About the company
Join an international medical organisation dedicated to advancing innovative healthcare solutions and improving outcomes for patients worldwide. The company operates across global markets and brings together scientific, clinical and operational expertise to support the development and delivery of transformative medical technologies.
Its culture is collaborative, purpose-driven and focused on high standards of quality, integrity and patient safety. Employees are encouraged to work across functions and geographies, contribute their expertise and take ownership of meaningful initiatives. This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where global perspective, scientific rigour and operational excellence are valued.
What the job entails
As Associate Director/Director, Global Safety Operations, you will provide senior leadership for global safety operations, ensuring that safety activities are conducted consistently, compliantly and to a high standard across the organisation. You will help establish effective operating practices, strengthen collaboration across international teams and support the organisation’s commitment to patient safety.
The role will involve overseeing safety operations processes, promoting inspection readiness, supporting compliance with applicable pharmacovigilance requirements and ensuring timely, accurate handling of safety information. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including clinical, regulatory, medical and quality teams, and may contribute to vendor and partner oversight.
This is a high-impact role for an experienced safety professional who can combine strategic leadership with strong operational judgement in a global medical environment.
Key requirements
Significant experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety or global safety operations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical products sector.
Proven experience leading or overseeing international safety operations and related processes.
Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance standards, regulations and compliance expectations.
Experience supporting safety systems, case management, signal management, reporting and inspection readiness.
Ability to establish effective procedures, controls and performance standards across geographically dispersed teams.
Demonstrated success working collaboratively with clinical, regulatory, medical affairs, quality and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience managing external vendors, service providers or strategic partners.
Strong analytical, organisational and decision-making skills, with close attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Ability to operate effectively in a complex, international and evolving organisation.
A relevant degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a related discipline.