Roche – Head – Patient Safety (PhD in Life Sciences) – Apply Now
Are you a visionary leader with significant pharmacovigilance (PV) experience at the affiliate level and a passion for patient safety? Roche Pharma India is seeking a dynamic Head – Patient Safety to drive the future of safety solutions and insights across the region. If you hold an MD, HCP, PhD in Life Sciences, Master’s in Public Health, or Pharmaceutical Medicine and possess a strong leadership mindset, apply now to make a profound impact within a global healthcare leader!
Position: Head – Patient Safety, Roche Pharma India
Key Responsibilities
As the Head of Patient Safety, you will embody the following key attributes:
- Visionary:
- Inspire a compelling safety vision and foster a culture of transparency both internally within Roche and externally with our stakeholders.
- Champion consistency in safety practices and promote a spirit of co-creation and shared ownership across the entire organization.
- Architect:
- Empower your teams to make impactful and well-informed decisions related to patient safety.
- Establish and nurture trust-based collaborative relationships within our extensive network.
- Mentor:
- Develop and guide your teams with a strong patient-centric approach, ensuring that the well-being of patients remains at the forefront of all activities.
- Actively encourage a growth mindset within your team, fostering continuous learning and development.
- Catalyst:
- Proactively identify and effectively remove any obstacles that may hinder patient safety efforts.
- Foster strong collaboration across various functions to collectively address and overcome pharmacovigilance challenges.
Primary Accountabilities
In this critical leadership role, your primary accountabilities will include:
- Local PV System Implementation and Maintenance: Ensuring the robust implementation and ongoing maintenance of the local pharmacovigilance (PV) system in full compliance with all applicable regulations and Roche global standards.
- Integration of Global Safety Priorities and Local Business Priorities: Strategically aligning global safety priorities with the specific needs and objectives of the local business to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to patient safety.
- Engagement with Treating Physicians: Establishing and maintaining effective engagement with treating physicians to gather valuable safety information and foster a collaborative safety culture.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cultivating strong and collaborative working relationships with various cross-functional teams within Roche Pharma India, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial Operations.
- Leadership of Patient Safety Team: Providing strong and effective leadership to the Patient Safety team, including setting clear direction, managing performance, and fostering a high-performing and engaged team environment.
Qualifications
To be considered for this pivotal role, you should possess the following qualifications:
- MD (Medical Doctor), HCP (Healthcare Professional), PhD in Life Sciences, Master’s in Public Health (MPH), or a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Medicine.
- Significant and demonstrable pharmacovigilance (PV) experience at the affiliate level within the pharmaceutical industry.
- A strong leadership mindset characterized by a proactive focus on safety awareness, critical thinking, and effective decision-making.
Experience
Prior experience in medical functions such as Medical Affairs or Clinical Operations within the pharmaceutical industry will be considered a significant plus.
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