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Job Description

About the role:

The Senior Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist ensures regulatory compliance and safety of Takeda's products by managing large projects, developing innovative solutions, and leading teams. This role contributes to the development and execution of pharmacovigilance strategies, ensuring patient safety and regulatory adherence.

How you will contribute:

Manage large pharmacovigilance projects or processes with limited oversight

Develop and implement risk management strategies for complex situations

Lead the preparation and review of detailed safety reports

Conduct signal detection and safety assessments independently

Engage with stakeholders and regulatory authorities, providing authoritative advice

Lead and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment

Deliver training on pharmacovigilance practices to enhance team capabilities

Skills and qualifications:

Applies comprehensive risk management strategies in complex situations, capable of advising others

Recognized as an expert in pharmacovigilance, able to develop strategic safety initiatives and coach others

Ensures regulatory compliance with a deep understanding of safety regulations and guidelines

Proficient in safety reporting and able to lead the preparation of detailed reports

Conducts signal detection and safety assessments independently, providing critical analysis

Experienced in clinical development, contributing to the strategic planning and execution of clinical trials

Engages effectively with stakeholders and regulatory authorities, providing authoritative advice

Leads teams effectively, fostering a collaborative environment and mentoring junior staff

Delivers training on pharmacovigilance practices, enhancing team capabilities

Communicates complex safety data clearly and effectively to various audiences

Analyzes safety data meticulously to make informed decisions

Demonstrates strong decision-making skills in high-stake environments

As an expert professional within the organization, you develop innovative solutions to complex problems aligned with organizational objectives. Your work involves addressing intricate issues, requiring in-depth analysis and judgment. You also engage with key contacts outside your expertise area and contribute to the development of new concepts and standards. Operating with considerable autonomy, you serve as a consultant to management and an external spokesperson on major matters, often working independently and leading function teams or projects. Additionally, you play a role in training and mentoring junior staff.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location: Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range: $137,000.00 - $215,270.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

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EEO Statement

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Locations Boston, MA

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

Job Exempt Yes

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