Director, Patient Safety Physician - Ophthalmology

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); Remote; USD 265,000 - 397,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Director, Patient Safety Physician to provide strategic medical safety leadership for investigational compounds across early clinical development. The role collaborates with Clinical Development, Translational Medicine, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Global Pharmacovigilance to align safety with benefit-risk decisions.

The position offers remote work in a global matrix environment, shaping safety strategy for first-in-human and

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with ophthalmology residency, active/inactive license preferred.
• 5+ years total experience across clinical practice, research or industry, plus 2+ years in pharmaceutical safety or clinical development.
• Ability to synthesize diverse data into clear benefit-risk conclusions and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• 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 and other studies, including review of protocols, investigator brochures, safety monitoring plans and clinical study reports.
• Integrate clinical, nonclinical, translational, epidemiologic and external evidence to identify, communicate emerging safety risks and implications for development strategy.
• Partner with cross-functional development teams to define risk-management measures and contribute to governance, regulatory interactions and go/no-go decisions.
• Oversee ongoing safety surveillance, signal evaluation, aggregate safety assessment and input to regulatory documents (DSURs, RMPs, etc.).
• Represent Experimental Medicine Patient Safety in internal and external forums and lead matrix teams or strategic safety initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Medical judgment

Communication skills

Leadership presence

Education

US MD or DO degree

Ophthalmology residency

Job description

Join Global Experimental Medicine Patient Safety as a Director and provide strategic medical safety leadership for investigational compounds across early clinical development. The role partners closely with Clinical Development, Translational Medicine, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Global Pharmacovigilance to translate emerging evidence into clear benefit-risk decisions for patients and programs.

This position offers the opportunity to shape safety strategy for first-in-human, proof-of-concept and other development studies, influence cross-functional governance and guide programs through complex medical and scientific decisions.

The position is remote and works in a highly collaborative global matrix environment.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

This position can be filled in different countries. If you want to apply for the position in the US click "Apply now".If you want to apply for the position in Germany, please use this link: Senior Patient Safety Physician - Eye Health

Description

Join Global Experimental Medicine Patient Safety as a Director and provide strategic medical safety leadership for investigational compounds across early clinical development. The role partners closely with Clinical Development, Translational Medicine, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Global Pharmacovigilance to translate emerging evidence into clear benefit-risk decisions for patients and programs.

This position offers the opportunity to shape safety strategy for first-in-human, proof-of-concept and other development studies, influence cross-functional governance and guide programs through complex medical and scientific decisions.

The position is remote and works in a highly collaborative global matrix environment.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

This position can be filled in different countries. If you want to apply for the position in the US click "Apply now".If you want to apply for the position in Germany, please use this link: Senior Patient Safety Physician - Eye Health

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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, including review of 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 and their implications for development strategy
• Partner with cross-functional development teams to define risk-management and risk-minimization measures and contribute to program governance, regulatory interactions and evidence-based go/no-go decisions
• Oversee ongoing safety surveillance, signal evaluation, aggregate safety assessment and 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, and lead matrix teams or strategic safety initiatives as assigned

Requirements

• US MD or DO degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution; completion of ophthalmology residency training and an active or inactive medical license are strongly preferred
• In addition, the following are strongly preferred:
  • Completion of a US residency or ex-US equivalent
  • Active or inactive US license to practice medicine or international equivalent
• Total applicable experience (incl. clinical practice, research or relevant industry) of greater than five (5) years, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in pharmaceutical safety, clinical development or a closely related field
• Demonstrate sound medical-scientific judgment and the ability to synthesize complex clinical, nonclinical and translational data into clear benefit-risk conclusions and recommendations
• Understand global pharmacovigilance and clinical-development safety requirements, including safety surveillance, signal management, aggregate reporting and regulatory compliance in major markets
• Show strong leadership, executive presence and communication skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams in a global matrix environment; people-leadership experience is preferred
• Model a patient-first, highly ethical and accountable mindset, with the initiative to address ambiguity, take ownership and attend key meetings in person as required

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation Data

The base salary range for Director, Patient Safety Physician is $265,000.00 to $397,400.00. The position may be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation assistance, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here .

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long‑term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com