What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Director, Global Safety Physician position at Moderna, Inc.?
The Role :
Moderna employees can directly impact global health through the continued development of mRNA platform technology to address multiple important therapeutic areas with unmet medical needs. The Clinical Safety and Risk Management group supports Moderna’ mission to bring transformative mRNA therapies to patients and its commitment to patient safety through proactive safety assessment, effective risk management, and transparent risk communication throughout the product lifecycle while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Moderna seeks candidates aligned with its culture centered on bold, collaborative, curious, and relentless values which enable innovation in mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics to benefit patients.
Here’s What You’ll Do :
Provide clinical and scientific leadership within the pharmacovigilance function.
Engage cross-functional internal workstreams including therapeutic area development, biostatistics, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs.
Engage with external organizations, key opinion leaders, and advisors
Provide clinical input to the design of clinical trials, signal detection and management activities, post authorization studies, risk minimization, and risk communication
Perform case series analysis of adverse events and review of passive surveillance data mining signals of disproportionate reporting as well as safety issues from other sources
Lead clinical safety and benefit risk sections of regulatory documents and preparation for meetings with regulatory and public health authorities as well as advisory committees
Perform post-marketing surveillance and regulatory reporting, as needed
Guide the operations of contract research organizations
Serve as an exemplary leader, mentor and trainer
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table :
MD, D.O. or non-US equivalent required
Residency training & board certification highly preferred
Clinical practice experience highly preferred
Experience working with public health agencies highly preferred
2-4 years of prior experience in pharmacovigilance in an industry setting, either in a comparable role, or in clinical development
Exceptional candidates from academic or regulatory and clinical development settings may also be considered.
Proven ability to :
Collaborate effectively within dynamic and fast-moving technical teams to deliver high-quality results within established timelines
Communicate effectively as a teacher
Utilize technology supporting pharmacovigilance (e.g. for signal detection and regulatory reporting)
Intepret and integrate concepts and guidelines from FDA, EMA, PMDA and other regulatory agencies, government research organizations (e.g. NIH) public health agencies and nongovernmental organizations, and clinical practice groups
Investigate new safety issues
Communicate medical product benefits and risks to regulatory and public health authorities as well as the public
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while providing appropriate attention to detail
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills.
Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including :
- Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
- Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
- Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
- Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
- Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
- Adoption and family-planning benefits
- Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ community
- Generous paid time off, including :
- Vacation, sick time and holidays
- Volunteer time to participate within your community
- Discretionary year-end shutdown
- Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
- Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
- 401k match and Financial Planning tools
- Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
- Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
- Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
- Location-specific perks and extras!
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture.Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70 / 30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com / careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and / or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com . (EEO / AAP Employer)
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