Communication, Government Affairs & Market Access Head

Business Introduction GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges. Position Summary You will lead government affairs and market access in the Philippines. You will build trusted relationships with government agencies, payers, and health system stakeholders. You will design and deliver strategies that improve patient access and support business goals. We value clear communicators who act with integrity, collaborate across teams, and focus on measurable impact. This role offers strong growth, meaningful public health influence, and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Develop and execute market access and government affairs strategies that support access to innovation and business goals. - Build and maintain strong relationships with national and local government, payers, health technology assessors, and public agencies. - Translate policy and payer insights into practical recommendations for commercial, medical, regulatory, and HEOR teams. - Lead stakeholder engagement programs, public-private partnerships, and evidence-based advocacy campaigns. - Monitor policy, reimbursement, and regulatory developments and provide timely risk and opportunity briefings to senior leadership. - Represent GSK in industry forums and multi-stakeholder initiatives to advance patient-centred access solutions. 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 public policy, health policy, public health, life sciences, law, business, or related field. - Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in market access, government affairs, public policy, or payer engagement. - Proven experience engaging Philippine government agencies, payers, or health system decision makers. - Strong policy analysis skills and a record of translating insights into operational plans. - Experience working cross-functionally with commercial, medical, HEOR, regulatory, and legal teams. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Filipino language skills an advantage. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus - Advanced degree in public policy, health economics, public health, law, or business administration. - Experience in the pharmaceutical, vaccine, or broader healthcare sector. - Experience with health technology assessment, pricing and reimbursement submissions, or payer negotiations. - Track record delivering public-private partnerships or pilot programs. - Experience leading a small team or coaching colleagues to build capability. - Familiarity with local and regional healthcare financing and insurance schemes. Working Pattern This role is based in the Philippines. The position is hybrid, with regular on-site presence to engage internal teams and stakeholders. Significant external engagement and regular travel across the Philippines will be expected. What we value in you You communicate clearly and directly. You build trust through honesty and follow-through. You are pragmatic, delivery-oriented, and focused on patient-centred outcomes. You welcome different perspectives and help create an inclusive workplace where colleagues can do their best work. You are curious, resilient, and eager to learn. Apply now If you are motivated to improve patient access and shape health policy in the Philippines, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief note describing how your experience fits this role. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Skills

Campaign Development, Corporate Copywriting, Data Analytics, Digital Fluency, Government Affairs, Market Shaping, Public Policies, Regulatory Awareness, Reputation Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Storytelling, Strategic Planning

 

 

Why GSK?

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

 

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

 

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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