Global Asset Safety Lead – Safety Physician

London, England, United Kingdom

7/25/2025

About The Role

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving patients’ lives through innovative and safe therapies. As a Global Asset Safety Lead – Safety Physician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and benefit-risk balance of our development and marketed products. You will lead proactive safety strategies, collaborate cross-functionally, and represent Global Patient Safety in key decision-making forums.

Location: London, UK (Hybrid Working)

Division: Global Patient Safety, Global Medical

Reports to: Vice President, GPS TA Head

Travel: Up to 20%

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety surveillance and benefit-risk assessments for assigned assets across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and implement Risk Management Plans and signal detection strategies.
• Provide expert medical input into regulatory submissions, safety reports (PSURs, DSURs, PBRERs), and health authority interactions.
• Act as the safety representative on Global Asset and Clinical Development Teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory) and external partners.
• Support audits, inspections, and due diligence activities.
  
  

Essential Requirements,

About you - Required Knowledge & Experience

• Medical Expertise: MD qualification with several years of hands-on clinical experience, applying sound medical judgment in real-world patient care settings.
• Oncology Specialisation: Proven clinical practice in oncology, bringing deep therapeutic area knowledge and patient-centric insights to safety evaluations.
• Pharmacovigilance & R&D: Experienced in either pharmacovigilance or clinical development with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and safety governance.
• Early-Stage Development: Actively involved in early-phase drug development, including first-in-human trials, with a focus on risk identification and mitgation strategies.
• Fluent in English
  
  

Desirable Skills And Experience,

• Translational Insight: Background in translational medicine or toxicology, with the ability to bridge pre-clinical findings to clinical application.
• Specific experience in immuno-oncology
• Experience in managing health authority requests and participating in direct regulatory interactions, including early development submissions (e.g., IND, CTA) and related scientific meetings.
• Influential Leadership: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams through influence rather than direct authority, fostering collaboration and alignment across stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Agility: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of managing high-pressure situations and advocating effectively for safety positions.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates maturity, self-awareness, and resilience in navigating conflict, working independently, and supporting team dynamics.
  
  

What We Value

At Ipsen, we live by our values:

• Think Big – We innovate to serve patients and society.
• Lead with Purpose – We inspire and enrich the human experience.
• Trust Each Other – We learn and share every day.
• Drive for Success – We execute with precision.
• Own the Outcome – We take accountability and deliver with integrity.
  
  

Join Us

If you are passionate about patient safety and want to make a meaningful impact in a global biopharmaceutical company, we’d love to hear from you.