Associate Director / Director – Drug Safety Physician (Contract)
We are supporting a growing biotech as they build out their Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance function at a key stage in their development.
This is a 12 month contract with strong potential to extend or convert into a permanent role. The position offers the opportunity to step into a high-ownership, strategic safety role within an innovative pipeline environment.
The Role
You will act as the medical safety lead across one or more programmes, working closely with Clinical and Regulatory teams to guide safety strategy and support development milestones.
This is a hands-on role with real influence across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
Lead global safety strategy and benefit risk assessment
Oversee signal detection and safety evaluations
Author and review aggregate reports such as DSURs and PBRERs
Support regulatory submissions including IND, NDA, and BLA
Provide safety input into protocols, IBs, and ICFs
Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, and external partners
Support inspection readiness and health authority interactions
What We are looking for?
MD with experience in Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance
Background as a Global Safety Physician or Medical Director
Strong experience in:
Signal detection
Aggregate reporting
Regulatory submissions
Oncology or haematology experience is highly preferred
Ability to work at both strategic and operational level
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