Overview

We are looking for a SERM Associate Scientific Director to join our team. This position supports the HIV Therapeutic Area. You will provide medical/scientific expertise in the safety evaluation and risk management of key GSK assets in the post-marketing setting and late stage clinical development. You will ensure scientifically sound review and interpretation of data and management of safety issues, escalating safety issues identified through the safety review process to senior management and safety governance as appropriate. Make recommendations for the further characterization, management, and communication of safety risks. Focus on efficiency and effectiveness to meet the needs of our Patients and HCPs. Support pharmacovigilance and benefit-risk management of the assigned portfolio of GSK global assets to ensure Patient Safety globally.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

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Responsibilities

• Be responsible for signal detection and evaluation activities for assigned products.
• Drive production of regulatory periodic reports and associated documentation and Risk Management Plans (RMPs) globally according to the agreed process and timelines; advise on content of regulatory period reports in partnership with the product physician.
• Prioritise activities effectively to meet multiple deadlines with attention to detail and high quality standards.
• Support and facilitate safety governance/Safety Review Teams (SRTs) in clinical development and post-marketing settings by assisting in establishing and operating cross-functional teams to detect and address product safety issues and ensure risk-reduction strategies are implemented in clinical study protocols and/or product labelling.
• Build collaborative relationships and demonstrate matrix leadership, providing input to matrix teams on safety issues and processes; coach and mentor others where appropriate.
• Communicate ideas and data clearly to matrix teams and senior staff at Governance Committees; listen and respond to feedback from others.

Qualifications & Skills

• Health Sciences/Health Care Professional degree (e.g., BSc, MSc, PhD, RN/BSN/MSN, NP, RPh/B Pharm/PharmD) required; advanced degree preferred.
• Pharmacovigilance experience related to Safety Evaluation and Risk Management in both clinical development and post-marketing activities.
• Knowledge/experience of international pharmacovigilance requirements (e.g., ICH, GVP modules, CIOMS) and drug development/approval processes.
• Experience working in large matrix organizations.
• Robust medical/scientific writing skills for detailed evaluations and reports on major products.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Prior experience in the HIV therapy area is desirable but not essential.

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 7th October 2025 (EOD)

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying, use the cover letter or CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining understanding of the immune system with technology to transform lives. GSK fosters a culture that is ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, focusing on assets with high potential. We unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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