Senior Director, Global Safety & Process Excellence

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Welwyn is seeking a Safety Process Director/Senior Director to design and govern global safety processes across medicines, devices, and digital health solutions. You will lead as a Global Process Owner or senior SME, partnering with Safety Science leaders and cross‑functional teams to translate complex safety requirements into scalable, high‑impact practices.

This role requires strategic leadership in a global matrix, with deep pharmacovigilance expertise and a track record of

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Pharmacovigilance and Safety Science.
• Deep expertise in Signal Management and Risk Management.
• Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (FDA, EMA, MHRA).
• Proven track record leading complex safety initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and governance of global safety processes.
• Partner with Safety Science Leaders, QPPV/PRRC, and cross‑functional teams.
• Drive process innovation to strengthen Roche’s safety capabilities.
• Translate regulatory foundations into scalable safety practices.

Skills

Safety Science

Pharmacovigilance

Signal Management

Risk Management

Global Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Degree in Medicine/Life Sciences/Healthcare/Engineering

Job description

Roche in Welwyn is seeking a Safety Process Director/Senior Director to design and govern global safety processes across medicines, devices, and digital health solutions. You will lead as a Global Process Owner or senior SME, partnering with Safety Science leaders and cross‑functional teams to translate complex safety requirements into scalable, high‑impact practices.

This role requires strategic leadership in a global matrix, with deep pharmacovigilance expertise and a track record of