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GSK

Senior Scientific Director, Oncology

GSK

. Lead pharmacovigilance activities and risk mitigation strategies for assigned oncology assets and clinical trials .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $217,800 - $363,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacovigilance and risk management, with a strong focus on safety evaluation and regulatory compliance in clinical development. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex safety data effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PharmacovigilanceSignal DetectionSafety SurveillanceRegulatory SubmissionsClinical Data Synthesis

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Hard Skills
Risk ManagementSafety EvaluationClinical DevelopmentSafety Data InterpretationRegulatory InteractionsSafety RecommendationsLiterature ReviewIntegrated Safety AnalysesDrug Development ProcessesSafety Issue Evaluation
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationJudgment
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of SciencePharmDMDPhD
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryGlobal Pharmacovigilance RequirementsClinical MatrixProject Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead pharmacovigilance activities and risk mitigation strategies for assigned oncology assets and clinical trials
  • Drive evaluation and interpretation of safety data, including signal detection and assessment
  • Develop strategic approaches for safety issue evaluation within clinical development programs
  • Contribute to safety components of global regulatory submissions, including INDs, DSURs, and IBs
  • Perform literature review, clinical data synthesis, and integrated safety analyses
  • Represent Safety Evaluation & Risk Management on Clinical Matrix and Project Teams
  • Lead cross-functional efforts addressing urgent and complex product safety issues
  • Partner with Safety Physicians and stakeholders for Safety Review Team meetings
  • Escalate emerging safety issues to senior leadership and governance bodies
  • Mentor and coach junior team members as applicable
  • Present safety recommendations and emerging risks to senior governance committees
  • Represent GSK in interactions with regulatory authorities, external experts, and partners
  • Contribute to long-term safety and clinical development strategies
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety evaluation and processes
  • Communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in a health or life sciences discipline (e.g., Bachelor of Science, PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent)
  • 5+ years experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or related safety evaluation role in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
  • Practical experience in signal detection, safety surveillance and risk management across clinical development and post-marketing
  • Knowledge of global pharmacovigilance requirements and drug development processes
  • Strong clinical or scientific judgement with experience interpreting clinical and safety data
  • Experience in preparing regulatory safety documents and participating in regulatory interactions (preferred)
  • Experience leading safety activities in a relevant therapeutic area (preferred)
  • Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix setting (preferred)
  • Experience supporting inspections, audits, and readiness activities (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Eligibility to participate in share based long term incentive program
  • Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • Remote working support
  • Accommodation or other assistance to apply, if required