Senior Director, Clinical Safety MD
Company: Daiichi Sankyo
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: March 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Title: Senior Director, Clinical Safety MD
Job Requisition ID: 1041 Posting Start Date: 3/26/26 At Daiichi
Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around
the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation
since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than
19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in
oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune
disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global
healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of
society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for
patients, their families, and society. Job Summary The Sr.
Director, Clinical Safety, will lead the development and
implementation of integrated project/product risk management
strategies aimed at achieving the optimum benefit-risk for
Development Sankyo's development compounds through the Safety
Management Team framework. This individual will use strong
leadership and communication skills to successfully coordinate
resources and ensure effective collaboration across development
functions and sites. The individual assuming this role may function
as a key member of the Global Product Team in collaboration with
Clinical Development, Regulatory, Project Management,
Biostatistics, Pharmacology, and other departments to strategically
manage benefit-risk throughout the lifecycle of the drug. Specific
responsibilities will vary depending on the stage of development of
assigned projects (i.e., Phase I through commercialization). Job
Description Responsibilities Depending on the status of development
of the compound, lead and medical-scientifically direct a team of
physicians and scientists responsible for a compound/product
including project-specific training and coaching of team members
and review of team output cross-functionally. Effectively represent
the CSPV on the Global Product Team or other cross-functional teams
providing the safety leadership and serving as the primary point of
contact. Review and analyze data from clinical trials,
post-marketing and other relevant sources for the prompt
identification of safety signals. Lead internal and external
(especially regulatory, but also expert advisory) interactions to
ensure quality outcomes in the risk evaluation and management of
assigned projects/products. Define and implement strategies and
action plans for identifying and managing risks throughout the
product life cycle. Effectively coordinate and manage available
resources in developing and delivering high-quality safety
evaluation related documents/deliverables on time. Coordinate and
participate actively in safety-related regulatory interactions
(e.g., regulatory meetings, post-approval commitments).
Qualifications Education Qualifications MD. Board certification or
eligibility required Experience Qualifications 6 or more years of
experience in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agency or
academia, with exposure to drug development, clinical pharmacology,
and/or epidemiology required Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Salary Range: USD$275,250.00 -
USD$458,750.00 Download Our Benefits Summary PDF Professionals
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