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Director, Medical Safety

IQVIA · 9 Locations · GB

Posted 60+ days ago

Medical Affairs
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Not yet analysed
Demand85
Career growth80
Healthcare fit75
Remote potential70
5-year outlook
Director-level pharmacovigilance roles at major CROs like IQVIA typically command high six-figure salaries, with growth potential into senior leadership or executive positions. Exact figures depend on location and experience.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-08-26

Intelligence details

Why this is worth applying to

This is a strong opportunity for experienced clinicians (MD/PharmD) seeking to transition into pharmacovigilance leadership. It leverages clinical expertise without direct patient care, but requires significant prior industry experience.

Who should apply

Physicians and pharmacists with 5+ years of clinical experience and ideally some exposure to drug safety, clinical trials, or regulatory affairs. Also relevant for those with prior pharmacovigilance roles.

CV angle

Highlight clinical experience in patient safety, adverse event management, and medication error prevention. Emphasize any involvement in clinical trials, regulatory submissions, or safety monitoring committees. Frame clinical decision-making as evidence of risk assessment and signal detection skills.

Skills to highlight

  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Risk management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Signal detection
  • Clinical trial safety
  • Leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Role summary

Director of Medical Safety at IQVIA oversees pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring drug safety monitoring and regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical clients. This is a senior non-clinical leadership role requiring medical expertise.

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