Head of Cross-TA Safety Science

Head Of Cross Therapeutic Area Safety Science

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Location : Lake County, IL (AbbVie Headquarters) preferred. Other AbbVie office locations in the US may be considered, for the right candidate, with periodic travel to Lake County, IL (Abbvie Headquarter)

Purpose : The Head of Cross Therapeutic Area Safety Science will drive AbbVie's mission to deliver compassionate and innovative treatments that enhance patients' quality of life. This position requires strategic leadership and collaborative influence within and beyond the global patient safety organization to ensure the highest safety standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee teams of 70+ physicians, pharmacists, healthcare professionals responsible for signal detection, surveillance, medical safety review, and Pharmacovigilance (PV) leads across various regions, fostering a culture of accountability and mutual commitment.
• In depth understanding of diverse safety data sources (e.g. clinical trials data, spontaneous adverse events report, real world data, literature searches, electronic health records, preclinical findings, etc)
• Forward thinking in leading the proactive analysis and interpretation of safety data, identifying potential signals and mitigating risks while employing innovative, exploratory methods that comply with global regulations.
• Mentor and guide a diverse and multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, physicians, and healthcare professionals promoting personal growth and professional excellence.
• Collaborate with Safety Therapeutic Area (TA) heads and the office of risk management in strategizing and approving safety documents and regulatory responses, enhancing enterprise-wide product safety.
• Ensure adherence and in depth understanding of global safety regulations, encouraging innovative solutions that distinguish product safety and support informed decision-making.
• Spearhead continuous advancements in safety practices, enriching organizational capabilities through tailored training, tools and technologies and mentorship programs.
• Provide leadership in cross TA safety science initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive forward-looking, patient-centric safety solutions.
• Set the strategy for the cross TA safety science based on a strong understanding of the business, products lifecycle, regulations, quantitative and qualitative data and its use to support global and international business needs.

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AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.