Director, Strategic Enablement & Operations - U.S. Communications & Government Affairs (USC CGA)
GSK - Washington, DC
Hiring: Director, Strategic Enablement & Operations - U.S. Communications & Government Affairs (USC CGA) Company: GSK Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:52:20 Target Skills & Keywords : Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10 years of total working experience in any combination of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, public affairs, communications, government affairs, or related disciplines Required Skills: •This role requires a highly organized and thoughtful leader who can navigate ambiguity, drive alignment among senior stakeholders, and elevate the effectiveness and impact of USC CGA. He/she will be a strategic operator who can connect strategy to execution while operating at both levels. •Strategic Leadership & Functional Integration •Serve as a key operational partner to the VP of U.S. Communications & Government Affairs. Drive alignment and connectivity across US CGA and other relevant USC functions •Lead execution of near, medium, and long-term projects and strategic initiatives across the US CGA function and ensure close coordination with other USC and Global functions •Partner with functional leaders to translate enterprise and business priorities into coordinated functional strategies and execution plans. •Identify opportunities to improve collaboration, decision-making, information flow, and organizational effectiveness across the function. •Lead execution of cross-functional strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of the leadership team. •Establish and manage core business rhythms, including leadership team meetings, strategic planning processes, annual goal setting, budget coordination, and operating reviews. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree required •Minimum of 10 years of total working experience in any combination of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, public affairs, communications, government affairs, or related disciplines •Proven executive communication and presentation development experience •Demonstrated capacity to travel up to 20% •Understanding of the U.S. healthcare policy and pharmaceutical landscape •Demonstrated success driving organizational effectiveness and operational excellence initiatives •Proven strategic thinking, influence, and stakeholder management skills •Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, highly visible environments •Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail •High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information Compensation: •$171,000 - $285,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!