Serm Medical Director

Description:

Provides medical and scientific leadership in the safety evaluation and risk management of GSK’s oncology assets in clinical development.

Responsible for the interpretation of safety data, identification and escalation of safety signals, and delivery of clear, evidence-based recommendations to support benefit–risk decisions. This role contributes to global governance and plays a critical part in protecting patient safety and shaping the safety profile of innovative oncology medicines.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific / Medical & Pharmacovigilance Expertise
 

• Lead pharmacovigilance and risk management activities for assigned oncology assets and clinical trials
• Define and drive strategy for the evaluation and management of safety issues across the clinical development lifecycle
• Analyse and interpret clinical data, literature, and emerging evidence to identify and assess safety signals
• Provide expert medical input into the safety components of global regulatory submissions
• Apply sound clinical judgement to complex and sometimes conflicting data sets to inform benefit–risk decisions
• Ensure timely escalation of safety concerns in line with governance processes
   

Matrix Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
 

• Represent Safety on cross-functional Clinical Matrix and Project Teams
• Lead cross-functional teams to address urgent and complex product safety issues
• Actively contribute to and, where appropriate, lead Safety Review Teams (SRTs)
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across functions and geographies
• Coach and mentor colleagues, contributing to capability development within the organisation
• Ensure effective communication and alignment with Safety Leads, senior SERM leadership, and key stakeholders
   

Communication, Influence & Governance
 

• Lead presentations on safety issues and recommendations to senior governance committees
• Influence decision-making through clear, credible, and evidence-based communication
• Represent GSK in interactions with regulatory authorities, external experts, and partners
• Contribute to the development of safety strategy for clinical programmes and broader SERM activities
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive innovation, and enhance operational effectiveness
• Operate with strong awareness of the internal and external regulatory and scientific environment