Safety Director jobs in the United States

Introduction to role:

Are you a seasoned professional in Risk Management with a broad knowledge in patient safety? Do you have the ability to provide leadership and strategic direction to the development of state-of-the-art risk management methods, tools, and technology? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. As the Senior Director Risk Management, you will be recognized as an expert in your field both internally and externally, working on complex strategic problems and providing solutions that are highly innovative. You will also contribute to the scientific advancement of the field of risk management through scientific publications and presentations and external consortia. This is your chance to join our unrivalled scientific community that fuses academia and industry, all united by a shared passion to learn, grow, and discover.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will lead the development of global risk management plan related regulatory strategies in collaboration with PSTAs, clinical, medical affairs, and regulatory affairs. You will develop and maintain a framework for training and oversight in RMP strategy, content standardization, quality & implementation across TAs and Marketing Companies(MCs). You will also oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of additional risk minimization measures and materials. Additionally, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management processes and procedures in collaboration with the process owner.
 

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Health professional degree (MD, PharmD, RPh, RN, or related degree) or master’s degree in life sciences or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in patient safety/pharmacovigilance and risk management
• Ability to rapidly comprehend the AZ organization and agility in maneuvering across the organization
• Excellent strategic thinking capability
• Strong understanding of local Medical Affairs function
• Knowledge and comprehension of relevant legislation and translation into best practice
• Superb communication skills
• Proven ability to communicate and negotiate with major global health authorities
 

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Regulatory strategy knowledge and experience
• Strategic knowledge of global healthcare systems
• Proven ability to lead teams and projects across a wide variety of stakeholders
• Proven ability to develop state-of-the-art risk management/risk communication methods, tools, and technology.
• RMP-related Publications, presentations, and representation/leadership in relevant external professional bodies/consortium
 

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