Principal Drug Safety Associate

Principal Drug Safety Associate - Tokyo Osaka -Office Hybrid

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Principal Drug Safety Associate at ICON, you will design and analyse clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating pharmacovigilance and drug safety delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the safety aspects of clinical trials, including the review and deep-dive of adverse event reports.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Providing expert guidance on drug safety issues, including risk management strategies and safety signal detection.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of pharmacovigilance processes and procedures.
• Mentoring and training junior team members on drug safety practices and regulations.

Your Profile:

You will have solid pharmacovigilance and drug safety experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in drug safety/pharmacovigilance within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements related to drug safety, including ICH guidelines and FDA regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex medical data.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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