Drug Safety Physician

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified and experienced Drug Safety Physician to join their global pharmacovigilance team, working remotely with oversight from their Nottingham hub. This senior role is vital for providing medical expertise in the assessment and management of drug safety profiles throughout the product lifecycle. You will play a critical part in ensuring patient safety by evaluating potential risks, contributing to safety communications, and collaborating with regulatory authorities. This is a senior position for a physician with a strong background in drug safety and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of pharmaceutical vigilance from a remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment and interpretation of adverse event data from clinical trials and post-marketing sources.
• Lead safety surveillance activities, including signal detection and risk assessment for assigned products.
• Contribute to the preparation of aggregate safety reports (e.g., DSURs, PBRERs) and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and implement risk management plans (RMPs) and risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS).
• Serve as a medical expert for internal teams and external stakeholders on drug safety matters.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to address safety inquiries and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree or equivalent, with board certification in a relevant specialty preferred.
• Significant experience (7+ years) in pharmacovigilance and drug safety assessment within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth understanding of global drug safety regulations and guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA).
• Proven experience in performing medical reviews of safety data and contributing to safety documents.
• Excellent clinical judgment, analytical skills, and ability to make sound medical decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, global team environment.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Fully remote working arrangement providing exceptional flexibility.
• Private medical insurance and generous life insurance coverage.
• Substantial annual leave and a competitive retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for leadership and contribution to global drug safety strategy.