Drug Safety Associate II

Exelixis; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical, dental & vision

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Annual bonus program

Stock purchase plan

Long-term incentives

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Exelixis is seeking a Drug Safety Specialist to provide pharmacovigilance expertise and ensure high-quality safety documentation for SAEs within the Argus system. This role oversees vendor interactions and ensures compliance with global regulations and internal procedures.

Responsibilities include SAE processing from receipt to closure, MedDRA coding, and quality reviews with the Drug Safety Physician. Collaboration with Clinical Development, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Project

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Nursing, Pharmacy, or related clinical discipline with 5+ years of related experience; or MS/MA with 3+ years; or PhD with zero+ years; or equivalent.
• May require certification in assigned area.
• Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry and/or oncology preferred.
• Clinical trial and spontaneous adverse event processing experience.
• Experience using Argus safety database preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and assess SAEs from receipt to case closure in Argus.
• MedDRA coding of SAEs and AEs and development of coding conventions.
• Defining and applying high standard of case quality review with Drug Safety Physician.
• Scheduling submissions of expedited safety reports in ARGUS.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management on safety data handling.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

MedDRA coding

SAE processing

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

BS/BA in Nursing/Pharmacy/clinical discipline

MS/MA in Nursing/Pharmacy/clinical discipline

PhD in Nursing/Pharmacy/clinical discipline

Tools

Argus Safety Database

Job description

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

This role is responsible for providing Drug Safety expertise and ensuring the quality documentation of safety data, particularly serious adverse events (SAEs). This role provides support for all major tasks and oversight of outsourced vendors, related to the management and best utilization of case processing in the Argus Safety Database, ensuring compliance with global clinical safety and pharmacovigilance regulations and Global Patient Safety department procedures in all aspects of drug safety case processing and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical duties include but are not limited to:

• Processing and assessing SAEs from receipt at Exelixis to case closure in the Argus database, including query generation, narrative and ASE writing.
• MedDRA coding of SAEs and AEs as reported in source documents of SAE reports and development/revision of Exelixis MedDRA coding conventions to ensure consistent data categorization.
• Defining and applying a high standard of case quality review to ensure sound medical safety data documentation with the support of the Drug Safety Physician.
• Scheduling submissions of expedited safety reports in ARGUS as needed.
• Collaborating with other Exelixis departments (Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management) to ensure appropriate collection and handling of safety data.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, other clinical, or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of related experience ; or,
• MS/MA degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, other clinical, or related discipline and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or,
• PhD in Nursing, Pharmacy, other clinical, or related discipline and zero or more years of related experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require certification in assigned area.

Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into Job:

• Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry and/or in oncology preferred.
• Clinical trial and spontaneous adverse event processing experience.
• Experience using Argus safety database preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of biotechnology/pharmaceutical sector.
• Knowledge of regulatory framework governing patient safety.
• Adopts an analytical approach to solve problems relevant to the role.
• Demonstrates an understanding of organizational and planning capabilities by managing own time and resources to complete assigned work.
• Leads self by managing and executing own work to deliver results that contribute to accomplishing common departmental goals.
• Provides verbal and written communications that are clear and easy to understand. Keeps management informed of potential issues in a timely manner.
• Works collaboratively with team members.
• Good interpersonal skills and understanding of differing views.
• Trains on procedures, tasks and tools for role, supported by ongoing coaching and/or mentoring by departmental peers. Develops and maintains knowledge of products, tools and data sources relevant to the role.

JOB COMPLEXITY:

• Capable of following predefined procedures for specific tasks.
• Capable of identifying task-related challenges and prioritizing activity accordingly.
• Seeks help if task-related challenges are identified and implements proposed solutions.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $104,500 - $148,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors. In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the recruiting process, please email us at: [e-mail].

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.