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SERM Scientific Director

SERM Scientific Director

Kappaalphapsi1911Waltham, MA, United States
3 days ago
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  • Full-time
Job description

SERM Scientific Director

Overview

Responsible to lead medical and scientific staff within the SERM (Safety Evaluation & Risk Management) and defining and driving the strategy and vision of clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities in alignment with Global Safety business strategies.

As a member of the Global Safety organization the role is responsible to :

  • Implement policy, processes and support the implementation of operational and strategic plans
  • Ensure 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. 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

  • Expert in clinical safety and pharmacovigilance activities.
  • Demonstrated record of sound judgement and decision making in safety evidence generation, benefit-risk assessment, causality assessment, evaluation of safety signals, and of proactive risk management strategies including management of labelling changes, physician and patient education and monitoring of safety issues in the real world.
  • Coaches and mentors SERM colleagues in the [scientific / medical] aspects of signal evaluation methodology and risk management and preparation of regulatory safety reports and other documents.
  • Demonstrated track record of quality decision making and creative problem resolution in critical situations, based on assessment of all relevant supporting and conflicting information / factors and understanding of the wider context.
  • Provides excellent medical / scientific judgment, strong analytical skills, proactive approach in drug safety and high sense of urgency.
  • Champions / sponsors safety governance by development of safety strategy and its execution for products in clinical development and post marketing settings. Anticipates, detects and addresses product safety issues and ensures that risk-reduction strategies are implemented appropriately.
  • Leads cross-GSK activities such as safety advisory panels, interfaces with and assumes ad hoc membership of a Senior Governance Committee.
  • Ability to engage in, and contribute to, broad GSK environment and pharmacovigilance environment outside GSK with confidence, impact, integrity and professionalism.
  • Cross-functional Matrix team leadership

  • Champions / sponsors safety governance by development of safety strategy and its execution for products in clinical development and post marketing settings. Anticipates, detects and addresses product safety issues (e.g., product incidents) and ensures that risk-reduction strategies are implemented appropriately.
  • Proven ability to affect department, or product strategies with a strong understanding and ability to incorporate global considerations into decision making.
  • Builds strong collaborative relationships and displays excellent leadership skills on safety issues whilst working in a matrix team, with an outstanding track record leading a team in a matrix setting.
  • Demonstrates resilience and ability to adjust behaviours and priorities based on changing environment.
  • Leads or oversees SERM contribution to due diligence activities.
  • Communications (verbal, written) and Influencing (internal PV Governance and External LTs)

  • Excellent communication (verbal, written) and influencing (internally and externally) skills.
  • Leads cross-GSK activities such as safety advisory panels, interfaces and assumes ad hoc membership of a Senior Governance Committee. Influences others external to GSK to meet organisational objectives and may be recognised as a key player in external international pharmacovigilance activities (i.e., may be a member of trade association or external initiatives).
  • Leads driving change until their implementation.
  • Recognised as an authority with expert knowledge of relevant pharmacovigilance regulations and methodologies applicable to SERM activities.
  • Why you?

    Basic Qualifications :

    We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals :

  • Health Sciences / Health Care Professional degree required (e.g., BSc, MS, PhD, RN / BSN / MSN, NP, RPh / B Pharm / Pharm D, Dentists and Veterinarians are also accepted).
  • Comprehensive experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry working in Drug Safety or Pharmacovigilance
  • Significant pharmacovigilance experience relating to Safety Evaluation and Risk Management, encompassing both clinical development and post-marketing activities
  • Knowledge / experience of international pharmacovigilance requirements (e.g., ICH, GVP modules, CIOMS initiatives) and drug development and approval processes.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

    If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus :

  • Advanced Degree
  • Experience working in large matrix organisations
  • Experience in Oncology
  • Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

    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.

    If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).

    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.

    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 /

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