SERM Scientific Director, Oncology

GSK; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health innovation is seeking a SERM Scientific Director, Oncology, to lead clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities. The role involves strategic oversight, mentoring, and cross-functional leadership to ensure patient safety and compliance with global standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in drug safety/pharmacovigilance.
• Knowledge of international PV requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading medical and scientific staff within the SERM.
• Implementing policies and managing safety issues.
• Overseeing pharmacovigilance and benefit-risk management.

Skills

Decision-Making

Problem Resolution

Communication

Education

Degree in Health Sciences

Job description

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Site Names: UK – London – New Oxford Street; Belgium – Wavre; Mississauga; Warsaw Rzymowskiego 53

Posted Date: May 9, 2025

Job Purpose

Responsible for leading medical and scientific staff within the SERM (Safety Evaluation & Risk Management) and defining the strategy and vision of clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities in line with Global Safety strategies. As a senior member of the Global Safety organization, the role involves:

1. Implementing policies, processes, and supporting operational and strategic plans.
2. Ensuring scientifically sound review and interpretation of safety data, managing safety issues, and escalating concerns to senior management and safety governance. Recommending safety risk management strategies.
3. Focusing on efficiency and effectiveness to support Patient and HCP needs, overseeing pharmacovigilance and benefit-risk management for GSK's global assets.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific/Medical Knowledge & PV Expertise

• Expertise in clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities.
• Proven judgment in safety evidence, benefit-risk, causality, safety signals, and risk management.
• Mentoring colleagues in safety evaluation and regulatory safety documentation.
• Strong decision-making, problem resolution, and proactive safety management skills.
• Leading safety governance, strategy development, and addressing safety issues.
• Engaging in cross-GSK safety activities and external pharmacovigilance initiatives.

Cross-functional Team Leadership

• Leading safety governance and risk reduction strategies.
• Influencing department and product strategies with global considerations.
• Building collaborative relationships and leading in a matrix environment.
• Managing due diligence activities related to safety.

Communication & Influencing

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leading safety panels and governance committees, influencing external stakeholders.
• Driving change and demonstrating expertise in pharmacovigilance regulations.

Qualifications

Required: Degree in Health Sciences or related field, extensive experience in drug safety/pharmacovigilance, knowledge of international PV requirements.

Preferred: Advanced degree, experience in oncology or immunology, large matrix organization experience.

Why GSK?

GSK is committed to science and innovation to improve health globally. We foster a diverse, inclusive environment where people can thrive and contribute to meaningful health solutions.