Senior Safety Process Director

Roche; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche seeks a Senior Safety Process Director to lead global safety processes across medicines, devices and digital health. You will act as a Global Process Owner, guiding complex safety activities and partnering with Safety Science Leaders and cross-functional teams to harmonize initiatives.

You will drive process innovation, translate scientific and regulatory foundations into practical practices, and influence governance to support safe development and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Engineering or related field.
• Extensive Pharmacovigilance and Safety Science experience.
• Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (FDA/EMA/MHRA).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and governance of global safety processes for medicines, devices, and digital health.
• Serve as Global Process Owner or senior SME for complex safety activities.
• Collaborate with Safety Science Leaders and cross-functional teams to harmonize initiatives.
• Drive process innovation to strengthen Roche's safety capabilities.
• Translate regulatory foundations into effective global safety practices.
• Influence governance to support safe development of medicines and digital health solutions.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Safety science

Signal management

Risk management

Global process ownership

Leadership

Education

Medicine or Life Sciences degree

Job description

Senior Safety Process Director

2026-09-21T00:00:00

Welwyn Hatfield

Hertfordshire

GB

AL9 5HX

Any

2026-12-20T11:05:55.793

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As a member of the Safety Development & Processes (SDP) team within Product Development Safety, you will lead the evolution of global processes that enable world-class safety and vigilance activities across Roche's drug and device development portfolio. In this influential role, you will operate as a Global Process Owner or senior subject-matter expert, shaping the frameworks that underpin our safety activities for medicines, devices, and digital health solutions. You will drive strategic innovation and process excellence to ensure Roche remains at the forefront of patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The Opportunity

As the Safety Process Director / Senior Director, you will design and govern the global operating models that translate complex safety requirements into scalable, high-impact clinical and post-marketing practices. This role is internally known as Safety Process Director/Senior Director.

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of global safety processes, ensuring they remain robust, agile, and aligned with industry-leading standards.
• Act as a Global Process Owner or senior expert for complex safety and vigilance activities, providing strategic direction across the organization.
• Partner with key stakeholders, including Safety Science Leaders, the QPPV/PRRC offices, and cross-functional global teams to harmonize safety initiatives.
• Drive process innovation by identifying opportunities to strengthen Roche's safety capabilities and participating in external industry collaborations.
• Translate scientific and regulatory foundations of Signal Management and Risk Management into effective global safety practices.
• Influence internal governance discussions to ensure safety and vigilance practices support the safe development of innovative medicines and digital health solutions.

Who you are

You are a strategic leader who thrives in a global matrix environment, combining deep technical expertise in Safety Science with the ability to coach and catalyze change across organizational boundaries.

• You hold a degree in Medicine, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• You bring extensive experience in Pharmacovigilance and Safety Science, with deep expertise in Signal Management and Risk Management.
• You possess a strong command of global pharmacovigilance and safety regulations (such as FDA, EMA, and MHRA).
• You have a proven track record of leading complex initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders to drive strategic improvement.

We look forward to your application. Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Welwyn. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100,000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advancing science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

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