Clinical Director - Medical Oncology in London

Business IntroductionAt 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. Our approach to R&DPosition Summary Provides medical and scientific leadership in the safety evaluation and risk management of GSK's Immunology assets in clinical development. Responsible for the interpretation of safety data, identification and escalation of safety signals, and delivery of clear, evidence-based recommendations to support benefit–risk decisions. This role contributes to global governance and plays a critical part in protecting patient safety and shaping the safety profile of innovative medicines. Scientific / Medical & Pharmacovigilance ExpertiseLead 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 including early-phase developmentAnalyse 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 Matrix Leadership & Cross-functional CollaborationRepresent 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 Communication, Influence & GovernanceLead presentations on safety issues and recommendations to senior governance committees Influence decision-making through clear, credible, and evidence-based communication Represent GSK in interactions with regulatory authorities, external experts, and partners Contribute to the development of safety strategy for clinical programmes and broader SERM activities Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive innovation, and enhance operational effectiveness Operate with strong awareness of the internal and external regulatory and scientific environment 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. 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 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 Preferred Qualifications Postgraduate specialization in a clinical discipline or pharmaceutical medicine Current GMC registrationExperience within immunology or related disciplinesExperience 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 Working ModelThis role is hybrid, based in the United Kingdom, or Poland. You will be expected on site for key meetings, governance activities and team collaboration. Remote working is supported to balance focused work and stakeholder engagement. How to applyIf this role speaks to you, please apply with your CV and a short note describing a safety assessment or risk management activity you led and its impact. SkillsAnalytical Thinking, Clinical Data Interpretation, Clinical Development, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Trial Designs, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Digital Fluency, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Evidence Based Decision Making, Executive Presence, Hematology and Oncology, Learning Agility, Matrix Leadership, Real World Evidence (RWE), Scientific PresentationsPolish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: 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. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. oncology; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. This ensures that 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 (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. 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