Associate Director, Safety Scientist, Global Drug Safety-11264

Alexion Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking an Associate Director, Safety Scientist, to lead safety evaluations and risk management in a regulatory environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multiple teams, oversee product safety assessments, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This position requires a strong educational foundation in the medical sciences and significant experience in drug safety and risk management, making a substantial impact on patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in drug safety and risk management.
• Knowledge of US and EU safety regulations.
• Experience drafting post-marketing safety regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety scientist activities across multiple portfolios.
• Author high-quality aggregate safety reports.
• Strategize responses to regulatory inquiries regarding product safety.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Scientific writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biologic/medical/clinical/nursing field

Advanced degree (PharmD, Nurse Practitioner, PhD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description

This is what you will do:

The Associate Director, Safety Scientist plays a leadership role within Global Patient Safety to actively evaluate and manage risk in collaboration with the GPS Medical Director and cross-functional team members within the global regulatory framework

You will be responsible for:

• Represent global drug safety at regulatory inspections i.e. MHRA, FDA, EMA, etc.
• Lead gap analysis to ensure alignment with changes in global regulations
• Manage safety scientist activities across multiple product portfolios and/or indications
• Strategizing and drafting of responses to regulatory inquiries on product safety issues inclusive of defining MedDRA search strategy
• Participate in ongoing safety data review and analysis for products in designated therapeutic areas.
• Responsible for Signal Review Meeting and Signal Management Team activities in collaboration with GDS Medical Directors
• Responsible for project managing and authoring of safety documents including PSUR, PBER, PADER, RMP, REMS, CSRs, and ad hoc requests in collaboration with safety physicians.
• Authors high-quality aggregate safety reports to meet regulatory and internal deadlines; ensures all safety regulatory documents are processed and submitted according to regulatory requirements
• Responsible for authoring safety section in collaboration with team members on regulatory responses, IBs/CCDS, protocol, ICF review, Data Monitoring Committees reports and requests, and other documents, and provide the necessary quality control to ensure alignment with core safety position.
• Manage a portfolio of products/projects related to risk management; assists GDS Medical Directors in the development of risk management strategy and activities for assigned products
• Assists GDS Medical Directors to oversee risk minimization activities including tracking of activities as needed
• Assists in the evaluation of risk minimization activity
• Assist with responses to regulatory inquiries related to risk management plans under the guidance of GDS Medical Directors.
• Supports activities related to new drug applications and other regulatory filings
• Contribute to ongoing process enhancement for safety analytics and reporting, such as developing standard procedures and templates
• Assist in the review of Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) and analysis of similar events (AOSE) as necessary
• Manage, train and/or support junior safety scientists and fellows
• May be directed by the line function to support initiatives outside of their projects

You will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in a biologic/medical/clinical/nursing field
• At least 5 years' experience in drug safety and risk management within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry
• Knowledge and understanding of US and EU safety regulations pre-and post-marketing
• Experience with Risk Management and Minimization programs
• Experience preparing post-marketing safety regulatory documents including PSURs, PBRERs, and Risk Management Plans
• Experience with clinical development including risk/benefit analysis and safety assessment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and scientific writing and communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with people of multiple disciplines and cultures both within and outside the company on a global basis
• Expertise with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel

We would prefer for you to have:

• Advanced degree in a biologic/medical/clinical/nursing field preferred: Pharmacist/PharmD, Nurse Practitioner or PhD
• Expertise with clinical and safety databases
• Experience in MedDRA coding and search strategies

Date Posted
13-Jun-2025

Closing Date
30-Jun-2025Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Alexion participates in E-Verify.