Global Medical Safety Lead — Strategy & Oversight

IQVIA; Wien; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Global Safety Physician to provide medical safety leadership across clinical development and post-marketing programs. You will direct medical review of safety data, oversee risk management strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding safety teams and engaging with clients and cross-functional stakeholders.

The role emphasizes governance, expert consultation, and strategic growth initiatives within a global pharmacovigilance framework.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance, clinical research, safety reporting, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of clinical development, pharmaceutical research, and medical safety/monitoring activities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.
• Strong consulting, communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership including people management, project oversight, financial accountability, and strategic decision-making.
• Current medical licensure in the country of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical review of safety data and regulatory reports.
• Provide medical oversight of safety documentation, narratives, and risk management plans.
• Support safety governance activities and pharmacovigilance oversight.
• Serve as Global Safety Physician, project lead, or medical safety advisor.
• Present safety findings and provide expert medical consultation to clients and teams.
• Lead medical safety teams through planning, mentoring, and resource allocation.
• Oversee financial, operational, and quality performance of projects and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, client presentations, and service-line growth.
• Represent the Medical Safety function and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Clinical development

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Medical consultation

Education

Medical degree (MD or equivalent)

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Global Safety Physician to provide medical safety leadership across clinical development and post-marketing programs. You will direct medical review of safety data, oversee risk management strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding safety teams and engaging with clients and cross-functional stakeholders.

The role emphasizes governance, expert consultation, and strategic growth initiatives within a global pharmacovigilance framework.