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Helen McDowell

Head Of Global Policy & Advocacy

Helen McDowell is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Head of Global Policy & Advocacy at GSK since October 2025, where leadership encompasses Global Corporate Government Affairs & Policy teams with a focus on Sustainability, Antimicrobial Resistance, Access and Intellectual Property, and Global Health. Previously, Helen held various senior roles at ViiV Healthcare from June 2010 to October 2025, including Head of Government Affairs and Global Public Health, and several director positions in Government Affairs, Access & Patient Advocacy, and Medical Projects. Helen's career also includes a tenure at GlaxoSmithKline and experience in healthcare communications with Adelphi Communications Ltd and MedSci Healthcare Communications. Helen began professional life as an Executive Sales Representative at Pfizer and volunteered as a teacher in Zimbabwe. Educational qualifications include a Diploma in Environmental Sustainability Social Governance from The Corporate Governance Institute and a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Genetics from the University of Nottingham.

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