Compliance Officer, International Central

At GSK, we are committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better, and live longer. Join us in building trust and driving performance with integrity across our global operations.

As the Compliance Officer, International Central, you will play a pivotal role in partnering with the Vice President International Central, and sub-regional leadership team members to embed GSK’s culture and ways of working. You will drive accountability, foster the right leadership, and enable competitive performance by managing enterprise risks, leveraging data analytics, and leading a high-performing compliance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the International Central Leadership Team and International Compliance Lead Team
• Influence business priorities and activities using strategic thinking and industry knowledge
• Foster principles-based decision-making and ensure robust governance frameworks
• Encourage business leaders, peers and direct reports to evaluate risk, generate solutions and ensure issues are escalated
• Facilitate the Risk Management and Compliance Board (RMCB) to define and oversee risk mitigation plans
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement fit-for-purpose compliance programs and systems
• Ensure Data Privacy compliance through the application of GSK’s Privacy framework
• Lead sub-regional investigations and disciplinary committees to uphold GSK’s Code of Conduct
• Direct independent business monitoring programs across the region, including third-party providers
• Develop and mentor Compliance Officers, Directors, and Managers to sustain strategic capabilities and foster talent movement

Basic Qualifications

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or Sciences
• Significant management experience in Pharma or aligned support functions, with expertise in compliance programs, risk management, and governance frameworks
• Strong advocacy skills and sound business judgment at senior levels within Pharma or aligned support function leading to an understanding of operational processes and technology concepts
• Proven experience leading and effectively managing large, multi-layered teams across diverse geographies and cultures
• A track record of providing trusted advice and accountability to senior executives (SVP, GLT-1)
• Comprehensive organizational insight to identify areas of compliance risk and ensure alignment of compliance functions with business objectives
• Significant knowledge and management experience of compliance programs, processes and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Post-graduate degree or professional qualification in Law, Audit, Finance
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence internal and external stakeholders to proactively prevent compliance failures and uphold trust
• Strong organisational capabilities and proven ability to operate in an influencing capacity across multiple geographies, complex matrix structures, and at all levels, particularly with senior management

This role is based in Dubai and will require on-site presence, as well as up to 20% international travel. If you are ready to take on this impactful role and contribute to GSK’s mission, we encourage you to apply today!

Closing Date for Applications: 1 November 2025 (EOD)

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

We encourage early applications, as the role may be closed ahead of the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of interest.

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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