Director, Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Responsible to lead medical and scientific staff within the SERM (Safety Evaluation & Risk Management) and defining and driving the strategy and vision of clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities in alignment with Global Safety business strategies. As a senior member of the Global Safety organization the role is responsible to: 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 and escalates safety issues identified through the safety review process to senior management and safety governance as appropriate. Makes recommendations for the further characterization, management, and communication of safety risks Supporting the 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 judgement and decision making in safety evidence generation, benefit-risk assessment, causality assessment, evaluation of safety signals, and of proactive risk management strategies including management of labelling changes, physician and patient education and monitoring of safety issues in the real world. Coaches and mentors SERM colleagues in the [scientific/medical] aspects of signal evaluation methodology and risk management and preparation of regulatory safety reports and other documents. Demonstrated track record of quality decision making and creative problem resolution in critical situations, based on assessment of all relevant supporting and conflicting information/factors and understanding of the wider context. Provides excellent medical/scientific judgment, strong analytical skills, proactive approach in drug safety and high sense of urgency. Champions/sponsors safety governance by development of safety strategy and its execution for products in clinical development and post marketing settings. Anticipates, detects and addresses product safety issues and ensures that risk-reduction strategies are implemented appropriately. Leads cross-GSK activities such as safety advisory panels, interfaces with and assumes ad hoc membership of a Senior Governance Committee. Ability to engage in, and contribute to, broad GSK environment and pharmacovigilance environment outside GSK with confidence, impact, integrity and professionalism. Champions/sponsors safety governance by development of safety strategy and its execution for products in clinical development and post marketing settings. Anticipates, detects and addresses product safety issues (e.g., product incidents) and ensures that risk-reduction strategies are implemented appropriately. Builds strong collaborative relationships and displays excellent leadership skills on safety issues whilst working in a matrix team, with an outstanding track record leading a team in a matrix setting. Leads cross-GSK activities such as safety advisory panels, interfaces and assumes ad hoc membership of a Senior Governance Committee. Influences others external to GSK to meet organisational objectives and may be recognised as a key player in external international pharmacovigilance activities (i.e., Leads driving change until their implementation. Recognised as an authority with expert knowledge of relevant pharmacovigilance regulations and methodologies applicable to SERM activities. Health Sciences/Health Care Professional degree required (e.g., BSc, MS, PhD, RN/BSN/MSN, NP, RPh/B Pharm/Pharm D, Dentists and Veterinarians are also accepted). Comprehensive experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry working in Drug Safety or Pharmacovigilance Significant pharmacovigilance experience relating to Safety Evaluation and Risk Management, encompassing both clinical development and post-marketing activities Knowledge/experience of international pharmacovigilance requirements (e.g., Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). 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