Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company dedicated to commercializing breakthrough drugs and improving the lives of people with serious diseases
Patient Safety Associate Medical Director
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Patient Safety Associate Medical Director
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Title: Patient Safety Associate Medical Director Location: Boston, MA Full time job requisition id REQ-28110 Job Description: General Summary: The Patient Safety Associate Medical Director will provide medical safety expertise, state of the art pharmacovigilance, and safety risk management for assigned products (marketed or in development). This role will optimizes patient safety of Vertex products and maintenance of compliance with the Pharmacovigilance regulations of Regulatory Agencies around the globe, through the effective and timely completion of Safety activities through the product life cycle. Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Provides medical safety expertise, state of the art pharmacovigilance, and safety risk management for assigned products (marketed or in development) - Responsible for the safety assessment activities of assigned products under the supervision of a GPS Disease-area Safety Head - Monitors the benefit risk profile of assigned products/portfolio in an ongoing fashion and in accordance GPS processes and procedures - Leads the safety and risk management processes including chairing assigned Disease-area Safety and Product Safety Teams - Identifies, prioritizes and analyzes clinical safety signals, in accordance with GPS procedures - Performs ongoing review of emerging safety data from various sources including single case reports, published literature, aggregate reports, and other sources - Represents the department as medical safety lead on cross-functional study and program teams for assigned products and studies, providing guidance regarding safety matters and issues - Conducts medical evaluation of relevant safety-related information from Toxicology, Non-Clinical studies, as well as Product Quality complaints, as needed - Participates in protocol development, specifically the monitoring and collection of safety information in clinical trial protocols, as well as statistical analysis plans - Participates in the analysis of safety data from on-going and completed clinical trials and representation in Clinical Study Reports - Contributes to preparation and review of periodic reports (DSUR, PSUR, PADER) contributing medical strategy and expertise to content, authoring applicable analysis and content - Review and provides medical content, as needed, for key study-related documents, e.g. IB, ICF, IDMC Charter - Assists in departmental development activities including SOP and Work Instructions development - Provides guidance to staff regarding optimal practice regarding collection, evaluation and processing of adverse experience reports, from a medical perspective - Provides support in Partner /Affiliate agreements and interactions, as needed - Other activities as needed or as requested by GPS management Knowledge and Skills: - Broad and extensive knowledge of medicine, pharmacovigilance and relevant regulations - Extensive evidence of effective delivery of high quality safety relevant documents. - Broad knowledge of relevant concepts in data management and systems, pharmacoepidemiology and statistics, including the interpretation of complex data and information - Communicates complex issues in an understandable, effective and relevant manner. - Strong influencing skills with the ability to explain and defend positions regarding significant issues in the face of opposition - Strategic focus regarding activities, with proactive planning and prioritization skills. - Takes ownership of appropriate issues and appropriately delegates - Technical expertise in pharmacovigilance and clinical safety - Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with sound autonomy and applied judgment - Appropriate experience with Regulatory Agency and key stakeholder interactions - Experience with ICSR case review and Aggregate Safety analysis and reports Education and Experience: - MD, DO or equivalent ex-US medical degree - Typically requires 3 years of experience with relevant experience in Safety/Pharmacovigilance, or the equivalent combination of education and experience Pay Range: $200,000 - $300,000 Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more. Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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