Medical Director, Pharmacovigilance

We are seeking a Medical Director for global pharmacovigilance. The successful candidate will lead and provide input on ongoing safety surveillance, benefit risk assessment, and risk management activities. The position will report to the Senior Medical Director of Pharmacovigilance and will be located in the Waltham office.

Requirements

• MD from accredited institution of Medical Education (board certified preferred; board eligible or OUS equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance/Drug Safety with development and marketed products in a biopharmaceutical industry setting
• Excellent scientific/clinical and analytical knowledge base, with ability to assess data and understand the safety/medical implications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to present to large internal/external groups
• Multi-tasking with the ability to successfully manage multiple critical issues simultaneously
• Work productively in a high-pressure environment
• Strong ability to understand and evaluate technical, scientific and medical information; exposure to clinical data collection, assessment, and analysis
• Proficiency in MedDRA coding, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; safety database experience preferred; ability to learn new computer systems as they are implemented
• Working knowledge of global drug development and pharmacovigilance guidelines and regulations
• Highly detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

• 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