Associate Director, Medical Safety Assessment Physician at Bristol-Myers Squibb

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • MD degree or equivalent (implied by role as Medical Safety Assessment Physician)
  • Expertise in pharmacovigilance (PV), safety assessment, and benefit-risk strategies
  • Experience leading safety activities, signal evaluation, and management for pharmaceutical compounds/programs
  • Knowledge of global regulatory requirements, clinical trial documents, and regulatory filings (e.g., DSUR, PBRER, protocols, CSR, IB, ICF, CTA, MAA)
  • Ability to act as Safety Subject Matter Expert for labeling, cross-functional teams, Health Authority interactions, and Data Monitoring Committees
  • Skills in process improvement, mentoring, and teamwork within R&D and WWPS environments
  • Capability to support regional Qualified Persons for PV (e.g., EU QPPV)

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety activities and benefit-risk strategies for assigned BMS compounds/programs and chair the product Safety Management Team(s)
  • Oversee, prepare, and/or review aggregate safety review documents (e.g., DSUR, PBRER) and safety sections of clinical trial documents (e.g., protocols, CSR, IB, ICF) and regulatory filings (e.g., CTA, MAA)
  • Lead team in evaluation and management of signals from any data source (e.g., case-series, literature, HA/claims databases); develop strategy and document outcomes (e.g., Safety Topic Review/Signal Report)
  • Lead safety labeling activities for assigned products/programs; act as Safety SME for regulatory labeling; participate in cross-functional labeling meetings and provide regional support
  • Lead process improvement projects; assist MSA Therapeutic Area Head/Lead in developing/maintaining PV processes and procedures
  • Support EU QPPV or other regional/local Qualified Persons for PV on assigned product issues
  • Provide input to R&D publication strategy/plan and ensure safety input to publications/presentations
  • Actively drive safety strategy preparation; represent WWPS at Health Authority (HA) and Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) meetings
  • Ensure tasks are performed efficiently with quality, accuracy, timeliness, in accordance with global regulations and BMS goals
  • Promote collegiality, teamwork, and mentor/support colleagues as a positive change agent
  • Act as global safety lead for assigned compounds in development; provide support for global submission documents and review draft summary documents

Skills

Pharmacovigilance
Safety Assessment
Benefit-Risk Strategy
Signal Management
Safety Labeling
Regulatory Filings
Clinical Trial Documents
Product Safety Management
Process Improvement
Qualified Person for PV

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Develops and delivers biopharmaceutical medicines

About Bristol-Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) develops and delivers medicines aimed at treating serious diseases, focusing on areas like cancer, autoimmune diseases, and heart conditions. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new drugs, which are sold after receiving regulatory approval. BMS also produces generic drugs, offering affordable alternatives that meet the same quality standards as their branded counterparts. What sets BMS apart from competitors is its dual focus on both innovative and generic medicines, enhancing access to healthcare. The company's goal is to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1887Year Founded
$33,706.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition in oncology from emerging biotech firms like ArsenalBio.
BMS's lawsuit over the 340B Drug Pricing Program may lead to regulatory challenges.
Rapid AI and digital tech evolution may pose integration challenges for BMS.

Differentiation

BMS focuses on innovative cancer treatments through collaborations like ArsenalBio for T cell therapies.
The company emphasizes digital health technologies, enhancing clinical trial management and patient engagement.
BMS offers both innovative and generic medicines, increasing affordable healthcare solutions.

Upsides

BMS's partnership with Medidata enhances clinical research processes and patient outcomes.
The collaboration with AI Proteins advances novel miniprotein-based therapeutics, expanding therapeutic modalities.
BMS's global license agreement with BioArctic expands its portfolio in neurodegenerative diseases.

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