Global Medical Safety Senior Director

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Sheffield seeks an experienced professional to direct their Global Medical Safety function. This role requires a medical degree or PhD, along with 10-15+ years of experience in pharma, particularly in Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance. The ideal candidate will lead a team, develop strategies for safety, and interact with health authorities. This dynamic position combines leadership with a focus on adhering to the highest quality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance.
• Strong people leadership and successful track record in strategic direction.
• Experience in global regulatory interactions and filings.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead a team in safety evidence generation and risk management.
• Develop strategies for global medical safety aligned with company goals.
• Interact with health authorities and advance Patient Safety discipline.

Skills

Pharma experience

Patient Safety

Pharmacovigilance

Leadership in safety teams

Regulatory interactions

Strategic direction setting

Education

Degree as 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.