Senior Safety Process Director

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

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.

Where pay transparency applies

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 advance 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. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd.