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

Essential Experience

• 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

If you have the skills and experience for this opportunity and the ambition to take on this leadership position, please contact Emma for further details or email your CV today.

• By email: emma.nayani-james@hayburysearch.com