Are you passionate about drug safety and pharmacovigilance? GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, is seeking a dedicated Safety Evaluation Scientist to join their team in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient safety by performing critical literature surveillance and safety signal identification. With a mission to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease, GSK invites professionals with 3-6 years of experience to join their innovative team. Read on to explore this exciting career opportunity and how you can apply.
Key Responsibilities
As a Safety Evaluation Scientist at GSK, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring drug safety through pharmacovigilance (PV) activities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Literature Surveillance: Screen and review scientific literature (articles, abstracts, citations) for inclusion in aggregate reports and identification of potential safety signals.
- Product Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of assigned products to support accurate literature evaluation.
- Signal Detection: Analyze and discuss safety data with SERM product specialists and physicians, escalating findings as needed.
- Documentation: Document outcomes of signal detection processes and maintain compliance with pharmacovigilance regulations.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in continuous process improvement and quality assurance activities related to pharmacovigilance.
- Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams to discuss safety data and contribute to risk management activities (RMPs), aggregate reports (DSURs, PBRERs), and labeling documents (GDS, DCSI).
Qualifications and Skills
To excel in this role, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Experience: 3-6 years in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in drug safety, regulatory affairs, clinical development, or medical affairs.
- Knowledge: Basic understanding of post-marketing regulations, causality assessment, safety signal evaluation, and pharmacovigilance methodologies.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in scientific literature review, data synthesis, and analysis. Familiarity with medical and drug terminology.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal English skills, with strong interpersonal and presentation abilities.
- IT Proficiency: Comfortable working with web-based applications and IT tools.
- Soft Skills: High attention to detail, ability to work independently, and a service-oriented mindset. Strong team player with flexibility to prioritize tasks.
- Values: Alignment with GSK’s values of Patient Focus, Transparency, Respect, and Integrity.
Why Join GSK?
At GSK, you’ll be part of a global biopharma company committed to improving the lives of billions through innovative medicines and vaccines. Here’s why this role is a great fit:
- Impactful Work: Contribute to patient safety and global health by ensuring the safety of GSK’s products.
- Growth Opportunities: Access continuous learning, skill development, and career advancement in a dynamic environment.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.
- Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge science and technology in therapeutic areas like infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology.
GSK fosters a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, where employees are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and deliver high-quality results.
How to Apply
