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Interventional Study Scientist Medical Director

Glaxosmithkline LLC · 🇺🇸 3 Locations

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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
  • What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Principal Scientist” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in PA: $98k–$110k, median $98k. Most were filed at wage level I (63%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.

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39 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).

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About the role

Interventional Study Scientist Medical Director Locations – GSK HQ UK, New Oxford Street & USA - Upper Providence/ Waltham MA Reports to : Head of Interventional & Supported Studies Join GSK's Medical Affairs team and be part of a global organization that drives innovation, scientific excellence, and patient-centered solutions. At GSK, we are committed to improving lives by ensuring the safe and effective use of our medicines and vaccines, bridging critical scientific insights with impactful healthcare strategies. As a member of Medical Affairs organisation, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape clinical practice, engage with healthcare professionals, and deliver on our promise to help people do more, feel better, and live longer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the scientific design and execution of interventional clinical studies within the Medical Affairs organization. You will play a pivotal role in shaping data generation strategies, ensuring studies are conducted with the highest standards of quality and ethics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about advancing science, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. In this role, you will: This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: • Design and oversee interventional clinical studies, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and evidence plans. • Facilitate medical governance, review safety data and guide risk mitigation actions. • Provide scientific oversight for study protocols, analysis plans, and interpretation of study data. • Ensure patient safety and scientific integrity throughout study conduct, including medical governance and monitoring. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of clinical programs. • Prepare and present study results for scientific meetings, publications, and regulatory submissions. • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including investigators and thought leaders, to enhance study design and execution. Basic Qualifications & Skills We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: • Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent). • Substantial experience leading interventional clinical studies in a therapeutic area such as oncology/haematology/ Immunology, Specialty, and other GSK-related therapeutic areas of interest. • Considerable experience in clinical research, including interventional studies. • 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 organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications & Skills • Experience leading global Phase IIIb/IV interventional studies • Experience collaborating with regulatory authorities. • Familiarity with innovative approaches in clinical trial design and execution. • Exposure to working with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external partners. • Experience developing scientific content for publications and regulatory submissions. • Understanding of digital tools and methodologies for evidence generation. • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. Why You? We are seeking candidates who want to grow into a visible scientific leader. This is a hybrid role based in either United Kingdom or United States with an expected in-office presence of around two to

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