Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is looking for a Director, Clinical Safety to play a critical leadership role overseeing safety-related operations across multiple clinical trials. You will combine scientific insight, regulatory expertise, and strategic oversight to help deliver compliant, patient-centric clinical solutions.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage the Safety team, serving as the primary point of escalation for all safety-related issues across clinical trials.
- Oversee execution of Clinical Event Committees (CEC), Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMB), and Medical Monitor reviews, ensuring consistency and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and review charters, safety narratives, and supporting documentation aligned with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH, and protocol-specific procedures.
- Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders — project management, regulatory, biostatistics, and data management teams — to ensure timely preparation of meeting materials.
- Recruit and manage independent medical experts to serve on safety oversight committees.
- Provide clinical and operational support to the business development team during client engagements and proposals.
- Monitor project timelines and reporting metrics related to safety activities.
- Deliver process training to internal staff and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in a health sciences discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical trial management.
- At least 3 years focused on safety meetings and oversight.
- Strong knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical project management best practices.
- Experience using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management platforms.
- Proficient in MS Office applications; excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders effectively.
- Availability for 1–3 evening meetings per week depending on client scheduling.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and maintain professional relationships with clients and committee members.
Technical Stack
- Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
- Clinical trial management platforms
- MS Office applications
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary package aligned with experience and responsibilities.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote-friendly structure.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of medical device and life sciences innovation.
- Global exposure with diverse client projects across therapeutic areas.
- Ongoing learning and development in regulatory and clinical operations.
Work Mode
This role offers a remote-friendly work structure and is based in the District of Columbia (USA).
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.
