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This role can be based out of our Philadelphia, PA headquarters, hybrid, or remote. Reporting into the VP, Clinical Development, the Director, Pharmacovigilance will lead and execute global safety and pharmacovigilance activities across clinical-stage CAR-T programs in autoimmune diseases. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality safety data collection, analysis, and reporting in compliance with global regulatory requirements, while partnering cross-functionally to support clinical development and future regulatory submissions. This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role, working closely with Medical Directors, Clinical Scientists, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs to proactively identify, evaluate, and communicate safety signals. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is equally comfortable setting strategy and diving into execution.
Job Responsibility:
Safety Strategy Oversight: Lead pharmacovigilance strategy across clinical programs, ensuring alignment with overall clinical development plans
Serve as the safety lead on study teams, providing medical and scientific input on safety data interpretation and risk management
Contribute to the development and maintenance of safety-related documents, including DSURs, IBs, protocols, and safety sections of regulatory submissions (e.g., INDs/BLAs)
Case Management Signal Detection: Oversee case processing activities, including SAE review, medical assessment, and timely reporting in compliance with global regulations
Lead signal detection, evaluation, and risk assessment activities, including aggregate data review and benefit-risk evaluation
Ensure appropriate escalation and communication of safety signals to internal stakeholders and governance committees
Regulatory Compliance Inspection Readiness: Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations, including FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines
Support health authority interactions related to safety and pharmacovigilance
Contribute to inspection readiness activities and support audits and inspections as needed
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs to ensure integrated safety oversight across programs
Provide safety input into clinical trial design, study conduct, and data review processes
Collaborate with external vendors (e.g., CROs, safety databases) to ensure high-quality PV operations
Operational Leadership: Establish and refine pharmacovigilance processes, systems, and infrastructure to support a growing clinical pipeline
Oversee PV vendors and ensure performance, quality, and compliance
Contribute to building scalable PV capabilities in preparation for late-stage development and potential commercialization
Requirements:
Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific or medical discipline preferred
Minimum of 8–10 years of pharmacovigilance/safety experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including clinical-stage programs
Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH)
Experience supporting clinical trials, including safety monitoring, signal detection, and aggregate reporting (e.g., DSURs)
Prior experience in cell and gene therapy, immunology, or related therapeutic areas strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority in a matrixed environment
Proven ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, resource-constrained setting
Experience working in or with early-stage or growth-stage biotech companies preferred
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and patient safety
Nice to have:
Prior experience in cell and gene therapy, immunology, or related therapeutic areas
Experience working in or with early-stage or growth-stage biotech companies
What we offer:
Competitive benefits including health and retirement, PTO, and stock option plans