Overview

Director / Associate Director – Global Safety Science (Pharma/Biotech)

Greater London and Europe (flexible locations) | Global remit

Atom Search are representing two leading global sponsors who are building out their Safety & Pharmacovigilance leadership teams. These newly created opportunities span both development and post-marketing portfolios and offer a rare chance to influence strategy, governance, and patient safety at scale.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Safety Science team, you will:

• Provide scientific and strategic oversight of safety evaluation & risk management across multiple assets.
• Lead safety signal detection, aggregate reporting, labeling and benefit-risk assessments.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions (IND/NDAs, MAAs, variations, renewals) and interactions with Health Authorities.
• Shape safety governance strategy, chair or contribute to advisory boards, and act as a senior voice in cross-functional global project teams.
• Mentor and develop junior safety scientists, champion best practices, and sponsor process improvements across pharmacovigilance functions.
• Ensure global PV compliance, while driving innovative approaches to risk minimisation, signal evaluation and patient safety communications.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified healthcare professional or life sciences graduate (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in pharmacovigilance / drug safety across clinical development and post-marketing.
• Proven ability in safety evaluation, benefit-risk assessment, and regulatory safety submissions.
• Strong leadership skills in a matrix/global environment with a track record of influencing at senior levels.
• Excellent communication and mentoring ability, with confidence in high-stakes decision making.
• Knowledge of global PV regulations (ICH, GVP, CIOMS) and drug development pathways.

Why Apply?

• Shape global safety strategy for high-profile assets across therapeutic areas.
• Join organizations with strong pipelines and long-term commitment to patient safety.
• Progress your career at the intersection of science, strategy, and leadership in pharmacovigilance.

If you’re a safety scientist ready to step into, or already working in, an Associate Director or Director-level leadership role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to explore these opportunities in confidence.