Senior Director, Clinical Safety Leader (MD)

Merck & Co.; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 280,350 - 467,250; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Sr. Director, Clinical Safety to lead the development and implementation of risk management strategies for their compounds. The role involves coordinating resources and collaborating with various departments to ensure safety throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualified candidates must have an MD with board certification or eligibility, and at least 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The Sr. Director will be pivotal in representing safety at cross-functional teams and managing safety evaluations in clinical trials.

Qualifications

• 6 or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agency or academia, with exposure to drug development, clinical pharmacology, and/or epidemiology required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and medically direct a team of physicians and scientists responsible for a compound/product.
• Represent CSPV on the Global Product Team providing safety leadership.
• Review and analyze data from clinical trials for safety signals.
• Lead internal and external interactions for risk evaluation.
• Define and implement strategies and action plans for risk management.
• Coordinate and manage resources to deliver safety evaluation documents.
• Participate actively in safety-related regulatory interactions.

Education

MD. Board certification or eligibility required

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Sr. Director, Clinical Safety to lead the development and implementation of risk management strategies for their compounds. The role involves coordinating resources and collaborating with various departments to ensure safety throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualified candidates must have an MD with board certification or eligibility, and at least 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The Sr. Director will be pivotal in representing safety at cross-functional teams and managing safety evaluations in clinical trials.