Senior Drug Safety Operations Manager

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 149,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company seeks a Clinical Safety role responsible for overseeing drug safety study operations. This includes managing case processing activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and training new staff. Applicants should have significant experience in the biotech/pharma sector, ideally with proficiency in Argus.

Benefits

401k plan with generous company contributions

Group medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus program

15 accrued vacation days

17 paid holidays

Up to 10 sick days annually

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of related experience with a BS/BA.
• Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry and/or in oncology preferred.
• Clinical trial and spontaneous adverse event processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess adverse event cases in the Argus database.
• Collaborate with various departments to handle safety data.
• Lead self by managing work to deliver departmental goals.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA degree in related discipline

MS/MA degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

Argus Safety Database

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Summary/Job Purpose

This role is responsible to assist with overseeing all aspects of drug safety study operational activities from study start up to close out. This role assists with oversight of clinical trial safety operational vendor activities and supports all major tasks related to the management and best utilization of case processing activities in the Argus Safety Database, ensuring compliance with global clinical safety and PV regulations and Global Patient Safety (GPS) department procedures in all aspects of drug safety case processing and reporting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Technical duties include but are not limited to:

• Process and assess SAEs and AEs from receipt at Exelixis to case closure in the Argus database, including query generation, MedDRA coding and narrative writing.
• Manage, define, and apply a high standard of case quality review to ensure sound medical safety data documentation with the support of the Drug Safety Physician.
• Train new safety staff on Argus and case processing.
• Collaborate with other Exelixis departments (Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management) to ensure appropriate collection and handling of safety data.
• Leads cross-functional projects, obtains input, and gains consensus where needed on safety operational topics.
• Perform Safety Study Lead activities including Review of, Investigator Brochures, study protocols and participation in IND Annual Reports in support of the Drug Safety Physician.
• Development of study-specific and program-level safety management plan from CRO or Exelixis GPS template.
• Development, review and update of drug safety forms and templates, and harmonization with relevant clinical operation forms and templates (i.e., SAE data collection form and CRF).
• Monitor activities of CRO’s and partners to ensure adherence and compliance with applicable SMPs, PVAs, and other contractual agreements involved in study lead activities.
• In collaboration with Data Management, perform SAE reconciliation activities per study level plans.
• Develop and/or update SOPs, processes and practices for study lead and SAE case processing activities in accordance with drug safety and pharmacovigilance regulations and standards.
• Lead self by managing and executing own work to deliver results that contribute to accomplishing common departmental goals.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education/Experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• BS/BA degree in related discipline and a minimum of 9 years of related experience; or,
• MS/MA degree in related discipline and a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or,
• PhD in related discipline and a minimum of 2 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

• BS or MS in Nursing, Pharmacy or other clinical degree with a minimum of eight years of clinical experience.
• Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry and/or in oncology preferred.
• Experience using Argus safety database preferred.
• Clinical trial and spontaneous adverse event processing experience.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of biotechnology/pharmaceutical sector practices.
• Wide knowledge of relevant regulations and guidance governing patient safety.
• Demonstrates skill and insight in gathering, sorting and applying key information to solve problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding of organizational and planning capabilities by managing own time to complete assigned work.
• Leads self by managing and executing own work to deliver results that contribute to accomplishing common departmental goals.
• Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Works collaboratively with team members to achieve alignment.
• Engages stakeholders to establish collaborative relationships.
• Good interpersonal skills and emerging ability to bring differing views to develop an agreed upon resolution.
• Trains on procedures, tasks and tools for role, supported by ongoing coaching and/or mentoring by departmental peers.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of cross-functional products, tools and data sources.
• May mentor junior team members.
• Applies strong analytical and business communication skills.

Job Complexity

Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. May work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results. Anticipates, identifies, prioritizes, and resolves task-related challenges, and escalates issues as needed. Creates formal networks involving coordination within the Global Patient Safety department and with cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions

Environment: primarily working indoors, performing clerical work.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $149,500 - $213,000 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.

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.