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Global Medical Director Respiratory
Glaxosmithkline LLC · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Associate Director - Global Regulatory Affairs, Oncology” (Regulatory Affairs Managers) in WA: $154k–$154k, median $154k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Global Medical Director Respiratory At GSK, we are united by our purpose to get ahead of disease together. We're seeking an experienced and forward-thinking medical leader to join our Global Medical Affairs team as a Global Medical Director, Respiratory . This is an opportunity to shape the medical strategy for a key respiratory asset, driving scientific leadership across the product lifecycle and helping improve outcomes for patients worldwide. Working at the interface of science, healthcare and innovation, you'll play a pivotal role in generating evidence, engaging external experts, influencing clinical practice and ensuring patients benefit from the latest advances in respiratory medicine. As Global Medical Director, you will lead the development and execution of global medical strategies, evidence generation plans and scientific engagement activities for a respiratory asset. You will collaborate with colleagues across R&D, Commercial, Market Access and local medical teams to ensure medical insights are translated into meaningful actions that improve patient care. You'll bring together diverse perspectives from across the organisation and external healthcare communities to identify opportunities, address unmet needs and deliver medical impact at a global scale. Key responsibilities • Lead the development and execution of Global Medical Affairs Plans and Integrated Evidence Plans. • Support the Global Medical Portfolio and Asset Strategy Leads in the development and timely execution of practice changing Global Medical Affairs Plans (MAP) and Integrated Evidence plans (IEP) in partnership with key stakeholders through the GMAT and IET • Thinks globally, while deeply understands priority LOC (Local Operating Company) needs and success measures. This is accomplished through extensive partnership and collaboration with LOC teams to understand landscape, market value drivers, unmet medical needs and timelines for deliverables required for their success. • Partners across the internal ecosystem and with external partners to deliver Medical Plans that prioritize external impact above all else on time and on budget • Leveraging insights and learnings, inputs into the design of clinical trials and development plans to optimize the positive impact for patients • Drives excellence in scientific engagement by developing a strong collaborative network of global external experts (HCPs, patients, payors and regulators) to be engaged in advice seeking activities and appropriate initiatives to advance clinical care and patient outcomes in partnership with the LOC Medical teams where those experts reside • Development of deep subject matter expertise on the product and therapy area as well as the ability to drive proactive strategic planning Why you? We're looking for a medical professional with a passion for scientific leadership and a strong track record of delivering impact in Medical Affairs. Basic Qualifications • MD, MBBS, PharmD or PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline. • MD/MBBS/PharmD or PhD in clinical / scientific discipline related to Therapy Area or disease • Considerable experience in Medical Affairs including roles in LOCs and supporting pre/peri launch phases of assets • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects, budgets, and interactions simultaneously • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient. • Outstanding listening, communication & collaborative team working and leadership skills, as the role involves interface with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally • Commitment to patient focus, inno