Global Patient Safety Medical Director

Alexion Pharmaceuticals; Madrid; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion Pharmaceuticals seeks a Medical Director, Global Patient Safety to lead safety activities for clinical development and marketed products, driving risk/benefit assessments and regulatory safety content.

The role requires MD or equivalent; experience in patient safety and drug development; and strong problem solving, communication and leadership skills. Office-based in Madrid with global collaboration.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree or a life sciences/pharmacy/nursing degree.
• Demonstrated Patient Safety and/or Clinical/ Drug Development experience.
• Strong communication and project-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management evaluation and resolution for assigned products and projects.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of Safety & Strategy Management Team activities.
• Contribute to safety sections of regulatory documents and labeling updates.
• Identify, validate and manage safety signals from pre- to post-approval.
• Represent GPS in cross-functional committees and external discussions.

Skills

Patient Safety

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Team leadership

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Life sciences/pharmacy/nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Alexion Pharmaceuticals seeks a Medical Director, Global Patient Safety to lead safety activities for clinical development and marketed products, driving risk/benefit assessments and regulatory safety content.

The role requires MD or equivalent; experience in patient safety and drug development; and strong problem solving, communication and leadership skills. Office-based in Madrid with global collaboration.