Global Medical Safety Senior Director

Discover International; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking an experienced leader in Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance. The role involves directing a team, strategy development for medical safety, and interactions with health authorities. The ideal candidate will hold a Medical Doctor degree or PhD in Life Science and possess 10-15 years of industry experience. This is an opportunity to advance patient safety initiatives while ensuring compliance with the highest standards.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor or PhD qualification required.
• 10-15+ years of experience in pharma focusing on Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record in strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for safety evidence generation and risk management.
• Develop strategies for global medical safety.
• Interface with health authorities and promote high ethical standards in safety.

Skills

Leadership in Patient Safety

Regulatory Interaction

Strategic Direction Setting

Experience in Neuroscience

Education

Medical Doctor or PhD in Life Science

Job description

Responsibilities :

• Direct and lead a team of safety leads, scientists, senior management and relevant governing bodies in safety evidence generation, risk management and more.
• Develop strong strategies for global medical safety in line with companies goals.
• Be the 'face' of the companies Global Medical Safety function, both internal an external.
• Lead interactions with health authorities.
• Lead efforts to advance the Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance discipline, ensuring adherence to the highest quality and ethical standards,

Requirements :

• Degree as Medical Doctor or PhD within Life Science
• 10-15+ years’ pharma experience within Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance
• Extensive people leadership experience with a successful track record in setting strategic direction.
• Experience with supporting teams in regulatory interactions.
• Experience with global filings in US, EU, Japan and China
• Experience in neuroscience.