Senior Director, International Patient Safety (IPS) Risk Management Operations (RMO) in London

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Position summary The Senior Director, IPS Risk Management Operations, is responsible for collaborating with the Global Process Owner on the long-term risk management process strategy and for driving operational implementation of risk management activities across all international markets. This role provides strategic oversight for all aspects of risk management implementation, including: submission plans, resource and budget management, quality and compliance, and the development of innovative solutions. The Senior Director will be accountable for maintaining a culture of high performance in the IPS RM Operations team, will drive organizational design, and ensure optimal division of work between IPS RM Operations, Hub and Local Market Patient Safety teams. This position partners closely with senior leadership across patient safety and cross-functional stakeholders to advance risk management capabilities and readiness across the enterprise. Reports to Vice President, Head of International Patient Safety.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop the country-level (or local) long-term risk management (RM) operational strategy (in collaboration with the Global Process Owner).
• Lead implementation of the RM operational strategy across international markets.
• Partner with Safety Evidence & Sciences Leadership Team and Medical Safety Assessment TA Heads on the development and continuous improvement of the RM operational model; serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional colleagues such as Legal and Safety IT and lead communications operational strategy on RM to external international partners, including Medical Affairs, Regulatory Sciences, and Commercial leaders.
• Lead and develop a high performing team that ensures robust RM operational implementation across the BMS portfolio for all international markets, and drive development of RM capabilities across Patient Safety more broadly.
• Implement optimal resourcing strategies and budget management, including vendor strategies and optimal division of responsibilities between IPS RM Operations, Hub and Local Market teams.
• Oversee overall submission plans for international markets and RM operational implementation strategies for BMS assets, ensuring alignment with global and local requirements.
• Lead quality and compliance oversight strategy in partnership with Safety Quality Management and the Global Process Lead and provide executive level oversight of quality and compliance to the IPS Leadership Team.
• Monitor regulatory and industry trends, champion innovative solutions, and drive digital strategies for risk management operations.

Qualifications/ experience:

• More than 15 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience in patient safety, risk management, regulatory affairs and/or medical affairs.
• Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and experience leading high-performing teams in a highly matrixed environment; experience with remote management and oversight.
• Demonstrable experience in leading change and transformation initiatives and in developing and executing global strategies.
• Strong knowledge of international regulatory requirements and risk minimization practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and process improvement.
• Experience with IT tools and systems, preferably relating to risk management activities.
• Excellent understanding of different markets and regions, specifically with respect to risk management requirements, healthcare systems and other nuances.
• Proven experience of interactions with Regulatory Authorities.
• Occasional travel is required (approximately 5%) to BMS sites and to attend professional meetings and seminars.

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