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Senior Safety Evaluation Scientist -Iii Literature

Gsk Plc
GSK plc
7 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

Senior Safety Evaluation Scientist III – Literature

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Full Time
Function: Medical & Clinical | Pharmacovigilance
Industry: Biopharmaceuticals
Job ID: 434138
Posted Date: January 23, 2026
Work Site: Bengaluru – Luxor North Tower


About GSK

GSK is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. With bold ambitions to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, GSK focuses on discovering and delivering innovative vaccines and medicines across key therapeutic areas including respiratory, immunology, oncology, HIV, and infectious diseases.


Role Overview

The Senior Safety Evaluation Scientist III – Literature plays a critical role in pharmacovigilance and signal detection by performing comprehensive safety literature assessments in compliance with global regulatory requirements and GSK standards. This role supports aggregate safety reporting, signal management, and vendor oversight while ensuring robust, inspection-ready documentation and adherence to regulatory timelines.

The position requires strong expertise in safety literature review, post-marketing surveillance, and cross-functional collaboration within a global drug safety environment.


Key Responsibilities

Safety Literature & Signal Detection

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

  • Maintain up-to-date product and therapeutic area knowledge to support accurate literature evaluation.

  • Support Safety Evaluation and Risk Management (SERM) product specialists with ad hoc literature searches and data collection.

  • Collaborate with SERM physicians and specialists to prioritize, review, escalate, and document safety findings and signal evaluations.

Pharmacovigilance Operations & Compliance

  • Ensure timely execution of safety literature activities in line with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and defined timelines.

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation and act as a point of contact during audits and regulatory inspections.

  • Identify operational issues and work proactively with cross-functional teams to resolve them efficiently.

  • Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives to strengthen pharmacovigilance and literature review processes.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Maintain effective organizational networks across pharmacovigilance, medical, and clinical functions.

  • Demonstrate a service-oriented approach while working in a matrix, interdisciplinary environment.


Education & Experience Requirements

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or a related health science discipline (mandatory).

Experience Required

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

  • Prior experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry is required.

  • Experience in post-marketing surveillance, signal detection, or regulatory safety activities is strongly preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills

  • Strong knowledge of post-marketing safety regulations and pharmacovigilance methodologies.

  • Understanding of causality assessment principles and safety signal evaluation.

  • Experience in scientific literature review, data gathering, synthesis, analysis, and interpretation.

  • Working knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations relevant to SERM activities.

  • Proficiency in medical and drug terminology with basic understanding of assigned therapeutic areas.

  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, particularly in scientific and medical contexts.

  • Ability to independently evaluate data, draw conclusions, and support evidence-based decision-making.


What GSK Values

GSK values professionals who prioritize patient safety, demonstrate integrity, and communicate with clarity and accountability. The organization fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are encouraged, and continuous learning and professional development are actively supported.


Why Join GSK

  • Competitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus

  • Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing programs

  • Strong learning, development, and career progression opportunities

  • Inclusive and purpose-driven global work environment


Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

GSK is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and accessibility. Candidates requiring adjustments during the recruitment process are encouraged to reach out to the recruitment team.


Important Notice

GSK does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and does not accept unsolicited agency referrals without prior authorization. Candidates are advised to remain vigilant against fraudulent job advertisements.


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