Overview
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Locations: UK – London – New Oxford Street; Belgium – Wavre; Mississauga; Warsaw Rzymowskiego 53.
Posted Date: Aug 18 2025.
Responsibilities
* Lead medical and scientific staff within the SERM (Safety Evaluation & Risk Management) and define and drive the strategy and vision of clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities in alignment with Global Safety business strategies.
* Implement policy, processes and support the implementation of operational and strategic plans.
* Ensure scientifically sound review and interpretation of data and management of safety issues; elevate safety issues identified through the safety review process to senior management and safety governance as appropriate; make recommendations for further characterization, management, and communication of safety risks.
* Focus on efficiency and effectiveness to meet the needs of Patients and HCPs. Support pharmacovigilance and benefit-risk management of the assigned portfolio to ensure Patient Safety globally.
Scientific/Medical Knowledge & PV Expertise
* Expert in clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities.
* Demonstrated judgement in safety evidence generation, benefit-risk assessment, causality assessment, evaluation of safety signals, and proactive risk management strategies including labeling changes and real-world monitoring.
* Coaches and mentors SERM colleagues in signal evaluation methodology and risk management; prepares regulatory safety reports and other documents.
* Strong medical/scientific judgement, analytical skills, and urgency in drug safety; champions safety governance and risk-reduction strategies.
* Leads cross-GSK activities such as safety advisory panels and governance committees.
* Engages with the broader GSK and external pharmacovigilance environments with professionalism.
Cross-functional Matrix Team Leadership
* Develops safety strategy for products in clinical development and post-marketing settings; addresses product safety issues and implements risk-reduction strategies.
* Able to influence department or product strategies with global considerations; builds strong collaborative relationships within a matrix structure.
* Demonstrates resilience and adaptability; leads or oversees SERM contributions to due diligence activities.
Communications & Influencing
* Excellent verbal and written communication; strong influencing skills internally and externally.
* Leads cross-GSK activities; interacts with external stakeholders and may participate in external initiatives.
* Drives change to implementation and is recognized as an authority on pharmacovigilance regulations and methodologies applicable to SERM activities.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications
* Health Sciences/Health Care Professional degree required (e.g., PharmD, PhD, BSN/MSN/NP, BSc, MS, PhD; RN/BSN/MSN, NP, RPh/B Pharm/Pharm D, Dentists and Veterinarians are also accepted).
* Comprehensive experience in Drug Safety or Pharmacovigilance relating to Safety Evaluation and Risk Management across clinical development and post-marketing activities.
* Knowledge of international pharmacovigilance requirements (e.g., ICH, GVP modules, CIOMS) and drug development/approval processes.
Preferred Qualifications
* Advanced Degree.
* Experience working in large matrix organizations.
* Experience in Oncology/Immunology.
Why GSK?
GSK is a global biopharma company focused on vaccines, medicines and the science of the immune system, investing in core therapeutic areas including oncology. GSK values an agile, inclusive culture and opportunities for growth and wellbeing.
EEO Statement
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 by law.
Important notices
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses/agencies unless prior written authorization is obtained. For adjustments in the recruitment process, contact UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391.
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