Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Global Product Safety Science Lead

£51.6 - £60.7 per hourEstimated
Full-time
Company Description
Sobi is an international biopharmaceutical company, dedicated to providing access to innovative treatments that transform life for people with rare diseases in the areas of haematology, immunology and specialty care. With our head office in Stockholm, Sweden, Sobi also has premises in Basel, Switzerland. You can find more information about Sobi at

The Global Product Safety Science Lead (GPSSL) is responsible for performing and leading safety surveillance and benefit–risk activities for one or more assigned products across the product lifecycle.

This role combines scientific leadership and hands‑on execution and represents the primary product‑level safety owner.

The GPSSL drives safety strategy implementation in collaboration with other colleagues within Safety Science, chairs benefit–risk discussions and ensures high‑quality safety deliverables within cross‑functional product teams, including active participation in the Medical Development Team (MDT), ensuring that safety considerations are fully integrated into development and lifecycle decisions, in compliance with GVP, GCP and global regulatory requirements.

The GPSSL works collaboratively with other members of the Sobi Global Pharmacovigilance team, and other internal functions across Sobi or externally to ensure proactive safety management, high‑quality regulatory safety deliverables and effective communication of clinical safety throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Description
Product-level safety ownership
  • Perform and lead signal detection, evaluation, validation and escalation activities for assigned product(s).
  • Set the strategy for safety signal detection methodology, signal tracking and oversight of safety signals for assigned products.
  • Drive, perform and document benefit‑risk evaluations and ensure appropriate risk‑management strategies are implemented.
  • Lead and perform assessments for the preparation, review and approval of key safety deliverables (e.g. PSURs, DSURs, RMPs, regulatory responses).
  • Translate safety data insights into actionable recommendations for product‑level benefit–risk discussions and regulatory interactions.
  • Lead the clinical safety science interactions with partner companies for the assigned products (if applicable) ensuring sharing of safety information per the SDEA and the set up and collaborative functioning of the JSMT.
  • Provide safety scientific input to ISS Evaluation Committee as required.
  • In case of product quality escalations, work cross functionally to understand impacts on patients, and (if required) lead the preparation of a medical impact Health Hazard Assessment statement.
Cross-functional execution (MDT)
  • Act as the Safety Science representative in the Medical Development Team (MDT) and ensure integration of safety into product development and lifecycle decisions.
  • Provide clinical safety input into study design, conduct, analysis and interpretation, including study‑level Safety Lead responsibilities where applicable.
  • Provide medical and pharmacovigilance expertise e.g. for the clinical safety strategy of the product clinical development program, the development of the Target Product Profile (TPP), the development and maintenance of the RSI, including IB and CDS
Governance and decision-making
  • Chair product‑level Benefit Risk Teams (BRTs) and ensure effective operation per SOPs.
  • Represent the BRT at Benefit Risk Council (BRC).
  • Serve as the primary decision-maker for product-level safety issues, including signal validation and escalation.
Collaboration and delivery
  • Lead interactions with external partners and service providers related to assigned product safety deliverables.
  • Support regulatory interactions, inspections and audits at product level.
People and capability development
  • Mentor colleagues and support capability development within the product safety team.
Continuous improvement & data-driven decision making
  • Actively use and continuously develop proficiency in safety systems, data visualization tools, and AI‑enabled analyses (e.g. Veeva Vault(s), analytics dashboards) to support robust and efficient signal detection, safety assessments, and decision‑making for assigned products.
  • Identify opportunities for process, data and system improvements within Safety Science.
Level of autonomy: works independently with accountability for assigned products, escalating complex or cross‑product issues as appropriate.

Qualifications
Education/Learning Experience/Work Experience
Required:
  • MD, PharmD, PhD or Master’s in Life Sciences/Public Health
  • Solid experience in pharmacovigilance and safety science within a pharmaceutical or regulatory environment
  • Strong knowledge of global PV regulations (e.g., GVP, ICH E2E), pharmacovigilance processes and practices
  • Proficiency to analyse, synthesize medical & scientific safety data and contribute to scientific interpretation
  • Strong communication & stakeholder collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in Excel, database querying (e.g., SQL), and basic data visualization (e.g., Power BI, Spotfire), AI-related tools
  • Experience working with development programs and with products with market approvals
  • Experience leading cross functional global product safety management teams, successfully delivering medical safety strategy, with experience across safety signal process, aggregate report writing, safety risk communication and safety risk management
Desired:
  • Experience working with partner companies to successfully develop and market products across global markets
  • Experience presenting medical safety information at Health Authority meetings
  • Demonstrated expertise in the understanding, interpretation, and application of various country/regional pharmacovigilance requirements
Skills/Knowledge/Languages
Required:
  • High quality written and spoken English
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Effective communicator (oral, writing, presentations) at all levels of the business
  • Ability to work effectively to fulfil ambitious goals
  • Sound and balanced judgment skills; able to assess and handle risks; self-confident, proactive and decisive
  • Demonstrated ability to lead safety activities and scientific discussions
  • Strong team-leadership capabilities. Demonstrated relationship builder both internally and externally; a strong collaborator within PV function, leadership and the wider organisation
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Global Product Safety Science Lead in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire vacancy
  • £350 - £400 per day

     ...Contract Length: Until January 2027 Start Date: ASAP A leading main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced SHE Advisor...  ...working closely with operational teams to promote a strong health, safety and environmental culture whilst ensuring works are delivered safely... 
    Suggested
    Full-time
    Immediate start

    Carrington West

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    13 days ago
  • £34k - £44k per annumEstimated
    Company: GEL RESOURCING Job Type: Hourly Salary: Up to £0.00 per hour
    Suggested
    Hourly pay

    GEL RESOURCING

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    13 days ago
  •  ...respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced...  ...Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has become... 
    Suggested
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Remote
    Monday to Friday

    Holcim

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    8 days ago
  • £50k - £60k per annum

    Company: AES Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £50000 - £60000/annum excellent bens (call for details)
    Suggested
    Permanent
    Full-time

    AES

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    8 days ago
  • £90k per annum

     ...experienced Building Services Manager to support projects across the East Anglia region, with travel required across multiple sites, to join a leading contractor. This position suits someone with a mechanical bias and a strong background in managing building services packages on... 
    Suggested
    Permanent

    Navartis

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    more than 2 months ago
  •  ...an exceptional standard for a high-attaining student body. Core Responsibilities & Scope Compliance Lead: Ensuring the site meets all statutory Health & Safety, fire, and water regulations. Project Management: Planning and supervising large-scale maintenance projects... 
    Permanent
    Full-time

    Marchant Recruitment

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    more than 2 months ago
  • £48k - £58k per annum

     ...School Status & Location Sector: Leading Independent Preparatory School (Historic Campus). Location: Cambridge (East of England)....  ...maintenance, preserving the site's unique heritage, and ensuring child safety compliance. This role demands a high level of professionalism and... 
    Permanent
    Full-time

    Marchant Recruitment

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    more than 2 months ago
  • £46k - £56k per annum

     ...Operational Management: Overseeing all day-to-day facilities operations, building security, and utilities management. Compliance & Safety: Responsibility for all statutory H&S checks, ensuring robust risk assessments are in place, and reporting directly to the Chief Operating... 
    Permanent
    Full-time

    Marchant Recruitment

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    more than 2 months ago
  • £39k - £53k per annumEstimated
     ...services we offer and further strengthening our reputation for clinical excellence. As Deputy Theatre Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading clinical and operational performance within the department. You will support the Theatre Manager in delivering safe, effective, high‑... 
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Flexible hours

    Spire Healthcare

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Global Product Safety Science Lead. Be the first to apply!