Sr. Principal Pharmacovigilance (PV) Scientist

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

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Job Description

About the role: At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as a Senior Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist where you will provide pharmacovigilance functional area expertise to project teams for assigned developmental and marketed products and be responsible for operational pharmacovigilance activities for assigned developmental and marketed products. You will represent pharmacovigilance, both regionally and globally as an authoritative and knowledgeable member of Global Clinical Development Teams (GCDTs) and similar, determined by position's seniority/experience. You will also be involved in signal detection/safety monitoring activities for pharmacovigilance operations with a lead responsibility. As part of the GPSE Global Medical Safety team, you will report to VP, Medical Safety Neuroscience and work with the broader safety cross functional groups .

How you will contribute:

• Technically fully competent to perform all usual Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist/Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist workload, including case report QC, review, follow-up and reportability assessments and input into aggregate safety reports, with the flexibility of mindset this requires.
• Liaise with other relevant functional areas both within and outside of global PV to best ensure the most efficient and timely attainment of compliant and patient focused safety data.
• Represent pharmacovigilance department in cross-functional teams or committees and external environments at a global and regional level as required , with the advanced communication skills this requires.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of designated products/studies.
• Expect close interaction and involvement with senior PV physicians.
• Provide support and oversight of pharmacovigilance operational activities for designated compounds.
• Conduct project activities for designated developmental products.
• Lead set up of safety procedures for complex developmental programs.
• Contribute to development of safety exchange agreements for co-development projects
• Review and provide functional area expertise for development of protocols, IBs, SAPs, CSRs and other relevant project/study documents
• Close knowledge of protocols to effectivel y respond to safety issues
• Participate in Global Safety Teams, coordinating all aspects of signal detection/safety review activities.
• Draft responses to regulatory/ethics safety questions
• Close working relationship with physicians, both technically and managerially
• Perform ad hoc analyses e.g. in response to regulatory queries
• Integra l to Global Safety Teams and associated support
• Other function s as directed by departmental and business need s
• Proficient in all communication skills , with the agility to respond to different audiences in a clear and concise manner . Where acting as the GSL can expect to lead presentations to Safety Board, with the detailed preparatory work this implies and, where ad hoc issues arise, the short timelines that can ensue. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree or specific pharmacovigilance qualification preferred (MD, PhD , and PharmD).
  • 6+ years of PV related experience required
  • Prior experience must include: Conduct safety signal detection, assessment, management from various sources including medical scientific literature and global safety database (2 years); perform medical assessment of individual case and aggregate safety reports for product safety profile and address safety related regulatory authority requests (2 years); apply clinical trial methodology, various regulatory submissions, pharmacovigilance regulations, and safety profile to perform risk/benefit analysis (risk management plan) (2 years); utilize proficient communication skills with ability to review, analyze, interpret and present complex safety data to a high standard during internal and global cross-functional collaborations for patient safety (2 years).
  • Excellent databases and coding skills including ability to perform advanced searches.
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical trial methodology, pharmacovigilance regulations, safety profile and risk/benefit analysis.
  • Critical thinking and decision making skills .
  • Ability to review, analyze, interpret and present complex data to a high standard.
  • Global player in a global PV organization. What Takeda can offer you:
    • Development Opportunities / Career Growth and Expansion
    • Comprehensive Healthcare : Medical, Dental, and Vision
    • Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
    • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
    • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
    • Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
    • Family Planning Support and Family Leave
    • Flexible Work Paths
    • Tuition reimbursement More about us: At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
      
      Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
      
      This position is currently classified as "remote" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
      
      Base Salary Range : $ 102,000 to $ 146,000 based on candidate professional experience level. Employees may also be eligible for Short-term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision , Life Insurance , 401(k) , Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
      
      EEO Statement
      
      Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
      
      Locations
      
      USA - MA - Cambridge
      
      Worker Type
      
      Employee
      Worker Sub-Type
      
      Regular
      Time Type
      
      Full time

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