Director Medical Safety

Role & Responsibilities
• Provide medical leadership and oversight for medical safety and medical monitoring activities across assigned programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, local, and international regulations and guidelines related to clinical research, safety, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Review, assess, and interpret safety data from clinical trials and post-marketing sources.
• Provide expert medical consultation and advice across multiple projects and assignments.
• Establish priorities, manage deadlines, and ensure timely delivery of safety-related objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, senior management, and external clients.
• Demonstrate leadership in project planning, execution, and financial management where applicable.
• Support strategic decision-making related to safety risk assessment and benefit-risk evaluation.

Qualifications
• Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school with curriculum relevant to general medical education.
• Valid medical license or equivalent from the country or region of practice.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, pharmaceutical development, and safety regulations.

Experience
• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice experience after award of medical degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Graduate medical training may be considered toward clinical practice experience.
• Alternatively, 3 years of clinical practice experience with an additional 2 years as a pharmaceutical physician in any role.
• Minimum 5 years of medical safety or medical monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.

Skills
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, pharmaceutical research, and safety regulations.
• Excellent ability to manage priorities, objectives, and timelines effectively.
• Strong consultation, advisory, and decision-making skills across multiple assignments.
• Proven leadership skills with aptitude for project and financial management.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

About the Company
• IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence, IQVIA creates intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments.