Dir, Medical Safety

Required Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

 Knowledge of applicable federal and local regulations and guidelines pertaining to clinical research including knowledge of regulations and guidelines pertaining to safety and good clinical practice

 Knowledge of clinical trials and pharmaceutical research process

 Ability to establish and meet priorities, deadlines, and objectives.

 Skills in providing consultation and advice on multiple assignments required, as well as initiative and flexibility.

 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

 Leadership skills and aptitude for financial and project management

Minimum Experience

 A medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school with a curriculum relevant to general medical education and 5 years' experience practicing clinical medicine after award of medical degree; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
Graduate medical training can qualify for clinical practice experience. Three years of clinical practice experience with two additional years as a pharmaceutical physician in any role can also suffice;

 Five years of medical safety or medical monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or associated industry; or relevant applicable experience

 A valid medical license, or equivalent, from the country or region in which he/she resides and works

Physicial Requirements

 Extensive use of telephone, email, and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception and elocution of spoken and written English

 Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers

 Regular sitting for extended periods of time

 The ability to travel based on client or company needs, approximately 10% of time

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