Senior Safety Process Director

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 132.000 - 177.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Roche is seeking a Safety Process Director/Senior Director to design and govern global safety processes spanning medicines, devices and digital health. Based in Welwyn, you will act as Global Process Owner or senior expert, shaping frameworks for pharmacovigilance and risk management.

You will partner with Safety Science Leaders, QPPV/PRRC offices, and cross-functional teams to drive process innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with industry standards.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Medicine, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Extensive Pharmacovigilance and Safety Science experience required.
• Deep expertise in Signal Management and Risk Management.

Aufgaben

• Lead the global design and governance of safety processes across medicines, devices and digital health solutions.
• Partner with Safety Science Leaders, QPPV/PRRC offices, and cross-functional teams to harmonize safety initiatives.
• Drive process innovation and global operating models to meet regulatory standards.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Global stakeholder management

Safety science expertise

Ausbildung

Medicine or Life Sciences degree

Regulatory affairs knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As a member of the Safety Development & Processes (SDP) team within Product Development Safety, you will lead the evolution of global processes that enable world-class safety and vigilance activities across Roche’s drug and device development portfolio.. In this influential role, you will operate as a Global Process Owner or senior subject-matter expert, shaping the frameworks that underpin our safety activities for medicines, devices, and digital health solutions. You will drive strategic innovation and process excellence to ensure Roche remains at the forefront of patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The Opportunity

As the Safety Process Director / Senior Director, you will design and govern the global operating models that translate complex safety requirements into scalable, high-impact clinical and post-marketing practices. This role is internally known as Safety Process Director/Senior Director. Lead the design and continuous improvement of global safety processes, ensuring they remain robust, agile, and aligned with industry-leading standards. Act as a Global Process Owner or senior expert for complex safety and vigilance activities, providing strategic direction across the organization. Partner with key stakeholders, including Safety Science Leaders, the QPPV/PRRC offices, and cross-functional global teams to harmonize safety initiatives. Drive process innovation by identifying opportunities to strengthen Roche’s safety capabilities and participating in external industry collaborations. Translate scientific and regulatory foundations of Signal Management and Risk Management into effective global safety practices. Influence internal governance discussions to ensure safety and vigilance practices support the safe development of innovative medicines and digital health solutions.

Who you are

You are a strategic leader who thrives in a global matrix environment, combining deep technical expertise in Safety Science with the ability to coach and catalyze change across organizational boundaries. You hold a degree in Medicine, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Engineering, or a related discipline. You bring extensive experience in Pharmacovigilance and Safety Science, with deep expertise in Signal Management and Risk Management. You possess a strong command of global pharmacovigilance and safety regulations (such as FDA, EMA, and MHRA). You have a proven track record of leading complex initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders to drive strategic improvement.

We look forward to your application.

Where pay transparency applies

details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Welwyn. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together.

The statements herein

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd.

At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation

we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Wir sind uns bewusst, wie wichtig es ist, medizinische Lösungen heute zur Verfügung zu stellen und gleichzeitig Innovationen für morgen zu entwickeln. Wir arbeiten mit Leidenschaft daran, die Gesundheit und das Leben von Patientinnen und Patienten zu verbessern. Wir zeigen Mut in unseren Entscheidungen und in unserem Tun. Und wir sind davon überzeugt, dass gutes und erfolgreiches Handeln zu einer besseren Welt beiträgt. Das ist der Grund, warum wir täglich zur Arbeit kommen. Wir fühlen uns der Wissenschaft verpflichtet, setzen höchste ethische Maßstäbe und bekennen uns zum Zugang zu medizinischen Innovationen für alle. Wir tun dies, um an einer besseren Zukunft mitzuwirken. Wir sind stolz darauf, wer wir sind, was wir leisten und wie wir dabei vorgehen. Wir sind viele und arbeiten Hand in Hand – über Funktionen, Standorte und Länder hinweg. Wir sind Roche.