Global Patient Safety Lead (Line Management)

Global Patient Safety Lead (Line Management)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a leading global pharmaceutical organisation for an experienced leader in Patient Safety to join a growing global Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance function.

This is a highly visible global leadership position operating at the intersection of Patient Safety, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation. Combining strategic benefit-risk oversight with people leadership responsibilities, you will line manage and develop Patient Safety Physicians while contributing to one of the organisation's most important late-stage development programmes.

Supporting a high-profile late-stage development programme spanning multiple cardiovascular, metabolic and related specialty disease areas, you will help shape development strategy, influence key regulatory milestones and define the benefit-risk profile of innovative medicines. Working closely with senior cross-functional stakeholders, your input will contribute to decisions with the potential to impact patients globally.

This role offers a rare opportunity to combine scientific expertise, programme influence and physician line management within a collaborative global environment. Recognised for its strong culture, commitment to scientific excellence and cross-functional support, the organisation provides an exceptional platform for leaders looking to make a meaningful impact on both people and pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly line manage and develop Patient Safety Physicians, providing leadership, coaching and ongoing professional development
• Provide strategic safety leadership for major global development programme approaching significant regulatory milestones
• Lead benefit-risk discussions and influence key development decisions alongside senior stakeholders across Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs and Statistics
• Act as a senior scientific partner, helping shape safety strategy and supporting critical decisions throughout the product lifecycle
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing and scientifically driven team environment
• Represent Patient Safety within cross-functional governance forums and senior program discussions
• Support major regulatory submissions and contribute to the evolving benefit-risk profile of innovative medicines
• Medical Doctor (MD)
• Proven experience within Patient Safety, Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management within Pharmaceutical industry
• Leadership experience, including direct line management, coaching and development of others
• Track record supporting Phase II and III development programs
• Regulatory submission and benefit-risk experience
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills within complex matrix environments