Manager, Clinical Safety Scientist (m/f/x)

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.

In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position:

Manager, Clinical Safety Scientist (m/f/x)

The Position:

The job holder supports proactive safety surveillance and risk management for assigned product in partnership with Clinical Safety Scientist Product Lead, Product Safety Lead (PSL), Clinical Safety Physician(s), and cross-functional team(s) in support of benefit risk profile throughout product lifecycle.
The job holder acts as Clinical Safety Scientist lead for assigned activities in the post-marketing setting, as well as for assigned clinical studies and clinical safety analysis, as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Risk Management (Signal identification, evaluation, mitigation):

  • Supports proactive safety surveillance and risk management for assigned clinical studies in partnership with Clinical Safety Scientist Product Lead, Product Safety Lead (PSL), Clinical Safety Physician(s), and cross-functional team(s) in support of benefit risk profile throughout product lifecycle

  • Independently evaluates safety data of any source to identify potential safety signals, tracks safety signals in the global electronic signal tracking tool and performs safety analysis/evaluation. May contribute to safety action recommendations, and communication and risk minimization plans. Presents assessment to the appropriate forums, including Safety Management Team (SMT) or other cross-functional teams

  • Collaborates with Clinical Safety Scientist Lead and PSL to develop materials (presentation, safety analyses / evaluation, etc.) for SMT/Product-level safety meetings

  • Collaborates with Clinical Safety Scientist Product Lead and PSL to develop minimum core product safety requirements for inclusion in Clinical study protocols (CSPs) and Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)

  • Collaborates with Clinical Safety Scientist Product Lead and PSL to develop the Safety Management Plan for assigned product

• Safety Communication:

  • Collaborates with Clinical Safety Physician(s) for assigned clinical studies to review and revise CSPs, ICFs, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), and review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) and statistical outputs (tables, figures, and listings [TFLs]), and other clinical study documents

  • Collaborates with Clinical Safety Scientist Lead and PSL to author safety sections of Investigator's Brochure, aggregate reports (DSUR/PBRER), Prescribing information, Company Core Data Sheet (CCDS), Risk Management Plan(s) (RMPs)

  • Contributes to regulatory authority requests or communication for assigned clinical studies

• Project Management:

  • Coordinates SMT/Product-level safety meetings, maintains roster, calendar, and minutes, and communicate materials, in support of the Clinical Safety Scientist Product Lead and PSL

  • May serve as a project manager for other activities involving assigned product(s) or clinical studies, as needed

Personal Skills and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum required; PharmD or PhD preferred  

• 2 years of experience with an advanced degree; 4 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree

• Experience in summarizing and presenting safety data

• Experience in project management and working in a matrix environment

• Previous experience in therapeutic area (oncology) and drug development knowledge preferred

• International, European and PV laws

• Fluent business English (oral and written)

• High reliability and accuracy

• Analytic and systematic approach

• Ability to understand complex matters 

• Strong communication skills

• Good problem-solving skills, respect and appreciation for cultural diversity

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.

For more information: www.daiichi-sankyo.eu