SERM Medical Director

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• At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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Position Summary

Provides medical and scientific leadership in the safety evaluation and risk management of GSK’s oncology assets in clinical development.

Responsible for the interpretation of safety data, identification and escalation of safety signals, and delivery of clear, evidence-based recommendations to support benefit–risk decisions. This role contributes to global governance and plays a critical part in protecting patient safety and shaping the safety profile of innovative oncology medicines.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific / Medical & Pharmacovigilance Expertise

Lead pharmacovigilance and risk management activities for assigned oncology assets and clinical trials

Define and drive strategy for the evaluation and management of safety issues across the clinical development lifecycle

Analyse and interpret clinical data, literature, and emerging evidence to identify and assess safety signals

Provide expert medical input into the safety components of global regulatory submissions

Apply sound clinical judgement to complex and sometimes conflicting data sets to inform benefit–risk decisions

Ensure timely escalation of safety concerns in line with governance processes

Matrix Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

Represent Safety on cross-functional Clinical Matrix and Project Teams

Lead cross-functional teams to address urgent and complex product safety issues

Actively contribute to and, where appropriate , lead Safety Review Teams (SRTs)

Build strong, collaborative relationships across functions and geographies

Coach and mentor colleagues, contributing to capability development within the organisation

Ensure effective communication and alignment with Safety Leads, senior SERM leadership, and key stakeholders

Communication, Influence & Governance

Lead presentations on safety issues and recommendations to senior governance committees

Influence decision-making through clear, credible, and evidence-based communication

Represent GSK in interactions with regulatory authorities, external experts, and partners

Contribute to the development of safety strategy for clinical programmes and broader SERM activities

Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive innovation, and enhance operational effectiveness

Operate with strong awareness of the internal and external regulatory and scientific environment

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing GSK’s oncology pipeline, with direct impact on patient safety and global health outcomes.

You will:

Shape the safety strategy of innovative oncology medicines

Engage with senior governance and influence key development decisions

Work within a highly collaborative, global matrix environment

Contribute to scientific excellence and continuous improvement in safety science

Basic Qualifications

Medical degree with current GMC registration (or eligibility to practise in the UK) and relevant clinical experience

Completion of formal postgraduate clinical training (e.g., residency or specialty training)

Significant experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or medical affairs

Demonstrated expertise in signal detection, evaluation, and risk management

Strong understanding of clinical development and post-marketing safety processes

Experience working effectively in matrixed, cross-functional environments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of medical and regulatory documents

Strong clinical judgement and the ability to deliver clear, evidence-based recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

Postgraduate specialisation in a clinical discipline or pharmaceutical medicine

Experience contributing to regulatory submissions and periodic safety reports

Knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, or real-world evidence relevant to safety assessment

Experience leading Safety Review Teams or acting as safety lead for major programmes

Prior engagement with regulatory authorities and external safety forums

Demonstrated ability to coach and develop colleagues in medical, scientific, or safety roles

• Working Model
• This role is hybrid, based in the United Kingdom. You will be expected on site for key meetings, governance activities and team collaboration. Remote working is supported to balance focused work and stakeholder engagement.

• How to apply
• If this role speaks to you, please apply with your CV and a short note describing a safety assessment or risk management activity you led and its impact. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply or interview, tell us and we will support you. We welcome candidates from many backgrounds and encourage you to apply.

Skills

Clinical Development, Communication, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Evidence Based Decision Making, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Influencing Without Authority, Learning Agility, People Management, Project Management, Scientific Presentations, Strategic Thinking

Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 410,250 to PLN 683,750Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia: EUR 81,750 to EUR 136,250Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 119,250 to EUR 198,750The 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.

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