Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Associate Director, Medical/Safety Science leads medical safety efforts in clinical development programs at an innovative biotech company, ensuring patient safety and advancing drug development.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves reviewing safety data, overseeing clinical trial safety, contributing to clinical documents, managing safety signal detection and evaluation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, responding to regulatory queries, mentoring staff, and participating in safety SOP development and CAPAs, with occasional travel.
Compensation and benefits
The base salary range is $224,000 - $235,000 with eligibility for two annual cash bonuses; other benefits are not specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates need an MD or equivalent, 7+ years in biopharma safety/clinical development, expertise in global safety reporting, pharmacovigilance, clinical research, regulatory guidelines, and experience with safety databases and coding dictionaries; strong communication and leadership skills are required.
Company information
The client is an innovative biotech company focused on drug development and improving patient lives.
Job location and travel
The position requires onsite work at least 4 days per week with occasional domestic and international travel up to 20%.
Unique job features
The role offers a leadership position in medical safety within clinical development, involving innovative signal detection strategies and cross-functional collaboration in a cutting-edge biotech environment.
Company overview
Enigma Search is a recruiting firm that specializes in building talent acquisition programs for life science and biotech companies. They focus on recruiting highly motivated scientists, particularly in roles related to small molecule lead discovery and cell biology, primarily in South San Francisco, California. The company plays a crucial role in connecting skilled professionals with opportunities in cutting-edge scientific research and development, contributing significantly to advancements in the biotech sector.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 7+ years of experience in safety and clinical development within biopharma, emphasizing your expertise in medical safety review, signal detection, and global safety reporting requirements like IND and BLA filings.
Focus on showcasing your hands-on experience with safety databases such as Argus or Aris, and familiarity with coding dictionaries like MedDRA and WHODRUG, as well as your leadership in mentoring teams and collaborating cross-functionally.
Apply through multiple channels including Enigma Search's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Associate Director, Medical/Safety Science role.
Connect with professionals currently working in Enigma Search's medical safety or clinical development divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent company innovations, asking about their approach to safety signal management, or expressing your enthusiasm for contributing to groundbreaking therapies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'medical safety review,' 'signal detection,' 'pharmacovigilance,' 'clinical trial safety monitoring,' and 'risk management,' ensuring your resume passes automated screenings.
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