# Communications Lead, R&D Priorities

**Company**: GSK
**Location**: London, UK
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: EUR 117,750 to EUR 196,250
**Category**: Communications
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

You will lead communications and strategy initiatives to support GSK's R&D priorities in the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer.

This role will advance GSK's scientific vision and progress, ensuring effective sharing with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional R&D teams to progress R&D priorities and deliver effective communications plans.

- Develop and deliver communications strategies that clearly explain scientific goals, progress, and impact to diverse audiences.

- Create compelling narratives and content that translate complex science into clear, motivating stories.

- Lead preparation and support for senior spokespeople, including talking points, presentations, and media briefings.

- Partner with internal teams to ensure coordinated and impactful outreach.

Requirements:

- Degree in life sciences, communications, or a related discipline.

- Minimum 8 years' experience in strategic communications within life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors.

- Proven ability to translate complex scientific topics into clear, engaging messages.

- Experience partnering with senior leaders and multi-disciplinary teams.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Advanced degree or post-graduate qualifications in communications or science-related fields.

- Experience working within R&D or scientific environments.

- Background in managing external agencies or stakeholders.

- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks.

- Skilled in digital communications and audience engagement strategies.

- Previous leadership experience managing small teams or cross-functional projects.

Benefits:

- Hybrid working model based in the United Kingdom or the United States.

- Competitive salary range: EUR 117,750 to EUR 196,250.

- Annual bonus and eligibility to participate in share-based long-term incentive program.

## Skills

### Required
- Communication
- Communication Strategy Development
- Content Development
- Corporate Communications Strategy
- Corporate Copywriting
- Digital Fluency
- Executive Communications
- Leadership
- Leading by Influence
- Life Sciences R&D
- R&D Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Risk Management
- Scientific Communications
- Stakeholder Management
- Storytelling

### Nice to have
- Advanced degree or post-graduate qualifications in communications or science-related fields
- Experience working within R&D or scientific environments
- Background in managing external agencies or stakeholders
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks
- Skilled in digital communications and audience engagement strategies
- Previous leadership experience managing small teams or cross-functional projects

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