SERM Associate Medical Director

Provides medical/scientific expertise in the safety evaluation and risk management of key GSK assets in clinical development and/or the post-marketing setting. 

Ensures scientifically sound review and interpretation of data and management of safety issues and escalates safety issues identified through the safety review process to senior management and safety governance as appropriate. Makes 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. Supporting the 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 practises; 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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In this role you will

• Be responsible for signal detection and evaluation activities for assigned products.

• Do advanced evaluation skills and analytical thinking for literature review, data gathering, data synthesis, analysis and interpretation, while making sound decisions based on relevant information or factors gathered from a broad range of sources, seeking help and input as needed. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends solutions to problems.

• Be committed to the task and able to prioritise activities effectively and meet multiple deadlines successfully and with appropriate attention to detail, setting high performance standards for quality.

• Support and Facilitate safety governance/SRTs in the clinical development and post marketing settings by assisting in the establishment and operation of cross-functional teams in any SERM to detect and address product safety issues and ensures that risk-reduction strategies are implemented appropriately in clinical study protocols and/or product labelling.

• Build strong collaborative relationships and demonstrates good matrix leadership skills, proactively providing input to matrix teams on safety issues and processes. Ability to coach and mentor others.

• Possess effective communication skills and be capable of presenting ideas and data clearly and concisely to a matrix team and senior staff members at the GSK Senior Governance Committees. Listen and respond appropriately to the views and feedback of others.

• Robust medical/scientific writing skills are essential, as the preparation of detailed evaluations and reports on major GSK products is a core feature of the role.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline, (MD, DO or MBBS)

• Demonstrate ability to apply medical and scientific knowledge to evaluate and interpret safety information

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to review, interpret scientific/ medical literature, and make sound medical judgments based on available clinical and scientific data

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrate ability to learn quickly, adapt to a new process, and/or develop expertise in pharmacovigilance practices and safety regulations

• Be a Team Player

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:

• Additional relevant medical or scientific post-graduate qualifications (E.g. PhD in life science; Candidates with strong transferrable skills such as ability to critically evaluate clinical and safety data, possesses sound medical/scientific judgement and ability to perform safety assessment are encouraged to apply)

• Prior experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, Safety Evaluation and Risk Management, benefit-risk evaluation, aggregate safety reports, clinical development and/or post-marketing activities or related field

• Familiarity with global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines (E.g., ICH, FDA, EMA)

• Background in clinical research, epidemiology, or regulatory science

• Demonstrate ability to contribute to safety strategy, risk management activities and cross-functional safety discussions

• Experience working in large matrix organizations

Closing Date for Applications – 14th of May 2026 (COB)

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have 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 our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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The annual base salary in Poland for new hires in this position ranges from PLN 318,000 to PLN 530,000 gross, taking into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Depending on the role and internal policies, the position may also be eligible for a bonus (if applicable and based on defined, non-discretionary criteria) and/or awards for exceptional performance (granted at the employer’s discretion). All statutory benefits will be maintained in accordance with Polish law. Other benefits may also be offered, which may include private healthcare, additional paid days off, life insurance, private pension plan and fully paid parental leave & care of family member leave.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

 

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

 

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

 

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

 

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