Ensure safety processes are executed and maintained throughout the product lifecycle in compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines for medical devices, combination products and diagnostics
Review device cases / complaints to ensure that case processing and evaluation are accurate and in compliance with regulatory requirements for safety reporting and Gilead standards
Closely collaborate with ICSR and Product Complaint teams to resolve any issues, inconsistencies or inaccuracies identified between the Global Safety database and Quality database
Develop training and standards for case processing and safety reporting
Contribute to medical device / combination product Post-Market Surveillance (PMS), including planning and report preparation
Support writing, review, and submission of applicable device contribution in aggregate reports (PSUR/PBRER, PADER)
Collaborate with PS Therapeutic Area leads and PS Benefit-Risk Science teams to conduct safety assessments of data sets including device complaints, as well as device trending and signal management for combination products
Provide device safety contribution and collaborate with PS Therapeutic Area leads in combination product development and clinical studies
Collaborate with cross-functional team in device risk management activities including identification and reduction of risks associated with Gilead’s medical devices / combination products, conducting benefit-risk analysis, and evaluating overall residual risk acceptability throughout the lifecycle of the product
Review regulatory intelligence and work with PS cross functional team to interpret, assess impact, and update processes and procedures with regards to device / combination product regulations requirements and updates as required
Collaborate with PS Affiliate leads regarding local regulatory requirements and coordinate globally
Represent PS in cross functional working groups and teams with regards to device / combination product / diagnostic regulations and its impact to PS
Link with PS Alliances team regarding device requirements needed in PV agreements with License Partners
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the preparation and/or support of internal audits and regulatory agency inspections; reviews, responds and implement corrective and preventive actions with respect to findings on PS processes for medical device / combination product
Develop solutions to a wide range of complex problems, ensuring solutions are consistent with organization objectives
Foster a culture of collaboration and communication to drive business objectives
Drive a culture of continuous improvement to enhance PS processes and safety oversight
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging topics, and best practices in the medical device / combination product space
Requirements
BA/BS with 10+ years’ relevant experience OR MA/MS/MBA with 8+ years’ relevant experience OR PhD/PharmD with 5+ years’ relevant experience
Health care professional degree preferably Nursing or Biomedical Engineering degree
Extensive medical device / combination product safety or related experience
Previous experience in pharmacovigilance and device safety activities
Thorough understanding and application of medical device / combination product regulations and industry standards globally for design control, device risk management, vigilance / safety reporting, and post-market surveillance throughout the product lifecycle
Experience translating these requirements into medical device safety processes, in particular risk management, device vigilance / safety reporting and post-market surveillance preferred
Significant experience in navigating a matrix organization
Track record of successfully leading complex, large scale, time-sensitive projects
Strong relationship building skills, and ability to collaborate, influence and negotiate to work effectively with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and patient needs
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to write clear and concise documents/presentations
Ability to prioritize and manage across multiple competing projects
When needed, ability to travel.
Benefits
company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
paid time off
benefits package
Job title
Associate Director, Patient Safety – Medical Device Safety
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