# Oncology Safety Lead **Company**: GSK **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: PLN 410,250 to PLN 683,750, EUR 81,750 to EUR 136,250, EUR 119,250 to EUR 198,750 **Category**: Healthcare **Industry**: Healthcare **Apply**: https://gsk.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/GSKCareers/job/UK--London--New-Oxford-Street/SERM-Medical-Director_444879-1?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_80015f00-ccd ## Description GSK is seeking an Oncology Safety Lead to provide medical and scientific leadership in the safety evaluation and risk management of GSK's oncology assets in clinical development. The successful candidate will be responsible for interpreting safety data, identifying and escalating safety signals, and delivering clear, evidence-based recommendations to support benefit-risk decisions. Key responsibilities include: - Leading pharmacovigilance and risk management activities for assigned oncology assets and clinical trials - Defining and driving strategy for the evaluation and management of safety issues across the clinical development lifecycle - Analysing and interpreting clinical data, literature, and emerging evidence to identify and assess safety signals - Providing expert medical input into the safety components of global regulatory submissions - Applying sound clinical judgement to complex and sometimes conflicting data sets to inform benefit-risk decisions - Ensuring timely escalation of safety concerns in line with governance processes - Representing Safety on cross-functional Clinical Matrix and Project Teams - Leading cross-functional teams to address urgent and complex product safety issues - Building strong, collaborative relationships across functions and geographies - Coaching and mentoring colleagues, contributing to capability development within the organisation The ideal candidate will have: - A 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 This is a hybrid role based in the United Kingdom, with remote working supported to balance focused work and stakeholder engagement. ## Skills ### Required - 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 ### Nice to have - 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 --- Source: [Apply at gsk.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com](https://gsk.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/GSKCareers/job/UK--London--New-Oxford-Street/SERM-Medical-Director_444879-1?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)