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Senior Safety Evaluation Scientist -Iii Literature

Gsk Plc
GSK plc
7 years
Not Disclosed
Bengaluru, India
10 March 11, 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

Job Title: Senior Safety Evaluation Scientist III – Literature
Company: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Location: Bengaluru, India
Department: Medical & Clinical / Pharmacovigilance
Job ID: 434138
Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, literature screening, medical affairs, or clinical research.

About GSK
GSK is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. With a focus on vaccines and medicines, GSK integrates cutting-edge science, technology, and talent to accelerate drug development and patient access. Our culture emphasizes patient safety, scientific excellence, accountability, and inclusion, enabling employees to thrive while delivering meaningful impact.

Role Overview
The Senior Safety Evaluation Scientist III – Literature is responsible for performing comprehensive safety literature assessments to support signal detection, aggregate reports, and pharmacovigilance operations. This role ensures compliance with GSK standards, global regulatory requirements, and timelines while fostering robust processes for high-quality safety data evaluation. The position also supports vendor oversight and contributes to continuous improvement in PV operations.

Key Responsibilities

Literature Screening & Evaluation

  • Conduct systematic screening and review of scientific literature, abstracts, and citations for inclusion in aggregate reports and identification of potential safety signals.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product profiles to support accurate literature evaluation.

  • Perform ad hoc literature searches to provide timely insights for safety signal identification.

Signal Detection & Medical Collaboration

  • Coordinate with SERM product specialists and physicians to prioritize, discuss, and escalate safety-related findings.

  • Document outcomes of literature assessments and signal detection activities in compliance with GSK procedures.

  • Identify potential issues and proactively resolve them in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Process Improvement & Compliance

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to literature assessment and signal detection processes.

  • Maintain Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and act as a point of contact for inspections and audits.

  • Stay aligned with regulatory expectations, internal SOPs, and pharmacovigilance methodologies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

  • Maintain effective networks within the organization to facilitate timely information sharing.

  • Support SERM product specialists and other internal stakeholders by providing relevant safety insights from literature data.

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or a related Health Science field.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, literature review, medical affairs, or clinical research.

  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry environments, with knowledge of post-marketing safety regulations preferred.

  • Proven experience in safety signal detection, causality assessment, and medical literature evaluation.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance regulations and safety evaluation methodologies.

  • Knowledge of medical and drug terminology, with the ability to interpret scientific literature accurately.

  • Analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate data and draw independent conclusions.

  • Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal, including scientific and medical terminology.

  • Team-oriented, service-focused attitude, with ability to interact across interdisciplinary and matrixed environments.

Why Join GSK?
At GSK, you will have the opportunity to contribute to global patient safety through high-quality pharmacovigilance activities. We provide a supportive environment for professional growth, learning, and innovation, while ensuring meaningful contributions to healthcare and patient outcomes.

GSK is committed to inclusion and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. Candidates requiring adjustments during recruitment are invited to contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com.