Position Summary
Responsible to lead medical and scientific staff within the SERM (Safety Evaluation & Risk Management) group and define and drive the strategy and vision of clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities in alignment with Global Safety business strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and line‑manage the SERM group (10 team members) responsible for marketed HIV assets with ongoing clinical development.
* Implement policy, processes and support the implementation of operational and strategic plans.
* Ensure scientifically sound review and interpretation of data and manage safety issues, escalating to senior management and safety governance as appropriate.
* Support pharmacovigilance and benefit‑risk management of the assigned portfolio of GSK global assets to ensure patient safety globally.
Scientific/Medical Knowledge & PV Expertise
* Expert in clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities.
* Demonstrated record of sound judgment in safety evidence generation, benefit‑risk assessment, causality assessment, evaluation of safety signals, and proactive risk management.
* Coaches and mentors colleagues in signal evaluation methodology and risk management, and preparation of regulatory safety reports.
* Provides excellent medical/ scientific judgement, strong analytical skills, proactive approach in drug safety.
* Champions safety governance by developing safety strategy and ensuring its execution.
* Leads cross‑GSK activities such as safety advisory panels and participates in senior governance committees.
* Engages with the broader pharmacovigilance environment outside GSK with confidence and professionalism.
Cross‑Functional Matrix Team Leadership
* Influences department and product strategies with global considerations.
* Builds strong collaborative relationships and demonstrates leadership skills in a matrix team.
* Adapts to changing environments and leads or oversees SERM contributions to due diligence activities.
Communications & Influencing
* Excellent verbal, written, and influencing skills internally and externally.
* Recognized as an authority with expert knowledge of relevant pharmacovigilance regulations and methodologies.
* Drives change until implementation and influences external stakeholders to meet objectives.
Basic Qualifications
* Medical degree or Health Sciences/Health Care Professional degree (e.g., BSc, MS, PhD, RN/BSN/MSN, NP, RPh/B Pharm/Pharm D) for senior roles.
* Completion of formal postgraduate clinical training for senior medical director positions.
* Comprehensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry working in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
* Significant pharmacovigilance experience in safety evaluation and risk management across clinical development and post‑marketing.
* Knowledge of international pharmacovigilance requirements (ICH, GVP, CIOMS) and drug development and approval processes.
* Experience working in large matrix organizations.
* Prior experience in the HIV therapy area is desirable but not essential.
Working Pattern and Location
* Based in the United Kingdom.
* Hybrid role combining office presence with remote work.
What You Will Gain
You will have direct impact on patient safety and on the scientific approach to benefit‑risk decisions. You will grow your leadership skills and expand your influence across scientific, regulatory and clinical stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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