Senior EU MedTech Safety Leader

IQVIA; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 71,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA MedTech is seeking an experienced Safety Leader to oversee a growing Europe-focused team responsible for safety activities in Medical Device clinical studies. This role provides both technical and operational leadership, with primary responsibility for EU safety reporting, team management, client delivery, and financial oversight.

The ideal candidate will guide safety requirements across studies, ensure compliant expedited and periodic reports, and partner with global safety teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field.
• 10+ years of safety/clinical safety experience in CRO or Medical Device environment.
• Experience with European Medical Device safety requirements and EU safety reporting.
• 3–5 years of leadership/people-management experience.
• Experience with client-facing delivery and senior stakeholder management.
• Strong written and verbal communication and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for safety activities supporting European studies.
• Oversee expedited and periodic EU safety reporting to Ethics Committees and Competent Authorities.
• Lead, develop, and manage Safety Specialists and Safety Managers.
• Oversee client relationships and program delivery for Safety projects.
• Manage revenue, budgeting, utilization, and financial performance.
• Drive governance, continuous improvement, and collaboration across Safety delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Financial management

Strategic planning

Regulatory understanding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field

Job description

IQVIA MedTech is seeking an experienced Safety Leader to oversee a growing Europe-focused team responsible for safety activities in Medical Device clinical studies. This role provides both technical and operational leadership, with primary responsibility for EU safety reporting, team management, client delivery, and financial oversight.

The ideal candidate will guide safety requirements across studies, ensure compliant expedited and periodic reports, and partner with global safety teams to drive