulatory topics such as clinical trials, product approvals, or lifecycle requirements
  • Prior experience engaging with US regulatory agencies, government bodies, and industry/trade associations
  • Experience leading cross-functional, matrixed teams across global regions
  • Strong ability to analyze complex regulatory information and communicate insights clearly and succinctly
  • Broad understanding of the US regulatory landscape, including key agencies and policymaking processes
  • Proven track record influencing regulatory policy and building coalitions within industry or public policy forums
  • Familiarity with regulatory policies around emerging technologies such as AI/ML, cloud-based submission platforms, & digital health
  • Experience within oncology therapeutic policy frameworks


Work arrangement
This role is hybrid. Regular on-site collaboration is expected. Typical schedule will be two to three days on-site per week.

What we value in you
You are collaborative, curious, and accountable. You make clear recommendations and balance scientific, regulatory, and commercial considerations. You enjoy building trusted relationships and influencing complex decisions. You welcome different perspectives and help create an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

Ready to make a difference?
If this role matches your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply. Tell us how you will shape US regulatory policy and help improve outcomes for people.
• If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $171,600 to $286,000. • If you are based in another US location, the annual base salary range is $156,000 to $260,000. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
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Market Cap
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Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1929
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Revenue
$34 billion
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