Global Medical Safety Senior Director

Discover International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Manchester is seeking an experienced professional to lead the Global Medical Safety function. The role involves directing a team in safety evidence generation, developing strategies in line with corporate goals, and advanced interactions with health authorities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in medicine or a PhD in life sciences, along with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals sector, particularly in patient safety and pharmacovigilance, showcasing strong leadership skills and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years’ pharma experience within Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance.
• Extensive people leadership experience with a successful track record.
• Experience with supporting teams in regulatory interactions.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead a team in safety evidence generation and risk management.
• Develop strategies for global medical safety in line with company goals.
• Lead interactions with health authorities.

Education

Degree as Medical Doctor or PhD within 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.