Sr. Pharmacovigilance Scientist, Safety and Benefit Risk - Biogen Idec - Cambridge, MA

The PV Scientist assists and supports the ongoing aggregate review and analysis of product safety data to support the product life cycle for assigned molecules, both pre and post-marketing. Such tasks include preparation and authoring of aggregate safety data including signaling reports, PSURs (Periodic Safety Update Reports), Annual Safety Reports, and reports to support internal/external data safety monitoring boards. The PV Scientist will also support Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) plans, Pharmacovigilance Plans, EU Risk Management Plans, product recalls, and other safety surveillance activities. The PV Scientist will author and assist in signal evaluations and the management of responses to regulatory agencies related to the assigned product.

Location
US-MA-Cambridge

Job Category
Drug Safety

Requisition Number
20875BR

Qualifications
Ability to understand, interpret, analyze, and clearly present scientific and medical data in verbal and written format (including intermediate understanding and application of medical concepts and terminology.
Able to interact collaboratively and effectively in a team environment (including Safety, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory), as well as with external colleagues for partnered
Develops and conducts, independently and/or collaboratively, all aspects of substantive projects such as signaling, authoring of aggregate data reports, and responses to regulatory agency requests.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated presentation skills.
Extensive medical writing, editing, and source document review.
Clinical judgment, ability to interpret case information
Knowledge of drug development process.
Basic knowledge of applicable clinical trial safety regulations and postmarketing regulations.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects with multidisciplinary teams
Medical writing, editing, and source document review.
Clinical judgment, ability to interpret case information
Basic medical literature search skills.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Proven ability to evaluate. clinical and epidemiologic data
Basic knowledge of common data processing software (EXCEL, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Business Objects).
Knowledge of common safety database systems
Minimum 3 years relevant experience (including industry experience) with familiarity with industry principles of drug safety, drug development, regulatory, pharmacology, and pharmacoepidemiology.

Education
Academic degree in biological or natural science or health care discipline (e.g. PhD, MPH, NP, Pharm D, MSc).
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