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Exelixis

Exec Medical Director, Pharmacovigilance Risk Management (PVRM)

RemoteUnited States only
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Employment
Full-time
Company size
Enterprise
$355k–$504k/yr
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Senior medical leader (M.D.) with ≥10 years post-residency experience and ≥10 years pharmacovigilance or relevant pharma/biotech experience. Must lead global safety strategy for oncology products, supervise teams, and have strong knowledge of US/EU pharmacovigilance regulations. Remote candidates considered but pay varies by U.S. geographic market.

Core skills

PharmacovigilanceSafety data analysis

Required skills

Risk management planningAggregate safety reportingBenefit-risk assessmentClinical developmentRegulatory filing documentsPresenting to Health AuthoritiesLeading cross-functional teamsMentoring/team leadership

Optional skills

Pharmacovigilance experience in OncologyBoard Certification (if US)

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop the safety strategy for complex clinical development programs for oncology products in development or products with a marketing authorization.
  • Create appropriate safety data analysis strategies across clinical studies for a product.
  • Perform appropriate data interpretation on the performed safety analyses for a product.
  • Set a clear strategy for key safety deliverables for the product (e.g., safety signals, aggregate reports, risk management planning, safety data pooling, regulatory filing documents, clinical development documents).
  • Lead the cross-functional Benefit Risk Team for the assigned product and escalate important safety updates to the Benefit Risk Executive Committee in a timely fashion.
  • Lead the development of core safety documents, which characterize the safety profile of the product appropriately.
  • Lead proactive safety data reviews and anticipate safety concerns for the assigned product.
  • Oversee the development of safety data evaluations and summaries in the global periodic safety aggregate reports for the product.
  • Present safety data and provide safety expertise on the product during key meetings (e.g., with Health Authorities, Data Safety Monitoring Boards and Investigators).
  • Develop risk management strategies and monitoring plans for risk management effectiveness for the product.
  • Co-lead the benefit-risk assessment for the product with other functions.
  • Operate in a matrix environment within the global patient safety function and the broader development organization.
  • Supervisory responsibilities over direct reports; mentor junior team members.

What they require

  • M.D. degree and a minimum of 10 years of post-residency experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3+ years of clinical experience post-residency (ideal).
  • At least 10 years of pharmacovigilance experience or other relevant experience (e.g., Clinical Research) in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company.
  • Significant clinical experience may compensate for shorter experience in pharmaceutical/biotech company.
  • Prior project and team leadership/management experience is preferred.
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of US and EU pharmacovigilance regulatory requirements and general regulatory expectations.
  • Demonstrates advanced skill in gathering, analyzing and applying key information to solve complex problems.
  • Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
  • High standards of verbal and written communication; ability to present to large audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to incorporate differing views to resolve challenges.
  • Develops procedures, tasks and tools; trains staff; contributes to performance reviews and professional development plans of team members.

Benefits

  • 401k plan with generous company contributions
  • Group medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Eligibility for discretionary annual bonus program
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock and receive long-term incentives
  • 15 accrued vacation days in first year
  • 17 paid holidays including company-wide winter shutdown
  • Up to 10 sick days per calendar year
  • Accommodation for applicants with disability via ApplicantAccommodations@exelixis.com
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$355k–$504k/yr