Business Introduction
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.
Find out more: Our approach to R&D
Position Summary
Join GSK as a SERM Associate Scientific Director in the United Kingdom and use your medical and scientific expertise to support patient safety worldwide. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate safety data and manage risks across key products in clinical development and the post-marketing setting. Your clear, thoughtful insights will help shape decision-making and improve outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals. We value collaboration, integrity, and a growth mindset, providing a place where you can thrive and make an impact through science, technology, and talent united to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities
- Lead or contribute signal detection and evaluation activities for assigned products, applying strong scientific judgment.
- Prepare and review global regulatory reports and risk management plans, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Support safety governance meetings and collaborative safety review teams for clinical and post-marketing safety oversight.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of risk-reduction strategies in clinical protocols and product information.
- Build and maintain effective relationships across teams, providing clear communication and mentoring colleagues where appropriate.
- Participate in process improvements to enhance compliance, quality, and efficiency within safety evaluation activities.
Why You?
Basic Qualification
- A degree in Health Sciences or Healthcare Professional qualification (for example, BSc, MSc, PhD, RN, NP, PharmD)
- Practical experience in pharmacovigilance focusing on safety evaluation and risk management during clinical development and post-marketing phases
- Understanding of international pharmacovigilance guidelines and drug development and approval processes
- Experience working effectively in cross-functional, matrix teams
- Strong scientific writing skills with the ability to prepare detailed safety evaluations and regulatory documents
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and deliver high-quality results on time
Preferred Qualification
- Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MD, or equivalent)
- Previous experience working in large, global pharmaceutical organizations
- Familiarity with early clinical development safety activities
- Experience contributing to safety governance and regulatory inspections or audits
- Knowledge of relevant safety databases and data visualisation tools
- Comfortable working in a hybrid model that combines remote and on-site work
Work Model
This position offers a hybrid working model, supporting flexible working between home and our UK offices.
Skills
Digital Fluency, Enterprise Leadership, Influencing Without Authority, Pharmacovigilance, Presentation Techniques
Polish Salary Range
Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 318,000 to PLN 530,000The 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
SERM Associate Scientific Director employer: GlaxoSmithKline plc
GSK is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the biopharma industry. With a commitment to employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a flexible hybrid working model, GSK empowers its workforce to thrive while contributing to groundbreaking advancements in healthcare. Located in vibrant London, employees benefit from a dynamic work environment that prioritises ambition for patients and accountability for results.
