Senior Level Patient Safety Specialist Jobs

Senior level patient safety specialist jobs put experienced professionals in charge of safety program strategy, regulatory compliance oversight, and the cross-functional initiatives that drive measurable risk reduction across health systems. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with 30% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Turner Construction Company, Amazon, and Jobot hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles148+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTurner Construction Company
Top cityRedwood City, CA
Work type70% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Boeing
Bingen, Washington
Compliance & Legal
Specialized Engineering
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
$101k - $139k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Food Safety & Quality Specialist
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Food Safety & Quality Specialist
York Solutions, LLC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
$20.00 - $31.00/hr
On-Site
None

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Mining Construction Safety Manager
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Mining Construction Safety Manager
WSP
Reno, Nevada
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Site Safety Manager
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Site Safety Manager
Keeley Construction
Pecos, Texas
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
On-Site
Associate's
1-50

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Principal Scientist, Global Patient Safety Surveillance
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Principal Scientist, Global Patient Safety Surveillance
Revolution Medicines
San Francisco Bay Area
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Pharmacy
$211k - $264k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate

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Senior Level Patient Safety Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Turner Construction Company8 open roles
Amazon7 open roles
Jobot4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services35
  • Construction & Real Estate21
  • Technology & Software16
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals13
  • Manufacturing11

Senior Level Patient Safety Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level patient safety specialist job?

Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of safety programs, not just participation in them. Candidates who can point to specific outcomes, such as reduced adverse event rates or successful regulatory submissions, stand out. Familiarity with frameworks like FMEA, root cause analysis, and Joint Commission standards is expected. A Certified Professional in Patient Safety credential adds meaningful weight to an application at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level patient safety specialists?

Companies hiring senior level patient safety specialists right now include Turner Construction Company, Amazon, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large health systems, integrated delivery networks, and healthcare consulting firms with dedicated patient safety practices.

Are there remote senior level patient safety specialist jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and role scope. About 30% of senior level patient safety specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting healthcare organizations' growing comfort with distributed safety leadership for roles centered on policy, data analysis, and program oversight rather than direct bedside work.

What makes a patient safety specialist role senior level?

Senior level roles carry accountability for designing and governing safety programs, not just executing tasks within them. Expectations include leading investigations, presenting findings to clinical and executive leadership, mentoring junior staff, and influencing policy across departments or facilities. The scope is organization-wide rather than unit-specific, and decisions made in these roles carry direct regulatory and accreditation consequences.

Which industries hire the most senior level patient safety specialists?

Senior Level patient safety specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because of their regulatory complexity, accreditation requirements, and the operational scale at which a single safety program failure carries significant clinical and financial risk.