Manager, Global Risk Management & Safety Surveillance Scientist
Incyte
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 10 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
Overview A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
The job is based in Wilmington Delaware, US. (Minimum 3 days per week in the office. Local candidates or those willing to relocate only).
Job Summary (Primary function) This Global Risk Management & Safety Surveillance (GRMSS) Scientist collaborates with the GRMSS Physician to characterize the evolving clinical and post-marketing safety profiles for Incyte investigational drugs and/or products, based on analysis of aggregate data sets from internal or external sources and the medical literature. This entails drafting, reviewing, and refining portions of periodic aggregate safety reports (including DSURs, RMPs, and PBRERs), IB/RSI updates, safety-related product label updates, and responses to health authority requests for information. The GRMSS Scientist performs the signal detection activities and review process for clinical and post-marketing data, including signal detection, evaluation, and verification; potential sources of data for signal detection include Incyte, external marketing partners, or contracted business entities. The Scientist in this position documents signal detection activities and communicates appropriate summaries to internal stakeholders and external partners.
Education
Healthcare degree (e.g., BSN, CRNP, Pharm.D.) preferred (or relevant scientific degree buttressed by industry experience). Oncology Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Pharmacists seeking to transition into the pharmaceutical industry are encouraged to apply. Willingness to travel (less than 5%) to domestic conferences, as applicable, with reasonable accommodations made for individuals with disabilities.
Experience
0–2 years of relevant experience. Experience may be gained through clinical practice, fellowship, residency, research, internships, or industry roles. Recent graduates, fellows, residents, and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. Prior pharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmacovigilance, or drug safety experience is beneficial but not required.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Interest in drug safety, risk management, pharmacovigilance, and drug development. Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively across functions. Willingness to learn global pharmacovigilance regulations, safety surveillance activities, and risk management processes.
Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)
Provide overall support to the GRMSS Physicians for global risk management and safety surveillance activities. Support/contribute to the discussions on risk management safety strategies to internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Commercial, Translational & Experimental Medicine, and Legal). Contribute to preparedness for regulatory authority inspection and internal audits of Incyte Pharmacovigilance by following standard operation procedures and processes. Participate in internal safety process improvements and updates. Support the GRMSS Physician in evaluating safety data to compile reference safety information for Incyte products, included in the Investigator Brochures, Core Data Sheets, and regional labels. Participate in the review of integrated summaries of safety, clinical overviews, and other registration documents (e.g., for new and supplemental NDAs and/or ex-US new drug submissions for late-phase drug development candidates and marketed