Project Physician

Job description

Your Responsibilities :
The GSK Vaccines Institute for Global Health (GVGH) is looking for a Project Physician
To serve as lead author or key contributor of clinical and epidemiology plan and clinical documents (e.g., clinical trial protocols, reports and publications, integrated clinical documents for regulatory submissions etc.) and to have medical monitoring responsibility for clinical trials of GVGH vaccine project(s).

Key responsabilities:
• Work in a team of clinical and regulatory colleagues (clinical operations, biostatistics & regulatory associates), and in collaboration with other members of the GVGH Project Team(s), with the responsibility to author clinical development plans, design clinical trial protocols, write Investigator Brochures, clinical study reports and publications of the project(s).
• Address scientific and medical issues related to trials of the project(s) in GVGH and be responsible for Medical Data Listing review, ensuring medical consistency within trial and across trials within the project.
• As a member of the Safety Review Team, be responsible for medical assessment of serious adverse events, adverse events of special interest (AESI's) and other events occurring during clinical trials and pay attention to potential safety signals. Additionally, participate in individual case safety report compliance activities and take the necessary corrective actions
• Handling and/or coordinating studies with human biological samples using GVGH/GSK policies
• Be accountable as principal clinical liaison to company sponsored committees and councils (e.g. IDMC) for the vaccine project(s)
• Support the Team in representing GVGH in meetings with health authorities and the scientific community, network with thought leaders and international agencies, on GVGH vaccines related matters
• Contribute to creation, review and revision of standards (e.g., SOPs, Work Instructions) on clinical development, regulatory and drug safety activities.
• Maintain/expand knowledge in vaccines, clinical trial methodology, and drug safety competencies including national and international regulations and Global Safety policies/procedures

Why You?

Basic qualifications:
• Doctor of Medicine with advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) and Board certification with focus on vaccinology, infectious diseases, global health, pediatrics
• 2 – 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical development
• Fluent spoken and written English (mandatory)
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to identify problems and devise and implement solutions
• Timeliness of achieving project deliverables
• Availability to travel in Europe, Africa, Asia (30%)
Given scope and mission of GVGH, experience as a physician in developing countries (e.g., Africa and/or Asia) is considered a very important added value.

Preferred qualifications:
• Proactivity and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to pay attentions to details
• Team player

Please send us your CV + motivation letter

Why GSK? :
GSK is deeply committed to professional and personal development offering employment opportunities across a diverse collection of businesses and geographies. So you'll flourish in an inspiring environment where personal growth plays a vital part in the changing face of the business. Most of all, you'll enjoy the sense of purpose that comes from leading change in an industry that touches millions every day.

We offer:
• Possibility of developing within the role and company's structure
• Career in one of the leading global healthcare companies
• Supportive & friendly working environment
• Corporate culture based on our values: patient focus, integrity, respect and transparency

Contact information:
You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button.

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