Interventional Study Scientist, Medical Director

About the role

GSK's Medical Affairs team is recruiting an Interventional Study Scientist Medical Director to lead the scientific design and execution of interventional clinical studies. The role reports to the Head of Interventional & Supported Studies and sits within a global Medical Affairs organisation. It is a hybrid position based in either the UK (New Oxford Street) or the USA (Upper Providence/Waltham MA), with an expected in-office presence of around two to three days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Design and oversee interventional clinical studies aligned with strategic objectives and evidence plans.
• Facilitate medical governance, review safety data and guide risk mitigation actions.
• Provide scientific oversight of study protocols, analysis plans and interpretation of study data.
• Ensure patient safety and scientific integrity, including medical governance and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver clinical programmes.
• Prepare and present study results for scientific meetings, publications and regulatory submissions.
• Engage with investigators and thought leaders to improve study design and execution.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent).
• Substantial experience leading interventional clinical studies in oncology, haematology, immunology, specialty or other GSK-related therapeutic areas.
• Proven experience designing and executing clinical trials with demonstrated impact.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices for clinical research.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading global Phase IIIb/IV interventional studies.
• Experience collaborating with regulatory authorities and with key opinion leaders and investigators.
• Experience developing scientific content for publications and regulatory submissions.
• Understanding of digital tools for evidence generation and experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

What we offer

• For new hires in the US (Cambridge, Waltham, Rockville or San Francisco), an annual base salary of $187,275 to $312,125, plus an annual bonus and eligibility for a share-based long-term incentive programme.
• Healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.