Head of Nature and Partnerships
The posting period will end on the 11th of October in 2026
Business Introduction:
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Position summary:
The Head of Nature and Partnerships is accountable for defining and leading GSK’s enterprise-wide nature strategy, embedding nature, biodiversity and ecosystem considerations into business decision-making, risk management and sustainability commitments. The role provides strategic leadership across the Nature & Partnerships portfolio, translating science-based targets, regulatory and stakeholder expectations, and partnership programmes into measurable outcomes that support nature, climate interdependencies and long-term value for GSK, patients and society.
Key responsibilities:
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Lead GSK’s global Nature strategy, setting the vision, objectives and roadmap in line with sustainability, climate and ESG priorities
- Oversee a portfolio of Nature initiatives across key business areas, ensuring clear priorities, KPIs, governance and business ownership
- Lead the Nature & Partnerships team, building capability through coaching, line leadership and succession planning
- Partner with Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, Real Estate, EHS and Finance to embed nature considerations into strategy, risk, investment and operational decisions
- Build external partnerships that support strategy delivery, strengthen credibility and extend GSK’s influence
- Support Nature-related governance, enabling effective decisions and clear reporting into executive forums
- Track external policy, regulatory, standards and investor expectations on Nature, ensuring GSK is prepared and well-positioned
- Represent GSK’s Nature agenda internally and externally, shaping senior stakeholder engagement, communications and ESG disclosures
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in Nature approaches, scaling solutions where they demonstrate business and sustainability value
Breadth / Scope of Accountability
- Global enterprise role covering Nature strategy and delivery across GSK’s key regions and business units
- Line leadership of the Nature & Partnerships team, including senior leads, managers and analysts as defined by the organisation design
- Accountable for Nature programme budgets and for influencing related investment decisions across sustainability, climate and business priorities
- Significant impact on GSK’s reputation, responsible business performance, readiness for emerging Nature requirements and long-term operational and supply chain resilience
Educational Background
- Minimum level of education: Bachelor’s degree in business, management, sustainability, public policy, science, healthcare, or a related discipline
- Preferred level of education: Advanced degree or equivalent experience in business administration, strategy, sustainability, public policy, healthcare, or a related field
Job-Related Experience
- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in business leadership, strategy, sustainability, ESG, risk, operations or related fields, including leadership of cross-functional teams and enterprise programmes
- Track record shaping and delivering enterprise strategies in a complex global organisation, ideally with strong knowledge of GSK’s business model, governance and stakeholder expectations
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders, secure alignment and integrate sustainability considerations into commercial and operational decisions
- Experience building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, using partnerships and networks to advance business objectives, strengthen reputation and support credible delivery
Other Job-Related Skills / Background
- Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, talent development and capability building
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior executives and external audiences
- Good understanding of ESG, climate and emerging nature expectations, and how they translate into corporate priorities
- Ability to manage complex programmes, prioritise across workstreams and deliver clear outcomes at pace
- High integrity, strategic judgement and confidence working with emerging standards and incomplete data
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Skills
Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, Environmental Policy, Environmental Reports, Environmental Sustainability, Environment Management, GxP Regulations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Sustainable Development
Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 0 to EUR 0The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.
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.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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