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Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals · Waltham, MA · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteScience$162k–$223k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Serves as lead PV Scientist for assigned product(s) – 60%
    • Covers signal detection, evaluation, and management, including data coordination, analysis, presentation, and documentation
    • Leads and manages the planning, preparation, writing, and review of aggregate safety reports (DSURs, PADERs, PBRERs)
    • Leads and manages the planning, preparation, writing, and review of risk management plans
    • Performs literature surveillance
    • Prepares materials for safety governance meetings
    • Contributes to safety-related regulatory queries, including data coordination and analysis
    • Contributes to relevant sections of key documents (IB/RSIs, CCDS/labels, ICF, DMC materials, coding reviews, CSRs, etc., as applicable)
    • Contributes to safety analyses associated with regulatory filings (e.g., New Drug Applications or Marketing Authorization Applications)
    • Supports team in proactively maintaining inspection readiness and serves as a subject matter expert in the event of an inspection
  • Other functional and cross-functional initiatives – 25%
    • Leads strategic innovations (streamlines processes, evaluates implementation of new technology and resources, etc.)
    • Conducts impact assessments (e.g., updates to regulations, etc.)
    • Leads process improvement initiatives and consistency of cross-product processes
    • Conducts functional trainings and shares knowledge with the team
    • Supports deliverables for other products, where needed
  • Management and mentorship – 15%
    • Manages, mentors, and trains junior members of the team
    • Supports individual development of direct reports

    Qualifications

    • Minimum 5-6 years PV experience, including a minimum of 3-4 years in a PV Scientist or similar role
    • Advanced degree (PharmD, RN, MD, PhD, MPH, NP, MS)
    • Demonstrated experience in analysis and interpretation of medical and scientific data, including experience leading signal management activities and the preparation and review of aggregate reports in both post-marketing and clinical trials
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate key considerations and decision points
    • Detail-oriented with ability to think critically, prioritize tasks, and function independently
    • Expert knowledge of pharmacovigilance and drug development, including knowledge of applicable clinical trial and post-marketing safety regulations
    • Proven track record in preparing and reviewing regulatory safety documents, including NDAs/MAAs and RMPs
    • Prior experience serving as an SME in audits and/or inspections

    Preferred Capabilities

    • Demonstrated experience in various therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, CNS, etc.)
    • Expert proficiency with pharmacovigilance databases and relevant coding dictionaries
    • Expert knowledge/proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Argus Safety systems

    Additional Information

    • Competitive salary and annual bonus
    • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more
    • Generous parental leave and family planning benefits
    • Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth

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