Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance Scientist
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Waltham, MA, United States
Job Description
The Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance Scientist plays a critical role in safety data analyses for assigned investigational and/or marketed product(s) in partnership with the Safety Physician. This individual also serves as a subject matter expert for the PV Sciences group, contributing to strategic initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders. The Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance Scientist is expected to be equally effective in working collaboratively and independently and will be responsible for leading and/or contributing to activities such as signal management, aggregate reports, RMP development, ad hoc safety query responses, literature surveillance, and safety analyses for regulatory submissions (NDA, MAA, etc.). For investigational products, this role may also encompass contributions to IB/RSIs, ICFs, SMPs, DMC materials, coding reviews, and safety analyses for CSRs, as applicable. The Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance Scientist will also contribute to process improvement initiatives, lead strategic innovations, and manage/mentor others, as opportunities permit.
Key Responsibilities
Serves as lead PV Scientist for assigned product(s) – 60%
Conducts signal detection, evaluation, and management, including data coordination, analysis, presentation, and documentation
Leads and manages the planning, preparation, writing, and review of aggregate safety reports (DSURs, PADERs, PBRERs)
Leads and manages the planning, preparation, writing, and review of risk management plans
Performs literature surveillance
Prepares materials for safety governance meetings
Contributes to safety-related regulatory queries, including data coordination and analysis
Contributes to relevant sections of key documents (IB/RSIs, CCDS/labels, ICF, DMC materials, coding reviews, CSRs, etc., as applicable)
Contributes to safety analyses associated with regulatory filings (e.g., New Drug Applications or Marketing Authorization Applications)
Supports team in proactively maintaining inspection readiness and serves as a subject matter expert in the event of an inspection
Other Functional and Cross-Functional Initiatives
Leads strategic innovations (streamlines processes, evaluates implementation of new technology and resources, etc.)
Conducts impact assessments (e.g., updates to regulations, etc.)
Leads process improvement initiatives and consistency of cross-product processes
Conducts functional trainings and shares knowledge with the team
Supports deliverables for other products, where needed
Management and Mentorship
Manages, mentors, and trains junior members of the team
Supports individual development of direct reports
Qualifications
Minimum 5-6 years PV experience, including a minimum of 3-4 years in a PV Scientist or similar role
Advanced degree (PharmD, RN, MD, PhD, MPH, NP, MS)
Demonstrated experience in analysis and interpretation of medical and scientific data, including experience leading signal management activities and the preparation and authoring of aggregate reports in both post‑marketing and clinical trials
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate key considerations and decision points
Detail‑oriented with ability to think critically, prioritize tasks, and function independently
Expert knowledge of pharmacovigilance and drug development, including knowledge of applicable clinical trial and post‑marketing safety regulations
Proven track record in preparing and reviewing regulatory safety documents, including NDAs/MAAs and RMPs
Prior experience serving as an SME in audits and/or inspections
Preferred Capabilities
Demonstrated experience in various therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, CNS, etc.)
Expert proficiency with pharmacovigilance databases and relevant coding dictionaries
Expert knowledge/proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Argus Safety systems
Additional Information Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $162,000 - $223,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location. Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long‑term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable).
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more
Generous parental leave and family planning benefits
Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you to complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non‑discriminatory basis.
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Key Responsibilities
Serves as lead PV Scientist for assigned product(s) – 60%
Conducts signal detection, evaluation, and management, including data coordination, analysis, presentation, and documentation
Leads and manages the planning, preparation, writing, and review of aggregate safety reports (DSURs, PADERs, PBRERs)
Leads and manages the planning, preparation, writing, and review of risk management plans
Performs literature surveillance
Prepares materials for safety governance meetings
Contributes to safety-related regulatory queries, including data coordination and analysis
Contributes to relevant sections of key documents (IB/RSIs, CCDS/labels, ICF, DMC materials, coding reviews, CSRs, etc., as applicable)
Contributes to safety analyses associated with regulatory filings (e.g., New Drug Applications or Marketing Authorization Applications)
Supports team in proactively maintaining inspection readiness and serves as a subject matter expert in the event of an inspection
Other Functional and Cross-Functional Initiatives
Leads strategic innovations (streamlines processes, evaluates implementation of new technology and resources, etc.)
Conducts impact assessments (e.g., updates to regulations, etc.)
Leads process improvement initiatives and consistency of cross-product processes
Conducts functional trainings and shares knowledge with the team
Supports deliverables for other products, where needed
Management and Mentorship
Manages, mentors, and trains junior members of the team
Supports individual development of direct reports
Qualifications
Minimum 5-6 years PV experience, including a minimum of 3-4 years in a PV Scientist or similar role
Advanced degree (PharmD, RN, MD, PhD, MPH, NP, MS)
Demonstrated experience in analysis and interpretation of medical and scientific data, including experience leading signal management activities and the preparation and authoring of aggregate reports in both post‑marketing and clinical trials
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate key considerations and decision points
Detail‑oriented with ability to think critically, prioritize tasks, and function independently
Expert knowledge of pharmacovigilance and drug development, including knowledge of applicable clinical trial and post‑marketing safety regulations
Proven track record in preparing and reviewing regulatory safety documents, including NDAs/MAAs and RMPs
Prior experience serving as an SME in audits and/or inspections
Preferred Capabilities
Demonstrated experience in various therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, CNS, etc.)
Expert proficiency with pharmacovigilance databases and relevant coding dictionaries
Expert knowledge/proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Argus Safety systems
Additional Information Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $162,000 - $223,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location. Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long‑term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable).
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more
Generous parental leave and family planning benefits
Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you to complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non‑discriminatory basis.
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