Medical Director, Safety & Risk Management (SERM)

About the role

GSK is seeking a senior Medical Director to lead Safety & Risk Management (SERM) for its oncology portfolio. The role provides medical and scientific leadership in evaluating safety data, managing risk, and supporting benefit‑risk decisions throughout clinical development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead pharmacovigilance and risk‑management activities for assigned oncology assets and clinical trials.
• Define and execute safety evaluation strategies across the clinical development lifecycle.
• Analyse clinical data, literature and emerging evidence to identify safety signals and provide evidence‑based recommendations.
• Prepare medical input for global regulatory submissions and ensure timely escalation of safety concerns.
• Represent Safety on cross‑functional Clinical Matrix and Project Teams, leading Safety Review Teams when required.
• Present safety issues to senior governance committees and interact with regulatory authorities and external experts.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, driving capability development and process improvement.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with extensive experience in pharmacovigilance and oncology drug development.
• Proven track record of leading safety evaluation and risk‑management activities in a global pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong clinical judgement and ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills for influencing senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Required skills

• Pharmacovigilance and risk‑management expertise.
• Oncology clinical development knowledge.
• Regulatory submission experience.
• Cross‑functional leadership and matrix management.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the safety profile of innovative oncology medicines.
• Collaborative global environment with leading scientists and clinicians.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.