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The Clinical & Safety Quality Director is responsible for establishing, leading, and maintaining an effective Clinical and Pharmacovigilance Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure GCP and GVP compliance for all sponsored clinical development activities and commercial products. The role provides strategic quality oversight of clinical trials and safety activities across a development portfolio mainly spanning Phase II to Phase IV, ensuring inspection readiness and continuous improvement while enabling timely and compliant execution of clinical programs.
Job Responsibility
Define, implement, and maintain the Clinical and Safety Quality strategy aligned with global regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP, EU CTR, GVP Modules, FDA regulations)
Ensure effective oversight of Sponsor responsibilities for outsourced clinical and pharmacovigilance activities conducted by CROs, vendors, and partners
Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Clinical and PV Quality Management Systems, including SOPs, standards, and governance processes
Plan and execute quality oversight activities, including: Clinical and PV audits (internal, vendor, affiliates, system, and study audits), Quality risk assessments, Vendor qualification and performance monitoring
Ensure inspection readiness and act as quality lead during regulatory inspections (EMA, FDA, MHRA, PMDA) related to clinical and safety activities
Oversee CAPA management, deviation handling, and root cause analysis related to clinical and safety quality issues
Provide quality input and decision support to clinical development teams, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and senior management
Promote a quality culture across clinical and safety organizations, supporting training, coaching, and awareness initiatives
Monitor regulatory intelligence and proactively adapt quality processes to evolving requirements (e.g. EU CTR, ICH E6(R3), digital trials)
Contribute to portfolio and program governance committees as quality subject matter expert
Requirements
Minimum 10–12 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments
At least 5 years in Clinical Quality Assurance and/or Pharmacovigilance Quality roles
Direct experience supporting Phase II–IV clinical development programs
Hands-on experience with regulatory inspections and health authority interactions
Experience in global or multi regional clinical development organizations is strongly preferred
Strong expertise in ICH-GCP and GVP requirements applicable to Sponsors
Demonstrated experience in clinical and/or pharmacovigilance quality oversight in a pharmaceutical company environment
Solid knowledge of outsourced clinical development models and CRO/vendor oversight
Proven ability to lead inspections, audits, and complex quality issue resolution
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance compliance, risk management, and operational agility
University degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) is an advantage
Leadership and influencing skills in matrix and cross functional environments
Strong analytical and risk-based decision making capabilities
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic, business focused quality solutions
Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset
High integrity, independence, and accountability
Nice to have
Experience in global or multi regional clinical development organizations is strongly preferred
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) is an advantage
What we offer
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
Extensive opportunities for professional growth and development