Associate Director Drug Safety Scientist

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Safety Scientist to provide scientific safety oversight across the lifecycle of products. Responsibilities include supporting safety activities in clinical development, conducting signal detection, and managing safety reports. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This role offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days on-site in North London and 3 days remote.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with signal detection and risk management plans.
• Experience with aggregate reports for clinical and post-marketing activities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support safety activities in early and late-phase clinical development.
• Conduct signal detection, evaluation, and contribute to risk-benefit assessments.
• Manage individual case safety reports (ICSRs) and prepare aggregate reports.

Skills

Signal detection

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

CPL Life Sciences are in collaboration with a world-renowned global pharmaceutical company who are seeking two new professionals at varying experience levels to join their Safety Science and Pharmacovigilance team. This role provides scientific safety oversight across the full lifecycle of investigational and marketed products.

As a Safety Scientist, you key responsibilities will include:

• Support safety activities in early and late-phase clinical development
• Conduct signal detection, evaluation, and contribute to risk-benefit assessments
• Manage individual case safety reports (ICSRs) and prepare aggregate reports (e.g., DSURs, PBRERs)
• Participate in the preparation and review of regulatory submissions (INDs, NDAs, MAAs, etc.)
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of safety labeling and core safety documents
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure high-quality safety deliverables
• Provide safety input to study teams and participate in cross-functional meetings
• Help prepare materials for safety committees (e.g., iDMCs, IMCs) and regulatory authorities

Hybrid: North London 2 days per week on site, 3 days remote

Applicants should have direct experience working with signal detection, aggregate reports and risk management plans in particular for both clinical and post-marketing activities.

Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills are essential for success in this role.