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Merck

Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Safety and Risk Management

Rahway, NJ

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Vice President, Chief Safety Officer, and Clinical Safety and Risk Management (CSRM) TA Lead, the Executive Director for CSRM will be responsible for overall clinical risk management and safety surveillance of assigned investigational products. Additionally, the incumbent will provide senior safety leadership for assigned marketed products across our company's portfolio of products. The Executive Director will drive delivery of safety input to clinical development of oncology assets. This includes all aspects of safety data evaluation, including assessing safety from a variety of sources, e.g. clinical trials, literature, and post-approval use.

Responsibilities for risk communication include ensuring completeness of safety information in company core safety documents. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and driving safety strategy for the development of assigned products. They will collaborate with appropriate cross-functional departments and the therapeutic area head to ensure efforts are aligned to meet global risk management strategies for the product portfolio. They will be responsible for leading all interactions regarding product safety issues with Research and Development (R&D) governance committees and regulatory agencies. This senior role works closely with CSRM Leadership to implement the evolving direction for the risk management and safety function of the department, as well as helping to develop and align processes to support departmental objectives. They will also manage a team of safety physicians and have an oversight role for their products.

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Education:

  • Required: MD, DO, or equivalent
  • Preferred: Board Certification

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Minimum 3 years clinical practice experience following post-graduate medical training
  • Experience in drug development
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical safety, pharmacovigilance and/or risk management
  • Minimum 5 years of employment in clinical development, drug safety or regulatory or equivalent
  • Demonstrated organizational leadership skills, preferably in the employment areas noted above.
  • Excellent communication, writing and analytic skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Experience managing people

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Expected salary range:
$295,900.00 - $465,800.00

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Requisition ID:R285080

Client-provided location(s): Rahway, NJ 07065, USA
Job ID: Merck-483526657
Employment Type: Full Time