Product Safety Head (Sr Director) - Solid Tumors

Scorpion Therapeutics; Raritan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, Horsham PA / Raritan NJ / Titusville NJ, seeks a Head of Product Safety for Solid Tumors. The role oversees safety strategies across marketed and development products with hybrid work options.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional safety teams, shaping safety protocols, proactive risk management, safety reporting, and regulatory interactions. Strong oncology safety background and MD+ are required.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Management experience supervising safety teams.
• Proven track record in post-marketing safety assessment, regulatory submissions, and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Shape safety protocols and strategies for solid tumors.
• Lead cross-functional safety teams including Medical Safety Officers and Safety Analysis Scientists.
• Ensure proactive safety assessments, safety reporting, and regulatory interactions.
• Collaborate with global safety, medical, regulatory, and clinical teams.
• Manage safety documentation and ensure adherence to global pharmacovigilance regulations.

Skills

Leadership

GxP knowledge

Pharmacovigilance

Clinical trials

Regulatory interactions

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

Role:

Head of Product Safety for Solid Tumors, responsible for overseeing safety strategies, risk management, and compliance across marketed and development products within Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical division.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include shaping safety protocols, leading cross-functional safety teams (Medical Safety Officers and Safety Analysis Scientists), and ensuring proactive safety assessments, safety reporting, and regulatory interactions. The role involves strategic collaboration with global safety, medical, regulatory, and clinical teams, managing safety documentation, and ensuring adherence to global pharmacovigilance regulations.

Qualifications

MD or equivalent with 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry, strong clinical and pharmacovigilance expertise, preferably in oncology. Management experience in supervising safety teams, with a proven track record in post‑marketing safety assessment, regulatory submissions, and crisis management.

Skills

Excellent communication, leadership, and knowledge of GxP, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance guidelines, and global regulatory frameworks.

High‑value specifics

Oncology focus; experience with marketed and developmental drugs; global safety compliance; and leadership in cross‑functional safety activities. The role involves strategic decision‑making, regulatory interactions, and team management.

Location

Horsham, PA; Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; hybrid work environment.

The position emphasizes ethical leadership, diversity, and inclusion in line with company values.