Consumer Safety Science Director (non-MD)

Site Name: Warren NJ Posted Date: Dec 7 2021 *Remote Working Considered Consumer Healthcare has a large portfolio of products including medicines, cosmetics, medical devices and dietary supplements. In line with a risk-proportionate framework for product vigilance, the Consumer Safety Science Director is accountable for defining and driving the safety strategy for R&D innovation projects, Rx to OTC switch projects, in addition to maintenance of business activities for key company products. The Consumer Safety Science Director will: Serve as scientific safety lead for assigned Consumer Healthcare products. Lead safety strategy as member of R&D Innovation projects and Rx to OTC switch projects. Serve as member to product incident team and provide safety risk impact statements. Provide safety input to due diligence activities. Ensure that the strategic R&D planning is aligned with safety objectives Show agility, confidence, credibility and influence at all levels of the organization KEY RESONSIBILITIES: Define safety strategy and provide strategic safety inputs into R&D innovation and switch projects for all CH product types (e.g. medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, digital projects) within assigned products and represent safety function at project teams and other relevant cross-functional fora. Play an important role progressing switch opportunities by supporting the activities of the Switch team to develop and execute robust safety strategies that leverage advancing science and research techniques. This includes anticipating and identifying safety data needs to support product approval; and, advising on the design of label comprehension studies, self-selection studies, actual use trials, in addition to development of integrated safety summary. Ensure a fit-for-purpose (FFP) approach for safety inputs into maintenance of business activities Conduct proactive signal detection and management activities for assigned products. Make recommendations to safety management on prioritization, assessment and escalation of safety signals. Drive implementation of risk minimization activities in a FFP manner, including umbrella brand framework and product labelling updates Lead evaluation of safety issues related to product defects at manufacturing sites Provide strategic safety guidance for development of regulatory documents and responses to boards of Health Represent the company at meetings with regulatory agencies and other companies. Lead safety inputs in due diligence activities by providing expert safety assessments and recommendations Drive improvements to the existing operating model and lead implementation of new techniques and initiative Train, coach and mentor junior safety scientists in the scientific aspects of safety evaluations, signal detection and risk management methodologies Why You? Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or Life Sciences 7 plus years' experience in pharmacovigilance Experience with leading safety strategies for products involving Innovation and RX to OTC switch projects in consumer healthcare setting Experience in causality assessment, evaluation of safety signals and proactive risk management strategies including management of labelling changes Medical Writing Experience Knowledge of relevant regulations for all product types and methodologies applicable to safety evaluation & risk management activities Knowledge of pharmacology medical and drug terminology Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Healthcare professional degree or Life Sciences degree (PharmD, PhD) Consumer Healthcare Experience Experience of product safety related disciplines (e.g. clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory) Professional qualification as a healthcare professional, e.g. Pharmacist Demonstrated track record of quality decision making and problem resolution based on assessment of all relevant supporting and conflicting information/factors and understanding of the wider context Excellent leadership skills in the matrix team setting. Proven ability to train, coach and mentor Ability to manage and co-ordinate tasks, projects and processes across a large organisation Highly effective communication skills; able to present complex data to groups at all levels of the organisation and external to the company Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills Demonstrated ability to prioritise multiple tasks and deliver to deadline with high standard of quality Contributes innovative ideas to address new issues or improve approaches to existing operations Ability to adjust behaviours and priorities based on changing environment Demonstrated ability to think tactically and strategically and take account of internal/external environment when considering safety issues and business processes Ability to engage in, and contribute to the broad R&D organisation with confidence, impact, integrity and professionalism Why Consumer Healthcare? Right now, we're on an incredible journey as we prepare to become the first independent, 100% focused consumer healthcare company. We're doing this at a time when the work we do has never mattered more. Better everyday health is about improving the health and wellness of the consumers that we touch every year - over a billion and a half of them - and it goes beyond products. It's about truly helping people manage their health proactively in different ways as consumer needs evolve. With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we're uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's an opportunity to be part of something special. 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