Global Patient Safety Medical Director - Lead Risk Strategy

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Boston is seeking a Medical Director, Global Patient Safety to lead safety and risk management for clinical development projects and marketed products.

This role ensures safe use by patients and healthcare providers and drives decision-making on risk/benefit assessments. You will chair safety teams, assess safety signals, contribute to regulatory documents, and collaborate with the Product Team to align safety activities with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree with patient safety/drug development experience.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities in complex projects.
• Experience navigating GPS deliverables and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and risk management activities for assigned assets from development to post-marketing.
• Chair Safety Management Team and provide safety content aligned to strategy.
• Identify, validate and manage safety signals; contribute to regulatory documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and represent GPS in governance meetings.

Skills

Clinical Safety

Risk Management

Drug Development

Cross-functional Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Life sciences/pharmacy/nursing degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Boston is seeking a Medical Director, Global Patient Safety to lead safety and risk management for clinical development projects and marketed products.

This role ensures safe use by patients and healthcare providers and drives decision-making on risk/benefit assessments. You will chair safety teams, assess safety signals, contribute to regulatory documents, and collaborate with the Product Team to align safety activities with strategic objectives.