Senior Patient Safety Physician – Ophthalmology

Boehringer Ingelheim

. Lead proactive patient safety and benefit-risk strategy for assigned investigational compounds across early clinical development .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeGermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient safety leadership, risk management, and regulatory compliance within clinical development. Possesses strong medical judgment and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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Medical Degree (MD)Patient Safety Physician ExperiencePharmacovigilance KnowledgeSafety Surveillance and Signal ManagementRegulatory Compliance Expertise

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Hard Skills

Clinical DevelopmentSafety Monitoring PlansAggregate Safety AssessmentRisk-Management StrategiesEvidence-Based Decision Making

Soft Skills

Leadership PresenceCommunication SkillsCollaborationAccountabilityAbility to Navigate Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Regulatory Documents (DSURs, RMPs)Clinical Study ReportsInvestigator Brochures

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical LicenseBoard Certification in Ophthalmology

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyClinical TrialsPharmaceutical IndustryGlobal Matrix EnvironmentEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead proactive patient safety and benefit-risk strategy for assigned investigational compounds across early clinical development
Provide medical safety leadership for first-in-human, dose-escalation, proof-of-concept and other clinical studies
Review protocols, investigator brochures, safety monitoring plans and clinical study reports
Integrate clinical, nonclinical, translational, epidemiologic and external evidence to identify, characterize and communicate emerging safety risks
Partner with cross-functional development teams to define risk-management and risk-minimization measures
Contribute to program governance, regulatory interactions and evidence-based go/no-go decisions
Oversee ongoing safety surveillance, signal evaluation and aggregate safety assessment
Provide medically sound input to regulatory documents, including DSURs, RMPs and submission safety sections
Represent Experimental Medicine Patient Safety in internal and external forums
Communicate the evolving safety profile to senior leaders and regulators
Lead matrix teams or strategic safety initiatives as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical degree (e.g. MD or international equivalent) from an accredited institution
Medical license (or equivalent registration) and board certification/training in ophthalmology are strongly preferred
Several years of combined relevant experience in clinical practice, academic research or the pharmaceutical industry
Experience as a patient safety physician in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience in clinical development is an asset
Strong medical and scientific expertise
Understanding of global pharmacovigilance and clinical-development safety requirements
Experience with safety surveillance, signal management, aggregate reporting and regulatory compliance in major markets
Strong medical judgment and scientific analysis skills
Leadership, leadership presence and communication skills
Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional stakeholders in a global matrix environment
Patient-focused mindset, high ethical standards and strong accountability
Ability to navigate ambiguity, take ownership and drive outcomes
Willingness to engage with global teams and attend key meetings in person as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package
Competitive compensation and benefit programs
Healthy working environment
Meaningful work
Mobility opportunities
Networking opportunities
Work-life balance
International collaboration opportunities