Retail Strategy Director
The vaccine landscape in the US is an ever-evolving opportunity requiring vision and forward thinking. The opportunity to shape and grow strategy, execution and commercial goal attainment within the retail channel is an exciting frontier. The Retail Strategy Director will be responsible for developing and driving long-term and annual retail channel strategies that align with GSK's vision to be the most trusted source of information and an action-oriented manufacturer at eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases. This role will focus on identifying retail insights, unmet needs, and market trends to optimize the retail channel's performance. Reporting to the Head of Retail, VBU, this role will enable an inspiring commercial leader and highly experienced strategist to collaborate across functions in order to achieve our ambitions among strategic KPIs.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop long-term and annual retail strategies based on market landscape and trends
- Identify retail insights and unmet needs to inform strategic decisions
- Lead retail segmentation and data strategy to optimize channel performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align retail strategies with broader organizational goals
- Define strategic retail KPIs and monitor progress
- Provide actionable insights to guide retail channel growth and innovation
Essential attributes :
A keen understanding of the levers affecting retail channelDeveloping strategy in complex and novel environments outside of the typical brand pharmaceutical modelDrive opportunity analysis and actionable insightsDefine, track, analyze key performance measures and make data-driven decisionsInfluence at all levels & build strong relationships in a matrix environmentTactical plan developmentBasic Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree8+ years of relevant pharmaceutical commercial or retail pharmacy operations, purchasing or strategy experienceProven ability to develop strategies in complex environmentsLeadership and matrix team management experiencePreferred Qualifications :
MBA or Pharm.D preferredPrior experience with vaccines3+ years of people leadership experience or leadership across a diverse group of matrix partners with demonstrated outcomesExperience with developing and presenting business analysis, storyboarding and vision setting with senior leadership at the business unit head or chain leadership levelCapabilities / Competencies :
Strategic Retail VisionMarket Intelligence & Insight GenerationIntegrated Commercial AlignmentInfluence & Matrix LeadershipGSK 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.