Job Description Summary
Join Novartis and make a profound impact on patient safety! As a Medical Safety Lead, you'll spearhead safety evaluations, collaborate with dynamic global teams, and craft safety strategies that not only protect patients but also drive groundbreaking medical innovation. Be a part of something extraordinary!
Job Description
2 positions available within our Cardio Renal Metabolism Therapeutic Area
Location(s):
Barcelona, Spain or London, England
Major Accountabilities
- Monitor clinical safety data, literature, and case reports to identify potential safety signals
- Conduct medical assessments for individual cases, including follow-ups and quality defect evaluations
- Perform signal detection and evaluation using aggregate and single-case data
- Contribute to regulatory responses and prepare safety data for health authority reviews
- Support safety input for core data sheets and related regulatory documentation
- Provide medical input for aggregate safety reports and risk management plans
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on clinical safety deliverables and study documentation
- Offer expert evaluation on adverse event reports and guide pharmacovigilance operations
Role Requirements
- Master of Science / PharmD / PhD in a relevant field
- Fluent in spoken and written English; additional language skills are a plus
- Minimum 4 years of experience in drug development, including 2 years in patient safety
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and scientific analysis
- Proven ability to interpret and present safety data clearly and effectively
- Experience contributing to clinical safety assessments and regulatory safety reports
Desirable Skills
- Medical degree (MBBS or MD) with specialization preferred
- Experience managing clinical safety issues
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help us reimagine medicine for millions of patients worldwide.
Skills Desired
- Clinical Trials
- Functional Teams
- Literature Review
- Management Skills
- Medical Information
- Medical Records
- Medical Strategy
- Pharmacovigilance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Safety Science