Director, Global Medical Safety

4 days a week onsite

Reporting to the Vice President of Global Medical Safety, this role involves leading and collaborating with teams to evaluate, monitor, and document the benefit-risk profile of products in development and on the market. Key responsibilities include contributing to safety sections of aggregate reports (e.g., DSUR, PBRER, ASR), facilitating cross-functional Safety Review Team (SRT) meetings, managing signal detection activities, and allocating appropriate resources to clinical development and product registration efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage safety surveillance, signal detection, and risk assessments for assigned products.
• Oversee the preparation and review of safety sections in aggregate reports and regulatory documents.
• Organize and facilitate Safety Review Team (SRT) meetings and ensure effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Provide guidance on safety-related aspects of early-stage clinical trials and product lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and internal processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Healthcare; advanced degree (e.g., PharmD) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Pharmacovigilance or related field.
• Knowledge of clinical development processes and global safety regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage safety data and reports.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

For more information, do get in touch with Patrcia.Sousa@lifescirecruitment.com

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