Senior Director, PV Case & Study Operations

Exelixis • Alameda, CA

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About The Position

This position provides leadership and strategic direction to the Global Patient Safety case and study Operations department for adverse event case management, operational oversight of drug safety case management vendor, safety submission execution and compliance, and cross functional collaboration to support risk management and pharmacovigilance activities for the Global Patient Safety department. This individual operates in a matrix environment within the Global Patient Safety Department and supports the Global Patient Safety (GPS) Operations processes.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in related discipline and a minimum of fifteen years of related experience; or, MS/MA degree in related discipline and a minimum of thirteen years of related experience; or, PhD, MD, or PharmD in related discipline and a minimum of twelve years of related experience; or, Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance including 8+ years of experience in Pharmacovigilance Operations.
• Minimum of 7 years of line management experience overseeing PV staff and/or consultants/CROs.
• Working knowledge of and experience with international regulatory Adverse Event Reporting requirements.
• Proven experience and effectiveness at training and mentoring drug safety staff.
• Extensive knowledge of biotechnology/pharmaceutical sector drivers and practices.
• Demonstrated and excellent knowledge of relevant US and international regulations, guidance and initiatives governing both clinical trial and post-marketing safety environments.
• Demonstrated advanced skill and keen insight in gathering, sorting and applying key information to solve problems.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and planning capabilities by managing time, workload, and resources of a function.
• Leads and manages a functional area within a department to execute on team functional objectives that contribute to accomplishing common functional and departmental goals.
• Demonstrates high standards of verbal and written communication.
• Provides timely and appropriate information updates.
• Speaks clearly and confidently in one-to-one situations and effectively presents to audiences within and outside Exelixis.
• Fosters collaboration among team members.
• Encourages teams to align on common goals.
• Engages internal and external stakeholders to build relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and skilled at effectively resolving challenges by developing an agreed upon resolution.
• Develops procedures, tasks, and tools.
• Trains staff on departmental products, tools, and data sources.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of cross-functional products, tools, and data sources.
• Mentors junior team members.
• Contributes to performance reviews and professional development plans of team members.
• Capable of proactively assessing workload, trends, tasks, and priorities for cross-functional activity.
• Plans and executes multiple projects or activities, considering alternative methods and contingency plans to avoid potential issues.
• Designs and implements solutions to address cross functional project level challenges, taking into consideration the broader impact.
• Engages, influences, and collaborates with stakeholders on cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the global ICSR activities to comply with global ICSR regulations.
• Manage and lead the team who prepares, processes, and performs reporting activities of SAE/SUSAR reports for all Exelixis investigational drugs.
• Oversee processes, training and compliance of external case management vendors.
• Ensure submission compliance with business partners, CROs and global regulatory authorities.
• Provide oversight of ICSR regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with global regulations.
• Ensure data reconciliation of the safety and clinical databases for Serious Adverse Events.
• Effectively utilize metrics to assess productivity, opportunities for workflow and quality improvement, and to measure effectiveness of change initiatives.
• Work with VP, Pharmacovigilance and other GPS colleagues to ensure PV compliance and inspection readiness.
• Support data readiness for generation and submission of aggregate reports (e.g., DSUR, PBRER, and IDMC listings).
• Collaborate with other GPS functions to ensure alignment among case management, aggregate reporting, and signal detection activities.
• Collaborate with clinical teams in the preparation of and updates to safety-related study documents (e.g., Protocols, ICFs, Safety Management Plans).
• Collaborate with the Quality Management function to develop or update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for GPS, which are integrated and fully aligned.
• Significant cross-departmental interactions with other Exelixis functions, including Clinical Data Management, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, and Quality Assurance groups.

Benefits

• Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan.
• Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees