Business Alignment & Pipeline Planning Manager
GSK
Waitematā, Auckland, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeManager
About GSK
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science,technologyand talent to get ahead of disease together. Our success depends on our people. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
About the role
We are seeking aBusiness Alignment & Pipeline Planning Managerto join our Business Strategy & Commercial Excellence team in New Zealand. In this role, you will support cross-functional alignment and lead early commercial planning for pipeline assets to improve operational efficiency and business impact.
Your role will be varied and will include:
Co-leading early commercial planning and due diligence for pipeline assets
Driving alignment, planningdisciplineand efficiency across commercial teams
Supporting strategic and operating planning processes across the business
Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to enable successful launch readiness
About you
We are looking for a commercially minded professional with strong strategic capability and the ability to influence across a complex organisation.
You will need:
At least 3 years’ experience in marketing, business development,and/or new product planning (pharma preferred)
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capability
Ability to influence without authority and manage cross-functional stakeholders
An ability to see the bigger picture, appreciate cross function challenges and focus on what isultimately goingto drive the business
Excellent communication skills and ability to simplify complex information
Why join us?
At GSK, we challenge ourselves to get Ahead Together – to make a positive impact on global health; for growth; in an environment where people can thrive. Our culture inspires our performance.
By joining GSK,you’llenjoy:
A flexible and life-friendly working approach, allowing you to do your best work
Being in a diverse organisation that reflects the communities that we work within
Development and progression at a global scale, with international opportunities
5 Feel Good Days and 1 volunteer day (on top of your annual leave)
Optiontopurchaseup to 4 weeks’additionalleave per year
Access to discounted health insurance
Certified ‘Great PlaceToWork® May 2026-May 2027
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Skills
Customer Insights, Data to Insights, Digital Fluency, Influencing Without Authority, Market Knowledge, Scientific LiteracyWhy GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants and would like to understand what adjustments might be necessary for anyone to present their best self at interview.
If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.
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