Director, Drug Safety: Respected Global Pharma Leader, New Jersey

Director, Drug Safety:

Respected Global Pharma Leader, New Jersey

 

Our client is looking for a Director of Drug Safety to manage all safety-related aspects for both clinical development and global marketed products.  Work across multiple therapeutic areas, as this pharmaceutical leader has one of the strongest product portfolios and pipelines in the industry.  Develop and implement safety and risk management strategies while also serving as the safety representative across all contingencies (internal and external).  You must be a MD or PhD and have previous experience within drug safety in the pharmaceutical industry.

 

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Position Title: Director, Drug Safety

 

Company Description: Our client is an industry leading pharmaceutical company with an exceptional reputation.  Not only do they have numerous marketed products in multiple therapeutic areas, but they are also rated as a top company to work for by numerous large publications (Fortune, Science, NJ Biz, etc.).  They have also been recently ranked as the Top Pharma Company, 2007.

 

Location: Montclair, New Jersey area

Attractive features about this position and company: An attractive opportunity to serve as the Director of Drug Safety for both clinical development and global marketed products.Serve as the “go-to person” within the Drug Safety group across regulatory authorities, internal departments, healthcare providers, etc.  This Company is continuing to grow an already robust Clinical Research and Development department with multiple leading products.Great location for those not only in NJ (North/East/West/Central), but also from NYC, Southern CT, or NY counties north of NYC.  Easily accessible from Route 80, 46, 287, and 3 as well as the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.Firm has a strong reputation for taking care of its people.

Compensation/Benefits: Base compensation will range from $180k - $230k and will also include a 20% bonus, top-tier benefits including a generous 401(k) plan, pension plan, and exceptional on-site facilities/perks including Child Care, Training, Fitness Center, etc.


Responsibilities, Challenges, Expectations and Deliverables for this position:

 In a nutshell, you will be primarily responsible for all safety concerns arising in clinical development and from globally marketed products.Develop strategies to proactively locate potential safety concerns.Develop risk management strategies.Provide safety input to clinical/life-cycle team.Serve as the Drug Safety representative for regulatory authorities and other third parties.Provide medical input in all periodic reporting documents.Serve as the medical evaluator of single case reports.Author ASIME, issue workups, query responses (Health authorities, internal requests, health care providers), Risk Management Plan

Experiences, Skills, Accomplishments and Qualities Desired:

 MD or PhD degree is required.At least three years of high-level pharmaceutical industry experience in safety and/or development.An understanding of pharmacovigilance practices, particularly in relation to signal detection and evaluation.Knowledge of US and EU pharmacovigilance regulatory requirements.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present and critically discuss Must be able to evaluate, interpret and synthesize scientific data (analytical thinking)Strong presentation skills.Good negotiating and influencing skills

Other Opportunities:

Our firm specializes in Pharmaceutical recruiting for firms located in NJ, NYC, and the surrounding areas. In addition to this opportunity, we are helping many of our other clients, located in Central NJ, Northern NJ, and NYC, on other CRA, SR. CRA and Clinical Project Management full time and consulting positions. For description of those opportunities, please visit our site www.cornerstonesg.com.

 

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Contact:

Thomas J Fascia

Client Consultant/Recruiter, Specialized Pharmaceutical Practice

 

Feel free to either send me or my research team an email with your confidential resume.

 

Thomas J Fascia: tfascia@cornerstonesg.com

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About Cornerstone Search Group, LLC

Cornerstone Search Group is a specialty pharmaceutical recruiting firm located in the heart of New Jersey's Pharmaceutical Corridor. We help our clients hire experienced pharmaceutical professionals from the Staff through Management (VP/Director) levels for Full-Time and Contract positions. We provide our professional recruiting services on a Contingency, Retingency, or Retained basis to best suit the hiring needs of our clients.

 

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