SERM Scientific Director

SERM Scientific Director The SERM Scientific Director will provide in‑depth medical and scientific expertise in the safety evaluation and risk management of key GSK assets across immunology and other therapeutic areas. The role supports pharmacovigilance and benefit‑risk management of the assigned portfolio of GSK global assets to ensure patient safety worldwide. Key Responsibilities Lead pharmacovigilance and risk‑management planning, developing strategies for evaluating issues in clinical matrices and the safety component of global regulatory submissions. Utilize expert evaluation skills and analytical thinking for literature reviews, clinical data synthesis, analysis, and interpretation. Demonstrate a track record of quality decision‑making and creative problem resolution, prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines. Lead cross‑functional matrix team governance by developing safety strategy and executing it for products in clinical development and post‑marketing settings. Anticipate, detect, and address product safety issues, ensuring risk‑reduction strategies are implemented in protocols and labels. Represent GSK on cross‑functional clinical matrix teams and project teams, leading ad‑hoc teams to address urgent safety issues and driving process initiatives to improve regulatory adherence, data standards, quality, and efficiency. Lead presentations on safety recommendations or issues to senior staff and senior governance committees. Communicate confidently and influence internal PV governance, external regulatory authorities, consultants, and licensing partners. Build strong relationships, coach, and mentor others within the safety matrix team. Basic Qualifications PharmD/PhD for Scientist (preferred) or Bachelors of Science in Life or Medical Sciences (minimum) Advanced experience (5+ years) in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry working in pharmacovigilance or drug safety Significant pharmacovigilance experience relating to safety evaluation and risk management across clinical development and post‑marketing activities Experience with signal detection and safety surveillance Knowledge of international pharmacovigilance requirements (e.g., ICH, GVP modules, CIOMS initiatives) and drug development and approval processes Experience working in large matrix organisations Previous management experience (preferred for team‑lead role) Salary and Benefits If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires ranges from $169,950 to $283,250. The role also offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in a share‑based long‑term incentive program, dependent on the level of the role. Benefits include health care and other insurance benefits for employees and families, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Salary ranges may differ in other locations; compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. For more information about the comprehensive benefits program, please see the GSK US Benefits Summary. Equal Opportunity Statement 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, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr