Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Job Description

The Associate Director, Patient Safety Clinical Trials/Managed Access Programs (CT/MAP) is responsible for the oversight of the operational pharmacovigilance (PV) activities associated with clinical trials and managed access programs. This role plans, executes and manages the technical aspects of lndividual Case Safety Report (ICSR) processing and reporting for clinical trials and managed access programs. In addition, this role interfaces with relevant program stakeholders to represent Global Patient Safety (GPS) and ensure compliance with global PV regulations. The Associate Director, Patient Safety CT/MAP will play a key role in managing the GPS activities associated with clinical trials and managed access programs. This role will also serve as subject matter expert in PV, and will be a key contributor to developing and implementing best standards and practices in GPS. This position will also represent GPS in various cross-functional initiatives and therefore, must possess relevant technical PV experience as well as excellent communication and project management skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and mentors staff on managing the operational PV activities associated with clinical trials and managed access programs
• Provides guidance to GPS ICSR processing staff on technical aspects of clinical trials and managed access programs, including configuration of the Global Safety Database and relevant reporting rules
• Interfaces with relevant stakeholders to ensure program-specific GPS requirements are appropriately addressed
• Collaborates with International Pharmacovigilance to establish program-specific requirements and ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations
• Collaborates with GPS Quality, Standards & Training in the identification and remediation of regulatory/compliance risks
• Contributes to ongoing development of innovative best practices within GPS
• Represents GPS in cross-functional initiatives and meetings
• Maintains knowledge of evolving international guidance and regulations for PV, especially regarding ICSR processes and reporting requirements
• May have line management responsibilities

Knowledge and Skills:

• Direct, in-depth experience with all operational aspects of ICSR processing and reporting
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to align internal and external resources
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills; skilled at conveying technical information and difficult concepts and persuading others to take action
• Ability to evaluate and analyze procedural gaps
• Experience in direct pre- and post-marketing PV
• Direct experience with external partner and vendor/outsourcing management required
• In-depth understanding of drug development process and drug safety regulatory requirements, including knowledge of safety reporting in clinical trials, post-marketing surveillance, case processing and reporting to regulatory authorities worldwide

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, allied health professional degree, PharmD, M.S.N., or equivalent degree
• 8+ years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex 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, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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