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Safety Evaluation & Risk Management (Serm) Scientific Director

Gsk Plc
GSK plc
10-15 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 28, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Safety Evaluation & Risk Management (SERM) Scientific Director

Location: Bengaluru, India | Warsaw, Poland
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Medical Affairs | Pharmacovigilance | Clinical Safety
Job ID: 429061
Posted Date: January 22, 2026


About the Company

GSK is a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. With a strong focus on innovation, patient safety, and global health impact, GSK develops and delivers specialty medicines and vaccines across key therapeutic areas including respiratory, immunology, oncology, HIV, and infectious diseases.


Position Summary

The Safety Evaluation & Risk Management (SERM) Scientific Director provides senior-level medical and scientific leadership in the safety evaluation, benefit-risk assessment, and risk management of GSK’s global portfolio. This role supports both clinical development and post-marketing pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring robust safety governance and patient safety worldwide.

The incumbent will lead safety strategy, oversee signal detection and risk mitigation, contribute to global regulatory submissions, and engage with internal governance bodies and external regulatory authorities.


Key Responsibilities

Safety Evaluation & Pharmacovigilance Leadership

  • Lead pharmacovigilance and risk management planning across clinical development and post-marketing phases.

  • Provide expert scientific evaluation of safety signals, literature, and clinical data, including benefit-risk assessments.

  • Drive safety strategy execution and escalate critical safety issues to senior management and safety governance forums.

  • Lead the safety components of global regulatory submissions and labeling updates.

Cross-Functional & Matrix Leadership

  • Chair or contribute to Safety Review Teams (SRTs) and cross-functional Clinical Matrix Teams.

  • Anticipate, detect, and address product safety issues, ensuring timely implementation of risk minimization measures.

  • Lead or participate in global process improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, quality, and operational efficiency.

  • Author or contribute to SOPs and internal policy updates in alignment with global regulations.

  • Mentor and coach team members, demonstrating strong leadership within a matrix environment.

Communication, Strategy & Governance

  • Present safety recommendations and risk assessments to senior governance committees.

  • Represent GSK in safety-related discussions with regulatory authorities, external experts, and licensing partners.

  • Support inspection readiness and participate in audits and regulatory inspections as required.

  • Contribute to long-term safety and clinical program strategies, offering innovative solutions to evolving challenges.


Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBBS or MD preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum 10–15 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, or Safety Evaluation & Risk Management

  • Strong experience in vaccine pharmacovigilance, including safety signal detection and benefit-risk assessments

  • Proven expertise across clinical development and post-marketing safety activities

  • In-depth knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines (ICH, GVP Modules, CIOMS)

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex safety issues, make high-quality decisions, and influence senior stakeholders


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus

  • Flexible working arrangements (role-dependent)

  • Comprehensive learning and career development opportunities

  • Healthcare, wellbeing, and employee recognition programs

  • Country-specific statutory and additional benefits in line with local regulations

Compensation varies by location and is aligned with market benchmarks and internal equity.


Why Join GSK?

At GSK, people and patients are at the center of everything we do. Our inclusive culture, commitment to scientific excellence, and focus on accountability and integrity enable our teams to thrive while making a meaningful global impact.


Inclusion & Accessibility

GSK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion and accessibility. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.


Important Notice

GSK does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and does not accept unsolicited agency referrals. Candidates are advised to apply only through official channels.


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