Director, Communications - US Vaccines

The Director, Product, Pipeline and Patient Communications plays a critical role in shaping and delivering integrated, insight-driven communications strategies that advance GSK’s priorities to drive growth, accelerate R&D, and simplify how we work. This role partners closely with the Head of Communications, US Vaccines, to define and execute communications strategies for key assets across the portfolio and pipeline. The Director will operate at the intersection of science, reputation, and technology—leveraging data, digital innovation, and emerging AI tools to enhance storytelling, audience engagement, and operational efficiency. This role plays a key part in advancing communications across our therapy areas, helping to ensure our approach is coordinated, innovative, and aligned with the needs of the business and the patients we serve. As a member of the US Communications & Government Affairs team, this role partners closely with business leaders, global partners, agencies and external stakeholders to build, create and execute consistent, high-impact communications that build trust, strengthen reputation, and support business outcomes.   Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Leadership • Co-lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies across portfolio brands, late-stage pipeline assets, and launches —aligned with business priorities and grounded in audience insights and data analytics • Act as a central point of accountability for asset-level communications, ensuring seamless integration across media, digital, internal, and stakeholder engagement channels (i.e. approval and launch communication plans for assets/brands, disease state awareness, medical congresses, etc). • Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders, translating complex scientific and business narratives into compelling, accessible storytelling   Execution Excellence & Innovation • Drive end-to-end execution of communications plans, including budget management, with a focus on measurable impact and continuous optimization • Lead the development of high-quality, multi-channel content (earned media, social, executive platforms, internal communications), incorporating digital-first and AI-enabled content approaches • Use data, social listening, and AI-driven insights to refine messaging, identify opportunities, and anticipate risks in real time • Generate sustained, positive visibility across traditional and digital media channels around product milestones, disease awareness, and corporate priorities External Engagement & Reputation • Build and strengthen GSK’s external voice by developing spokespeople and enhancing executive visibility across platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, speaking engagements, media interactions) • Partner with advocacy groups, media, and external stakeholders to advance disease education and unbranded engagement initiatives • Ensure effective pull-through of above-brand and reputational campaigns, reinforcing trust and leadership in key therapeutic areas   Internal Communications & Culture • Develop and deliver impactful internal communications strategies that engage employees, support change management, and reinforce product, pipeline and patient priorities • Support the sharing of compelling content for town halls, leadership communications, and digital platforms (e.g., Workvivo), leveraging modern storytelling formats • Partner with the business to align communications and engagement strategies with organizational priorities Leadership & Collaboration • Lead and influence across a complex matrix, including US and Global Communications, Government Affairs, Commercial, medical, and external agencies • Oversee agency partners and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, high-quality outcomes • Build str