Job Description

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.

About you -

Required Knowledge & Experience

Essential

requirements,

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.