Associate Director, Safety Sciences
$171,000–$223,000 year
On-site · South San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Provides scientific leadership and leadership for safety surveillance, signal detection, and safety data evaluation across assigned clinical development programs. Leads interpretation of clinical and post-marketing safety data to support risk assessment and program-level benefit–risk evaluation in partnership with Safety Science directors and cross-functional development teams. Drives development of safety analyses and contributes to safety strategy, governance materials, and regulatory safety deliverables. Mentors junior safety scientists and contributes to best-practice development within the organization. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support safety strategy and risk mitigation across programs.
Required Qualifications
- Typically requires a PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree in life sciences, pharmacy, epidemiology, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance, safety science, pharmacoepidemiology, or clinical development within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated expertise in signal detection, safety data interpretation, and benefit–risk assessment methodologies
- Experience leading safety science activities for clinical development programs and contributing to regulatory safety deliverables
- Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations, safety governance processes, and integrated safety analyses
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex scientific analyses and influence cross-functional safety discussions
- Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior scientists preferred
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