SERM Medical Director, Oncology

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job description

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street, Poznan Grunwaldzka, Warsaw Rzymowskiego 53

Posted Date: Apr 24 2025

Job Purpose

Provides in-depth medical/scientific expertise in the safety evaluation and risk management of key GSK assets or in clinical development and/or the post-marketing setting.

Ensures scientifically sound review and interpretation of data, manages safety issues, and escalates safety concerns to senior management and safety governance as appropriate. Makes recommendations for safety risk characterization, management, and communication.

Focuses on efficiency and effectiveness to meet the needs of Patients and HCPs. Supports pharmacovigilance and benefit-risk management of GSK's global assets to ensure Patient Safety worldwide.

If appointed as a manager (Team/Group Leader), is responsible for leading a team of contributors, including resource management, coaching, influencing, collaboration, decision-making, change management, and partnership.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific/Medical Knowledge & PV Expertise

• Leads pharmacovigilance and risk management planning, developing evaluation strategies.
• Leads safety aspects of global regulatory submissions.
• Conducts literature reviews, clinical data synthesis, analysis, and interpretation with expert evaluation skills.
• Demonstrates quality decision-making and creative problem-solving based on comprehensive data assessment.
• Manages multiple tasks efficiently, prioritizes effectively, and meets deadlines with high-quality standards.
• Explores options to reach mutually beneficial agreements and solutions.

Cross-functional Matrix Team Leadership

• Develops and executes safety strategies for clinical and post-marketing products, addressing safety issues and implementing risk-reduction strategies.
• Facilitates safety governance meetings, supports safety teams, and ensures compliance with safety protocols in study protocols and labeling.
• Represents GSK on cross-functional teams, leading ad hoc teams for urgent safety issues.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives, authors SOP updates, and manages safety issue escalation and communication.
• Builds strong relationships, demonstrates leadership, and mentors team members in a matrix environment.

Communications & Influencing

• Leads presentations on safety recommendations to senior management and interacts confidently with regulatory authorities and external partners.
• Contributes to process improvements, safety strategy development, and audit readiness.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence internally and externally.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) with specialty training (CCT, fellowship, or equivalent).
• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of international pharmacovigilance requirements (e.g., ICH, GVP, CIOMS) and drug development processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD/PharmD or MPH in addition to medical degree and registration/certification.

Why GSK?

GSK aims to unite science, technology, and talent to combat disease, impacting billions' health through innovative medicines and vaccines. We foster an inclusive culture where people thrive and grow, emphasizing wellbeing and diversity.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote an agile working culture and accommodate flexible working arrangements. For adjustments during the hiring process, contact us at [emailprotected] or 0808 234 4391.