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Senior Safety Scientist I

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

... addicted cancers. The company's R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress ... Patient Safety Science is an individual contributor who provides safety science and ...

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Scientist I, Drug Product

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$119 - $149/hr

... addicted cancers. The company's R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress ... A degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field is ...

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What is addiction science?

Addiction science is the multidisciplinary study of the causes, effects, prevention, and treatment of substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. It combines research from fields like neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and public health to better understand why people become addicted and how to help them recover. This field focuses on both the biological and social factors that contribute to addiction, as well as developing evidence-based interventions to address these issues.

How does an addiction science professional typically collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations?

Addiction Science professionals often work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and community outreach coordinators. This collaboration is essential for designing and implementing effective prevention, intervention, and treatment programs. Regular meetings, joint case reviews, and shared research projects are common, fostering a holistic approach to addressing substance use disorders. Building strong partnerships with community organizations also enables professionals to connect clients with critical support services and resources, enhancing long-term recovery outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an addiction scientist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Addiction Scientist, you need a solid background in psychology, neuroscience, or public health, often supported by a master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with data analysis tools (such as SPSS or R), research methodologies, and regulatory compliance (like IRB procedures) is commonly required. Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills help in translating complex research findings and working within multidisciplinary teams. These competencies enable effective investigation and application of evidence-based strategies to address addiction, ultimately improving public health outcomes.

What is the difference between Addiction Science vs Addiction Counselor?

AspectAddiction ScienceAddiction Counselor
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Addiction Science, Psychology, or related fieldsCertification as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) or similar
Work EnvironmentResearch settings, healthcare facilities, academic institutionsRehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, community health programs
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, healthcare organizationsRehab centers, clinics, social service agencies

While Addiction Science focuses on research, data analysis, and developing treatment methods, Addiction Counselors provide direct client support and therapy. Both roles are essential in the addiction treatment field but differ in their primary functions and work settings.

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Senior Safety Scientist II

Revolution Medicines

Redwood City, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company's R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company's RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127, a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Safety Scientist within Global Patient Safety Science is an individual contributor who provides safety science and pharmacovigilance support to all products across the RevMed portfolio, which includes early and late phase development activities. The individual will be responsible for safety oversight of clinical studies, review and authoring of clinical trial protocols, IBs, ICFs, and DSURs. Additional safety related activities will involve medical review of individual case safety reports (ICSRs), safety surveillance of assigned products and active member of cross-functional teams.
The Senior Safety Scientist will develop and maintain an understanding of the safety profile of the assigned product(s). Responsibilities include:
  • Proactive medical safety surveillance of ongoing clinical trials for identification and management of safety signals.
  • Prepare and present safety data summaries to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Risk management activities include, but are not limited to medical review of ICSRs, routine review of safety data and pertinent scientific literature articles.
  • Acquire and contribute knowledge of relevant drug class and/or competitor safety issues.
  • Identify potential clinical safety issues and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
  • Involvement in preparation and maintenance of relevant sections of clinical trial protocols, IBs (including the reference safety information section), ICFs, DSURs, RMPs, CCDS, and labelling, as required.
  • Perform safety review of clinical protocols, Investigator's Brochure (IB), informed consent form (ICF) and other related documents to ensure alignment with the safety strategy and ensure the appropriateness of risk management strategies and risk communication.
  • Accountable for the safety components of study reports (i.e., CSRs), publications, aggregate reports, and other regulatory documents.
  • Conducts signal detection and evaluation activities for assigned products for the continuous benefit-risk evaluation throughout the product lifecycle and contributes/leads preparation for escalation to safety governance committees.
  • Supports implementation of decisions from the signal evaluation process, including updates to core safety information, Investigator's Brochure and other key safety documents and deliverables.
  • Contributes to input related to regulatory filings, New Drug Applications [NDAs], Biologics License Applications [BLAs]), and responses to safety queries from third parties, such as regulatory agencies.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all key stakeholders (study team members, CROs, investigators, study sites, vendors, committees, etc.).
  • Consistently comply with all governing laws, regulations, RevMed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other guidelines.
  • Independently represents Safety Science at cross-functional team meetings.
  • Contributes to the development of SOPs and Safety Science processes.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:
  • A relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., MD, PharmD, PHD/MSc in a Life sciences discipline, or other post-graduate health professional qualifications).
  • 5 or more years of drug development experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry with at least 3 years in drug safety.
  • Proven success in creating and sustaining strong relationships with internal and external business partners across an organization to create positive partnerships.
  • Broad understanding of the scientific aspects of safety, PV (including GVP, GCP), and clinical/patient risk management and safety operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence, with and without authority, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong presentation skills, effective at summarizing and presenting the key considerations and decision points.
  • Thrives in a collaborative team setting and is driven by a desire to deploy innovative approaches and technologies in a high-energy environment.
  • Detail-oriented with ability prioritize tasks and function independently as appropriate.
  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to interpret, discuss, and report trial level data effectively and identify trends.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-SH1
The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.
Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.
Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.
Revolution Medicines takes protection and security of personal data very seriously and respects your right to privacy while using our website and when contacting us by email or phone. We will only collect, process and use any personal data that you provide to us in accordance with our CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact privacy@revmed.com.
Base Pay Salary Range
$186,000-$233,000 USD
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Please note that Revolution Medicines does not extend unsolicited employment offers and will never ask candidates to provide financial information, purchase equipment, or pay fees as part of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from Revolution Medicines will come from an official @revmed.com email address.
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