
SERM Medical Director, Oncology
Philadelphia, PA · HybridJob$223–371K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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The SERM Medical Director provides medical and scientific leadership in safety evaluation and risk management for GSK oncology assets in clinical development. The role interprets safety data, identifies and escalates safety signals, and delivers evidence-based recommendations for benefit-risk decisions. It contributes to global governance and patient safety, working across clinical, regulatory, and safety teams in a hybrid U.S. model.
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Business Introduction At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people's lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients' needs and have the highest probability of success. We're uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more: Our approach to R&D Position Summary Provides medical and scientific leadership in the safety evaluation and risk management of GSK's oncology assets in clinical development. Responsible for the interpretation of safety data, identification and escalation of safety signals, and delivery of clear, evidence-based recommendations to support benefit-risk decisions. This role contributes to global governance and plays a critical part in protecting patient safety and shaping the safety profile of innovative oncology medicines. Key Responsibilities Scientific / Medical & Pharmacovigilance Expertise 1. Lead pharmacovigilance and risk management activities for assigned oncology assets and clinical trials 2. Define and drive strategy for the evaluation and management of safety issues across the clinical development lifecycle 3. Analyseand interpret clinical data, literature, and emerging evidence toidentifyand assess safety signals 4. Provide expert medical input into the safety components of global regulatory submissions 5. Apply sound clinical judgement to complex and sometimes conflicting data sets to inform benefit-risk decisions 6. Ensuretimelyescalation of safety concerns in line with governance processes Matrix Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration 1. Represent Safety on cross-functional Clinical Matrix and Project Teams 2. Lead cross-functional teams to address urgent and complex product safety issues 3. Actively contribute to and, whereappropriate, lead Safety Review Teams (SRTs) 4. Build strong, collaborative relationships across functions and geographies 5. Coach and mentor colleagues, contributing to capability development within theorganisation 6. Ensure effective communication and alignment with Safety Leads, senior SERM leadership, and key stakeholders Communication, Influence & Governance 1. Lead presentations on safety issues and recommendations to senior governance committees 2. Influence decision-making through clear, credible, and evidence-based communication 3. Represent GSK in interactions with regulatory authorities, external experts, and partners 4. Contribute to the development of safety strategy for clinicalprogrammesand broader SERM activities 5. Identifyopportunities to improve processes, drive innovation, and enhance operational effectiveness 6. Operate with strong awareness of the internal and external regulatory and scientific environment Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing GSK's oncology pipeline, withdirectimpact on patient safety and global health outcomes. You will: 1. Shape the safety strategy of innovative oncology medicines 2. Engage with senior governance and influence key development decisions 3. Work within a highly collaborative, global matrix environment 4. Contribute to scientific excellence and continuous improvement in safety science Basic Qualifications 1. Medical degree with current GMC registration (or eligibility topractisein the UK) and relevant clinical experience 2. Completion of formal postgraduate clinical training (e.g., residency or specialty training) 3. Significant experiencein pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or medical affairs 4. Demonstratede pertisein signal detection, evaluation, and risk management 5. Strong understanding of clinical development and post-marketing safety processes 6. Experience working effectively in matrixed, cross-functional environments 7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of medical and regulatory documents 8. Strong clinical judgement and the ability to deliver clear, evidence-based recommendations Preferred Qualifications 1. Postgraduatespecialisationin a clinical discipline or pharmaceutical medicine 2. Experience contributing to regulatory submissions and periodic safety reports 3. Knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, or real-world evidence relevant to safety assessment 4. Experience leading Safety Review Teams or acting as safety lead for majorprogrammes 5. Prior engagement with regulatory authorities and external safety forums 6. Demonstrated ability to coach and develop colleagues in medical, scientific, or safety roles Working Model This role is hybrid, based in the United States. You will be expected on site for key meetings, governance activities and team collaboration. Remote working is supported to balance focused work and stakeholder engagement. How to apply If this role speaks to you, please apply with your CV and a short note describing a safety assessment or risk management activity you led and its impact. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply or interview, tell us and we will support you. We welcome candidates from many backgrounds and encourage you to apply. Skills Analytical Thinking, Clinical Data Interpretation, Clinical Development, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Trial Designs, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Digital Fluency, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Evidence Based Decision Making, Executive Presence, Hematology and Oncology, Learning Agility, Matrix Leadership, Real World Evidence (RWE), Scientific Presentations* If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $222,750 to $371,250. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other i
How this job compares
Set against the 1,913 open Medical Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$223–371K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$206–354K/yr43 salary ranges
- US median$228–375K/yr1,087 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $297K, is 8% above the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($275K) — in the middle half of Medical Director salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 115 open Medical Director jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,913 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
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- Experience
- Medical Director postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 5 years (1,061 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,375 of the 1,913 open Medical Director jobs (72%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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