Sr Med Director - Hematology/Oncology(Remote U.S)
Thermo Fisher Scientific- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a Medical Degree (MD or DO) with board certification in Internal Medicine or a related specialty, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical drug development, with at least 5 years specifically in pharmacovigilance and safety. Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements for pharmacovigilance, including those of the FDA, EMA, and other international regulatory agencies is required, along with experience managing pharmacovigilance vendors and leading safety teams.
The Senior Medical Director of Pharmacovigilance and Safety will oversee drug safety and pharmacovigilance activities in clinical studies, ensuring high-quality data generation to support the safety and efficacy of the pipeline products. They will manage medical safety activities and processes, oversee pharmacovigilance vendors, and continuously assess safety profiles and benefit-risk of investigational compounds, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and contribute to safety regulatory documents while protecting participant safety.
Develops therapies for autoimmune diseases
Abata Therapeutics develops therapies for autoimmune diseases, focusing on type 1 diabetes. Their main product, ABA 201, is a Treg cell therapy aimed at patients with some remaining beta cell function. This therapy works by utilizing regulatory T cells to improve patient outcomes. Unlike many competitors, Abata targets a specific niche within the autoimmune disease market and collaborates with partners like ElevateBio for process development and manufacturing. The company's goal is to transform treatment options for autoimmune diseases through advanced research and development.