Director, Safety Scientist

The Director, Safety Scientist serves as a key leader within Global Patient Safety, providing strategic oversight and scientific leadership for the evaluation and management of safety risks across the portfolio through:

Leading the scientific evaluation and management of safety risks across assigned programs, with accountability for high-quality, evidence-based outputs

Driving proactive, data-informed safety strategies in close partnership with GPS Medical Directors and cross-functional stakeholders

Ensuring robust, timely, and aligned benefit–risk assessments throughout the product lifecycle

Overseeing delivery of safety science activities, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to timelines

Shaping safety strategy and recommendations that inform governance discussions and key decision-making forums

Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Safety Scientists, fostering scientific rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement

Promoting consistency in scientific approach and execution across programs and team members

Collaborating effectively across clinical, regulatory, and other functions to ensure alignment of safety priorities and actions

Strengthening the overall safety capability of the organization through leadership, innovation, and knowledge sharing

Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Safety Leadership

Lead and develop a team of safety scientists, drive performance, growth and scientific excellence

Ensure appropriate resourcing and talent quality across assigned portfolio, including recruitment and team planning

Lead initiatives for process improvement and cross-departmental process consistency

Lead implementation of new processes, systems, and ways of working to enhance efficiency and scalability

Provide oversight of vendors, including management, onboarding and training

Represent GPS in clinical study teams and cross functional meetings

Promote and enable cross-functional, proactive and solutions-orientated team actions and behaviors

Lead workstreams and/or projects with high impact to the business

Participate as a core member of GPS leadership team

Portfolio Management Expertise

Set safety team goals aligned to TA and product strategy

Collaborate with medical directors to lead project-specific safety strategy for assets within the assigned portfolio

Responsible for the overall scientific and clinical safety content for the assigned portfolio

Responsible for the implementation and the high-quality delivery of the Safety & Strategy Management Team (SSaMT) and Safety Surveillance Team for assigned portfolio

Provides strategic safety knowledge and support to the safety scientists through initiation, execution, and completion of the clinical programs for the assigned portfolio

Responsible for the quality of key safety deliverables (e.g., Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and Periodic Safety Reports (PSRs))

Responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence to PV regulations for the assigned portfolio

Safety Expert

Authoring or reviewing safety sections of clinical documents including but not limited to the clinical study protocol, informed consent form, Investigator’s Brochure, statistical analysis plan, clinical study report, and data monitoring committee documents

Coordinating, preparing, and completing high-quality aggregate safety reports (e.g., PSUR, PBRER, PADER) for submission to regulatory agencies globally

Leading program and study level safety surveillance including the analysis and communication of safety data, authoring of internal safety review documents, presentation at cross-functional decision-making bodies and documentation/tracking of all signal analysis results

Leading the authoring and project management of health authority queries

Maintaining accountability for the authoring, review and finalization (i.e., endorsement, sign-off) of risk management plans and contributing to REMS documents

Assisting GPS Medical Directors in the development of risk management strategy

Supporting activities related to new drug applications and other regulatory filings including authoring, reviewing and providing input to eCTD modules (2.5 and 2.7.4), core product information (i.e., CCDS), and local labels

Representing global patient safety at regulatory inspections (e.g., MHRA, FDA, EMA)

Messaging and External Impact

Maintains a high degree of understanding and awareness of new and emerging clinical safety developments globally

Maintains strong networks globally; works with international colleagues and with external alliance partners on safety initiatives and regulatory issues

You will have:

Advanced degree in a biologic/medical/clinical/nursing field preferred: Pharmacist/PharmD, Nurse Practitioner or PhD

At least 7+ years’ experience in drug safety/pharmacovigilance within the pharmaceutical industry or biotech

Subject matter expertise in global pharmacovigilance regulations, maintaining a strong, up-to-date working knowledge of evolving global requirements

Experience with:

Preparing aggregate safety reports and conducting signal surveillance

clinical development including risk/benefit analysis and safety assessment

Risk management and minimization programs

Proven skill set for strategic leadership in a cross functional matrix

Strong analytical, problem solving, and scientific writing skills

Demonstrated learning agility and ability to work independently

Sound, independent judgement based on knowledge and expertise

Advanced project leadership with strong organizational and prioritization skills

Strong personal time-management and project-management skills

Ability to interact effectively with people of multiple disciplines and cultures both within and outside the company on a global basis

Understanding of downstream regulatory, patient, business, and reputational impact of PV actions

We would prefer you have:

Expertise with clinical and safety databases

Experience in MedDRA coding and search strategies

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Spotfire)

Experience with various roles in drug safety (e.g., case processing, operations)

Mastery of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $187K to $281K. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives, an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

14-Aug-2026

Closing Date

31-Aug-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.