Medical Safety Lead

Novartis

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job Description Summary Join Novartis and make a profound impact on patient safety!As a Medical Safety Lead, you'll spearhead safety evaluations, collaborate with dynamic global teams, and craft safety strategies that not only protect patients but also drive groundbreaking medical innovation.Be a part of something extraordinary!Job Description#LI-HybridPrimary Location: London (White City), UKWork Model: HybridRelocation Support: Novartis is unable to offer relocation support; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.About the role:Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor clinical safety data, literature, and case reports to identify potential safety signals
  • Conduct medical assessments for individual cases, including follow-ups and quality defect evaluations
  • Perform signal detection and evaluation using aggregate and single-case data
  • Contribute to regulatory responses and prepare safety data for health authority reviews
  • Support safety input for core data sheets and related regulatory documentation
  • Provide medical input for aggregate safety reports and risk management plans
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on clinical safety deliverables and study documentation
  • Offer expert evaluation on adverse event reports and guide pharmacovigilance operations
Essential Requirements
  • Master of Science / PharmD / PhD in a relevant field
  • Fluent in spoken and written English; additional language skills are a plus
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in drug development, including 2 years in patient safety
  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and scientific analysis
  • Proven ability to interpret and present safety data clearly and effectively
  • Experience contributing to clinical safety assessments and regulatory safety reports
Desirable Requirements
  • Medical degree (MBBS or MD) with specialization preferred
  • Experience managing clinical safety issues
Skills Desired Clinical Trials, Functional Teams, Literature Review, Management Skills, Medical Information, Medical Records, Medical Strategy, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Safety Science

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