Global Medical Safety Director

IQVIA; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Medical Safety professional to lead global pharmacovigilance across clinical development and post‑marketing programs. You will review safety data, enforce regulatory reporting and risk management, and ensure timely, compliant delivery with cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires an MD or equivalent, current licensure, and proven leadership in safety monitoring. You will mentor teams, support business development, and represent Medical Safety in client engagements and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance, clinical research, safety reporting, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• In-depth understanding of clinical development, pharmaceutical research, and medical safety/monitoring activities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.
• Strong consulting, communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence clients and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including people management, project oversight, financial accountability, and strategic decision-making.
• Significant experience in medical safety, pharmacovigilance, or medical monitoring within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or healthcare industry.
• Current medical licensure (or equivalent professional registration) in the country of practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead global pharmacovigilance reviews of safety data.
• Oversee safety documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Support safety governance activities and medical oversight.
• Serve as Medical Safety advisor with stakeholders.
• Present safety findings to clients and teams.
• Develop and mentor medical safety teams.
• Ensure project resourcing and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to business development and client proposals.
• Represent Medical Safety internally and externally.
• Drive continuous improvement in pharmacovigilance.
• Provide global oversight across programs.
• Lead medical review of safety data and risk management.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Clinical development understanding

Leadership & management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

MD or equivalent

Medical licensure

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Medical Safety professional to lead global pharmacovigilance across clinical development and post‑marketing programs. You will review safety data, enforce regulatory reporting and risk management, and ensure timely, compliant delivery with cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires an MD or equivalent, current licensure, and proven leadership in safety monitoring. You will mentor teams, support business development, and represent Medical Safety in client engagements and