Job Title: SERM Principal Scientist

 

JobPurpose                                                                                                                        

Provides medical/scientific knowledge in the safety evaluation and risk management of GSK products 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 (Healthcare Professionals).  Supporting the pharmacovigilance and benefit-risk management of the assigned portfolio of GSK global assets to ensure Patient Safety globally.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific/Medical Knowledge PV Expertise

• Responsible for signal detection and evaluation activities for assigned products. Input into review and assessment of clinical and post-marketing safety data to identify and manage potential risks.
• Ensures that accurate and fit-for-purpose evaluation documents with clear conclusions are provided in response to internal or regulatory authority requests for safety data. 
• Assists in the production of Risk Management Plans (RMPs)/Risk Tables for designated products, in consultation with senior personnel.
• Contributes to authoring of regulatory periodic reports and associated documentation globally according to the agreed process and timelines - reviews and contributes to production of program documents such as protocols and aggregate safety reports.
• Supports inspection readiness and completes any post audit/inspection activities within the required timeline.
• Uses a range of sources and methods to gather information, identifies and proposes potential solutions for addressing issues/problems, and makes decisions with consultation of Safety Lead/Group Lead.
• Shows commitment to the task and effective time management to meet multiple deadlines successfully and with attention to detail and quality. Able to prioritise own workload with minimal guidance.

Cross Functional Matrix team leadership

• Builds effective working relationships and responds to the needs of line functions in the matrix in relation to safety issues.
• Supports 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 (Safety Evaluation and Risk Management) to detect and address product safety issues and ensures that risk-reduction strategies are implemented appropriately in clinical study protocols and/or product labelling.
• Can explain knowledge and skills, and work in new situations. 

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing or a related healthcare discipline, such as Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Science (MSc), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Pharmacist (RPh), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Experience in pharmacovigilance, safety evaluation and risk management, covering clinical development and post-marketing activities.

Preferred Qualification

• Familiarity with international pharmacovigilance requirements and guidance, including International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), and Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS) guidance.
• Experience with drug development and regulatory approval processes.
• Experience working in a large, matrix organisation.
  
   

Work Arrangements

Primary Location: GSK HQ

Additional locations may be considered: NA

This role follows GSK's hybrid working model, combining on-site collaboration with remote working flexibility. 

Application Information:

Closing Date for Applications: 02 November 2026

Please take a copy of this Job Description, as it will not be available after the advertisement closes.

When applying for this role, please use either the cover letter section of the online application or your CV to demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above. Information provided in your application materials will be used to assess your suitability for the role. 

Skills

Digital Fluency, Enterprise Leadership, Influencing Without Authority, Pharmacovigilance, Presentation Techniques

 

 

Why GSK?

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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.

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