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Job description
The Director, Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance (CSPV), provides oversight of the safety profile of assigned Otsuka products (both drugs and devices, post market products and clinical development programs) through monitoring safety data, conducting risk analysis, and monitoring adverse events according to GCP and regulatory guidelines, in order to protect the safety of the patients and consumers and the company from legal implications. In addition to core PV responsibilities, the Director will have special focus on Early Development programs and regulatory filing experience, ensuring robust safety strategies are integrated from first‑human studies through proof‑of‑concept and supporting timely, high‑quality safety deliverables for global submissions (IND, NDA, MAA). Key activities include medical analysis and decision making for the development and maintenance of the Company Core Safety Information, ad hoc aggregate safety reports, periodic safety update reports (PSURs), signal detection activities, risk management plan (RMPs/REMS) and individual case safety reports, with proactive engagement in early‑stage clinical trial design and safety monitoring.
Key Job Responsibilities
Maintains accurate and complete knowledge of assigned investigational and marketed products, including those in early development being monitored by Otsuka, co‑marketers, cosponsors, and/ or affiliates.
Serves as primary on the development, implementation, and maintenance of OPDC‑CS&PV signal detection process.
Works in conjunction with related departments to develop and maintain a signal detection plan for use in all product life cycles, with emphasis on early‑stage risk identification.
Collaborate with Early Development teams to ensure safety considerations are embedded in protocol design, dose escalation strategies, and first‑in‑human risk assessments.
Keeps abreast of industry standards and initiatives regarding signal detection, risk management, and risk communication.
Represents CS&PV at Labeling Committee/ Executive Committee discussions on new information impacting product profile.
Manages the continuous analysis of adverse events to identify signals and trends for assigned products, including early phase trials.
Performs review and approval of the clinical trial medical coding.
Participate in the creation and revisioning of SOPs for Department and OPDC.
Provide strategic input on safety issues during early development portfolio reviews and governance meetings.
Serves as product/ medical monitor to coordinate clinical study safety and spontaneous reporting of assigned Otsuka products.
Maintains a thorough understanding of internal and external interactions, and scope of work assigned to CS&PV department.
Meets routinely with product‑specific CS&PV team members to review and communicate product safety issues.
Reviews each product (e.g., IND/NDA Periodic, CSR, Summary Analysis, etc.) and accompanying data for completeness, consistency, accuracy and clarity.
Prepares/review safety summaries for inclusion in medical information write‑ups, including analysis of similar events in alert reports.
Keeps CS&PV Sr. Director and Management informed of any critical safety issues on monitored products.
Represents CS&PV at interdepartmental team meetings.
Represents CS&PV and contributes on safety topics at meetings conducted with licensing partners, agents, contract research organizations, and clinical site investigators.
Provides review of protocols, case report forms, investigator brochures, package inserts, and NDA/PLA documents, including patient narratives.
Provide strategic input and author/review safety sections for regulatory filings, including INDs, NDAs, MAAs, and other global submissions.
Serves as liaison, in conjunction with Regulatory Department, with regulatory agencies on product safety issues.
Serves as mentor and resource for CS&PV Associates, Assistants, Scientists and Safety physicians.
Participates in providing training to CS&PV team members and other Otsuka staff as appropriate, on the epidemiological and regulatory aspects of programs.
Provides and establishes direct liaison with the CS&PV team members, OFRI, and OPC counterparts, and other functional areas.
Utilizes technical/medical knowledge to assist CS&PV team members in the assessment of adverse event reports.
Keeps abreast of current developments in the field and maintain knowledge base by attending seminars, professional association meetings, and maintaining industry and professional network.
Serves as backup for the Senior Director where required.
Knowledge
Requires a strong medical background evidenced by clinical training.
Solid knowledge of FDA and global PV regulations.
Knowledge of clinical trials, good clinical practices, and ICH guidelines.
Expertise in early development safety strategy, including first‑in‑human risk assessment.
Experience in preparing and reviewing safety content for global regulatory filings (IND/NDA/MAA).
Experience of working in a global setting.
Skills
Excellent technical skills, including the ability to comprehend and integrate scientific data from a variety of sources.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Strong computer skills with demonstrated experience in working with the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Knows how/when to apply organizational policy or procedures to a variety of situations.
Competencies
Self‑starter with proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced team environment handling multiple simultaneous high priority tasks.
Strong leadership, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and drive early development safety initiatives.
Education and Related Experience
MD degree with US medical license is required.
Demonstrated experience (at least 5-7 years) as a Safety/PV professional in a pharmaceutical industry.
Experience with both development and product launch/post marketed products preferred.
Direct experience in early development safety monitoring and strategy is highly desirable.
Ability to act as in‑house authority/leader in Safety and Pharmacovigilance; and be fully accountable for Safety of assigned products.
Experience interacting with global regulatory authorities.
Competencies: Accountability for Results
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long‑term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect.
Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Salary
Minimum $209,599.00 - Maximum $313,375.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
Application Deadline
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.
Company Benefits
Comprehensive medical
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
company provided basic life
accidental death & dismemberment
short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
tuition reimbursement
student loan assistance
a generous 401(k) match
flexible time off
paid holidays
paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits
Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request.
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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: “Otsuka–people creating new products for better health worldwide.” In the U.S., Otsuka is comprised of two companies, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., that share a deep commitment to the development and commercialization of innovative products in the spaces of neuroscience, nephrology, and digital medicine. Driven by our purpose to defy limitation, so that others can too, we have an unwavering belief in doing more and transcending expectations. In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It’s this deep‑rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day. OPDC and OAPI are indirect subsidiaries of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 34,400 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 14.2 billion in 2023. We invite you to explore our open positions for an opportunity to join our 2,200 colleagues in the U.S. whose passion for our mission and pride in our company have earned us certification as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute.
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Worksite address
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