Description
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.
The SERM Medical Director provides medical and scientific leadership in the safety evaluation and risk management of GSK’s Immunology assets in clinical development. The role involves interpreting safety data, identifying and escalating safety signals, and delivering clear, evidence-based recommendations to support benefit–risk decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead pharmacovigilance and risk management activities for assigned immunology 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
- 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
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing GSK’s immunology pipeline, with direct impact on patient safety and global health outcomes. You will shape the safety strategy of innovative Immunology medicines, engage with senior governance and influence key development decisions, work within a highly collaborative, global matrix environment, and contribute to scientific excellence and continuous improvement in safety science.
Basic Qualifications
- Medical degree (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