Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · Hybrid
$75k–$125k/yr
We are looking for a Head of Communication and Government Affairs to join our team. As the successful candidate you will lead Communications and Government Affairs for GSK in Ireland. You will shape how we engage with go…
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site
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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States · Remote Solely
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote Solely
$169k–$281k/yr
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Canada · Hybrid
$190k–$316k/yr
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London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$223k–$371k/yr
For candidates seeking to be located at our Stevenage site, this role will temporarily be based at Stevenage. However, the Company plans to relocate its offices to Cambridge. The location of this role will therefore subs…
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Remote Solely
$169k–$281k/yr
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Skills: Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
About GSK GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our success absolutely depends on our people. We want GSK to be a place where…
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El Paso, Texas, United States · Remote OK
Are you energized by leadership, education, and the development of partnerships with key External Experts and Professional Bodies? If so, this Field Based Medical Science Liaison role could be an ideal opportunity to exp…
Skills: Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact
Durham, California, United States · Hybrid
This position can be based in Durham, NC or Philadelphia, PA . Reporting to the Senior Director, Market Access Strategy, Hepatology/Immunology Portfolio Lead, the Director, Market Access Strategy – Access Optimization Le…
Skills: Access Optimization, Hepatology, Immunology, Strategic Planning, Market Access
Évreux, Normandy, France · On-site
$46k–$76k/yr
Dans un contexte en constante évolution, le laboratoire GSK recherche son/sa futur(e) Ingénieur Amélioration Continue H/F pour accompagner les équipes dans leurs enjeux et soutenir la mise en œuvre de l’innovation. Le GS…
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Singapore, Singapore · On-site
Help us get ahead of disease together with our Digital Data Analytics Internship, 2027: Education required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Data Science and An…
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid
The Onyx Research Data Platform organization represents a major investment by GSK R&D and Digital & Tech, designed to deliver a step change in our ability to leverage data, knowledge, and prediction to find new medicines…
Skills: Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, DevOps
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Hybrid
$121k–$202k/yr
Business Introduction At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicin…
Skills: Machine learning, Causal inference, Computational biology, Python, PyTorch
Greenville, South Carolina, United States · Remote OK
A preferred candidate has been identified, but all qualified applicants will be considered. Territory: Covers Anderson, SC and surrounding areas Role Overview: For more than 140 years, GSK has pioneered novel research me…
Skills: Customer engagement, Scientific fluency, Vaccine sales, Business acumen, Analytical skills
United States · Remote OK
Field Vice President, Hematology Location: Field-Based Are you an experienced Hematology sales leader with experience in the multiple myeloma space? We are looking for an experienced second-line leader with a track recor…
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Taipei, Taiwan · Hybrid
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 significan…
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Wavre, Wallonia, Belgium · Hybrid
$313k–$521k/yr
You will represent Clinical Documentation Operations (CDO) at GSK as part of a broader team, collectively responsible for defining and implementing our global TMF and clinical documentation strategy, governance, and stan…
Skills: Clinical documentation, TMF management, Clinical operations, Strategy development, Governance frameworks
Durham, California, United States · Hybrid
Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the production (authoring or assisting the authors), in terms of quality and regulatory acceptability of manuscripts for new/revised prescribing information for products marketed in …
Skills: Regulatory labeling, FDA regulations, XML labeling, Project management, Medical terminology
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Business Introduction At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicin…
Skills: Microbiology, Sterility Assurance, Aseptic Processing, Environmental Monitoring, Bioburden Testing
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The Head of Communication and Government Affairs will lead integrated communications and government affairs plans to support business goals and public health outcomes. They will build trusted relationships with stakeholders, manage reputation, and coach leadership teams on effective communication strategies.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in communications, government affairs, or public affairs. Proven experience engaging with Irish government agencies and managing media relations or crisis communications is required.
We are looking for a Head of Communication and Government Affairs to join our team. As the successful candidate you will lead Communications and Government Affairs for GSK in Ireland.
You will shape how we engage with government, media, industry partners and communities. You will protect and build our reputation and influence health policy that supports better patient outcomes. We value clear communicators who work across functions, act with integrity and deliver measurable results. This role offers visible impact, career growth, and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.
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In this role you will...
Develop and deliver integrated communications and government affairs plans that support business goals and public health outcomes.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with government, health agencies, media, industry groups and community partners.
Translate policy and stakeholder insight into clear recommendations for commercial, medical and leadership teams.
Lead proactive reputation building and prepare for issues and crisis communications with calm, accurate public messaging.
Design and run evidence-based advocacy, public-private partnerships and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Coach leaders and spokespeople to communicate with confidence and ensure consistent internal and external messaging.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, public health, law, political science or a related field.
Extensive experience in communications, government affairs, public affairs or external affairs.
Proven experience engaging with government agencies, policymakers or health system stakeholders in Ireland.
Strong media relations experience and experience managing reputation or crisis communications.
Track record working cross-functionally with commercial, medical, regulatory, legal or market access teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:
Advanced degree in communications, public policy, public health, law or business administration.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or life sciences sector.
Experience developing public-private partnerships or coalition advocacy campaigns.
Track record of shaping national policy or access decisions.
Experience leading or developing small teams and building capability across a matrix.
Familiarity with Irish and EU policy, regulatory and political environments.
What we value
You communicate clearly and directly. You act with integrity and build trust through follow-through. You are pragmatic, delivery-focused and patient-centred. You welcome different perspectives and help create an inclusive workplace where colleagues can do their best work. You are curious, resilient and willing to learn.
Working pattern: This role is based in Dublin, Ireland. The position is hybrid, with regular on-site office presence required (2-3 days/week) to work with colleagues and stakeholders. Some travel within Ireland and occasional international travel may be needed.
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If you want to shape communications and government engagement that improves health outcomes, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short note explaining how your experience fits this role. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Closing Date for Applications – Thursday 20th August 2026
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.
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.
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.
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We are uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our community guidelines: https://gsk.to/socialmedia
Offices: 79 New Oxford Street, London, England WC1A 1DG, GB · 5 Crescent Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA 19112, US · Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, England SG1 2, GB · 9 Canton Rd, 23/F, Tower 6, The Gateway, Kowloon, Hong Kong ., HK · Bogota Corporate Center Av. Eldorado No. 69B – 45 / 9th Floor Bogotá, D.C., Bogota, Bogota, D.C. 110931, CO
