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SERM Principal Scientist
GSK
GBR
Full-time
Lead
Hybrid
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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 organisatio n.
- 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.
- Digital Fluency, Enterprise Leadership, Influencing Without Authority, Pharmacovigilance, Presentation Techniques
- 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.
- We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
- Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at [email protected] where you can also request a call.
- Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the Link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive
- Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
- GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
- Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
Skills
- Digital Fluency, Enterprise Leadership, Influencing Without Authority, Pharmacovigilance, Presentation Techniques
- 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.
- We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
- Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at [email protected] where you can also request a call.
- Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the Link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive
- Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
- GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
- Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 organisatio n.
- 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.
- 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.
About GSK
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech10,001+Founded 2000
GSK is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company focused on developing medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. The company operates in over 150 countries with major therapeutic areas including respiratory, HIV, oncology, and immunology.
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