Hayward, California, United States Hybrid Employment $285,000 - $295,000

Arcus Biosciences is hiring a Senior Director - PV Science, Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance

About the Role

Leads the development and execution of pharmacovigilance strategies and patient safety initiatives across clinical programs. Ensures compliance with global regulations and contributes to risk management planning and signal detection.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the creation and implementation of pharmacovigilance plans for investigational compounds
  • Oversee safety database management and case processing in alignment with regulatory standards
  • Lead signal detection and safety monitoring activities across clinical trials
  • Ensure timely preparation and submission of periodic safety reports
  • Collaborate with regulatory teams on safety-related submissions and agency interactions
  • Provide safety expertise during clinical development and regulatory inspections
  • Guide cross-functional teams on risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies
  • Manage relationships with external vendors involved in safety operations
  • Develop and maintain safety sections of clinical and regulatory documents
  • Support the integration of real-world data into safety monitoring frameworks
  • Ensure compliance with international pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines
  • Lead safety training for internal teams and investigators
  • Oversee the development of risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS)
  • Conduct benefit-risk assessments for ongoing and planned trials
  • Serve as safety representative in executive and regulatory meetings
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety processes and systems
  • Evaluate emerging safety technologies and methodologies
  • Coordinate with medical monitoring teams to assess adverse event trends
  • Ensure accurate safety data reporting in clinical study reports
  • Contribute to due diligence activities for partnerships and acquisitions

Work Arrangement

On-site or hybrid work environment expected; specific details may be discussed during the hiring process.

Team

Part of the global safety and regulatory compliance function, collaborating with clinical, medical, and regulatory teams to manage drug safety across development pipelines.

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to shape the safety strategy of a growing biopharmaceutical company with a focus on innovative therapies
  • Work in a science-driven culture that values integrity, collaboration, and patient impact
  • Be part of a team advancing novel oncology treatments with global reach

Education & Experience

  • MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent experience in a related field required
  • Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in pharmacovigilance, including 5 years in leadership roles

Available for qualified candidates requiring authorization.

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About company
Arcus Biosciences

Arcus is at the forefront of designing combination therapies, with best-in-class potential, in our relentless pursuit of cures for cancer.

Founded in 2015, Arcus Biosciences is a highly productive, clinical-stage, global biopharmaceutical company with the goal of developing best-in-class molecules and combination therapies for people with cancer. Our team of scientists, physicians, advisors and other leaders is focused on targeting well-understood biological targets and pathways where there is an opportunity to develop new medicines with a potentially improved safety and efficacy profile.

One of Arcus’s key competitive advantages is a highly productive, industry-leading team of individuals that runs our world-class discovery engine and development organization. We believe that discovery is not a commodity, and we have invested in building exceptional small molecule, medicinal chemistry and antibody capabilities to optimize the combinability of molecules within our portfolio.

Through thoughtful partnerships with industry partners, patients and physicians, Arcus aims to accelerate the development and delivery of new treatments. Our development process is guided by specific biologic mechanisms of cancer, enabling rapid progression from Phase 1 studies to commercialization, with the ultimate goal of bringing life-changing therapies to patients faster.

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Job Details
Department Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance
Category management
Posted 2 months ago