Communications & Government Affairs Manager

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 significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centered 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.

Position Summary

You will be accountable for delivery of GSK’s communication and government affairs in Portugal. You will shape how GSK is seen by policymakers, healthcare stakeholders and the public, ensuring GSK is perceived as a trusted partner externally, influencing national policy and managing external affairs matters both on an ongoing and issues management basis. You will work across teams including Medical, Market Access, Marketing and Global Corporate Affairs. We value clear thinking, collaborative working, and a calm, practical approach to complex issues. This role offers growth, visible impact and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Main Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Develop and deliver local communications and government affairs plans aligned to global direction and local business priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with government, healthcare decision makers, patient groups and trade associations.
• Lead media relations, public communications, and reputation work, including proactive campaigns and reactive issues management.
• Create clear advocacy materials and briefings, including position papers, stakeholder briefs and meeting notes.
• Monitor policy, political and media developments and provide timely insights to inform business decisions.
• Work across functions to ensure consistent messaging and compliant approvals.

Why You?

Working model

You will be based in Lisbon with a mix of office and remote work and external engagements. Occasional travel across Portugal and to regional meetings may be required.

Basic Qualifications

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

• Degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, Life Sciences, Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, public affairs, government affairs or a related role.
• Experience in media relations, issues management, public and government affairs, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong written and verbal skills in Portuguese and English.
• Practical understanding of Portugal’s healthcare and policy environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and budgets with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or public health sectors.
• Experience developing advocacy strategies and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Familiarity with digital communications and social media for stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working in a matrix environment and with cross-functional teams.
• Track record of building relationships with policy makers and health system stakeholders.
• Advanced degree or professional training in public affairs, communications or health policy.

What we offer in this role

You will work at the intersection of science and public policy. You will influence decisions that matter for patients and public health. You will join a team that values development and offers cross-functional exposure. If you are energized by meaningful impact and growth, we want to hear from you.

How to apply
If this role feels like the next step for you, please apply. Tell us how your experience matches the responsibilities and qualifications. We want to know how you will contribute to our mission and grow with us.

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Why 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.

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