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Serm Scientific Director

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science 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

SERM Scientific Director

Location: London, United Kingdom; Warsaw, Poland
Function: Medical and Clinical
Job ID: 419649
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose:

The SERM Scientific Director is responsible for leading medical and scientific staff within Safety Evaluation & Risk Management (SERM), defining and driving clinical safety and pharmacovigilance strategies aligned with Global Safety business strategies. As a senior member of the Global Safety organization, the role focuses on implementing policies, supporting strategic plans, ensuring scientifically sound data interpretation, and managing safety issues to uphold global patient safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific/Medical Knowledge & Pharmacovigilance (PV) Expertise:

  • Serve as an expert in clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities.

  • Provide sound judgment in safety evidence generation, benefit-risk assessment, causality assessment, evaluation of safety signals, and risk management strategies.

  • Mentor SERM colleagues on signal evaluation methodology and risk management documentation.

  • Ensure proactive risk management strategies, including labelling changes, physician/patient education, and monitoring of real-world safety issues.

  • Lead cross-GSK safety activities, including safety advisory panels and senior governance committees.

  • Actively engage with broader GSK and external pharmacovigilance environments.

Cross-functional Matrix Team Leadership:

  • Champion safety governance through the development and execution of safety strategies.

  • Influence department or product strategies with global considerations.

  • Build strong cross-functional relationships and lead teams in matrix settings.

  • Oversee SERM contributions to due diligence activities.

  • Demonstrate resilience and flexibility in dynamic environments.

Communication and Influencing:

  • Exhibit excellent verbal, written, and influencing skills internally and externally.

  • Lead change management initiatives within safety governance.

  • Represent GSK externally in pharmacovigilance activities, including trade associations or industry initiatives.

  • Maintain expert knowledge of relevant PV regulations and methodologies.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

  • Health Sciences/Health Care Professional degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, BSN/MSN/NP, BSc, MS).

  • Extensive experience in Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance across clinical development and post-marketing phases.

  • Solid knowledge of international PV requirements (ICH, GVP modules, CIOMS initiatives) and drug development/approval processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced Degree (e.g., MD, PhD).

  • Experience working within large matrix organizations.

  • Specialization or experience in Oncology or Immunology.

Why GSK?

At GSK, we unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. We focus on prevention and treatment across vaccines, specialty, and general medicines, emphasizing innovation in infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology. Our purpose is to impact the health of billions while creating a workplace where people thrive — feeling welcome, valued, included, and empowered to grow.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity and inclusion. We offer agile working options and are committed to accommodating applicants needing adjustments during the recruitment process.

Note: GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses/agencies without prior written authorization.