We are seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to join our Global Medical Safety (GMS) organization. This role is accountable for guiding the development and execution of benefit-risk assessments, proactive risk management strategies, and safety evidence generation. As a key member of the GMS leadership team, the successful candidate will influence the strategic direction of the function, drive cross-functional initiatives, and ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and ethics across safety processes.Key ResponsibilitiesMotivate, direct, challenge, and advise Leads, Scientists, and senior governance bodies in designing and implementing best-in-class safety strategies and benefit-risk evaluations.Review and sign off on safety-related communications and documentation intended for external stakeholders, acting as a delegate for senior safety leadership.Represent the safety function in high-level internal and external forums, including cross-functional committees, regulatory meetings, and scientific advisory panels focused on benefit-risk discussions.Lead and contribute to strategic projects and initiatives across safety and related functional areas, supporting corporate goals and innovation.Participate in setting the strategic direction of the Global Medical Safety function, contributing to both functional and enterprise-level priorities.Act as Global Process Owner for key pharmacovigilance and patient safety processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards.Stay current with evolving regulatory landscapes, scientific advances, and societal trends to support innovation and continuous improvement in patient safety practices.QualificationsWhat you bring to the teamOur preferred candidate has the following qualifications:Degree as Medical Doctor or PhD within Life Science10-15+ years’ pharma experience within Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, including experience with safety evidence generation and risk minimization strategies, and benefit risk assessmentsExtensive people leadership experience with a successful track record in setting strategic direction and delivering on Corporate and functional objectives, including cross-functional onesExperience with supporting teams in regulatory interactions, DMCs, inspections/audits, Business Development evaluations, scientific meetings with external stakeholders (e.g. pre-NDA meeting, FDA Advisory Committee meeting, (Patient Organisation) Advisory Boards etc.)Excellent medical-scientific knowledge and ability to make sound medical decisions in an environment of high uncertainty and with critical impact for patients’ well-beingProfound knowledge and understanding of medical concepts and scientific methodologyExcellent understanding of early and late clinical development, as well as global PV regulatory environmentExperience with global filings in US, EU, Japan and ChinaExperience in neuroscience and/or with biological compounds would be an assetDigitally savvy and fluent in English, both written and spokenThought leadership and source of inspiration for co-workers, irrespective of functional affiliationCuriosity, persistence and willingness to go into (scientific) details and constructively challenge status quoCustomer-centric approach, being able to understand both internal and external customer needs and deliver value adding outcomes with high quality, on time and in a resource efficient mannerProactivity proposing creative, practical and scientifically solid solutions for complex problemsInnovative mindset motivated by outgoing cross-functional collaboration and the ability to influence and interact effectively with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work structured, independently and effectively across functions and geographiesTeam player with good interpersonal skills including excellent communication, messaging and presentation skillsMotivated by scientific challenges, rather than by organizational powerPronounced strengths in strategic thinkingProficient servant leader with demonstrated ability to build diverse and empowered teams based on the concepts of psychological safety and agile ways of workingSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionResearchBiotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr