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About the Role The Medical Safety (MS) Specialist is responsible for providing medical expertise and assessment to support patient safety throughout the lifecycle as both an advocate for patient ...

About the Role The Medical Safety (MS) Specialist is responsible for providing medical expertise and assessment to support patient safety throughout the lifecycle as both an advocate for patient ...

Medical Safety Physician 6-month assignment 100% Remote What are the three most important qualifications: Argus experience, self starter, experience in pharmacovigilance and infection disease ...

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Medical Safety Test Engineer - Skaneateles Falls, New York Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking ...

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How much do medical safety jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical safety in the United States is $162,390.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $207,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a medical safety professional typically collaborate with cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical industry?

Medical Safety professionals work closely with colleagues in clinical research, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and data management to ensure patient safety throughout the drug development process. They participate in safety review meetings, analyze adverse event data, and provide input on risk mitigation strategies. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as Medical Safety specialists often translate complex safety data into actionable insights for both scientific and regulatory audiences.

What is the difference between Medical Safety vs Medical Compliance?

AspectMedical SafetyMedical Compliance
Required CredentialsCertifications in safety management, healthcare regulationsCertifications in healthcare laws, regulatory standards
Work EnvironmentHospitals, pharmaceutical companies, clinical settingsHealthcare facilities, regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical firms
Employer & Industry UsageFocuses on patient and staff safety protocolsEnsures adherence to legal and regulatory standards

Medical Safety and Medical Compliance roles often overlap but serve different focuses. Medical Safety emphasizes preventing hazards and ensuring safety protocols, while Medical Compliance centers on adhering to laws and regulations. Both are vital in healthcare settings, but their primary goals and certifications differ slightly.

What is medical safety?

Medical safety, often referred to as drug safety or pharmacovigilance, is a field focused on identifying, assessing, and preventing adverse effects or any other drug-related problems in patients. Professionals in medical safety monitor the safety profiles of pharmaceuticals and medical devices throughout their lifecycle, analyze data from clinical trials and real-world use, and report findings to regulatory authorities. Their work helps ensure that medications and treatments are both safe and effective for patients, and they play a key role in risk management and compliance with regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical safety professional?

To thrive as a Medical Safety professional, you need a strong background in life sciences, pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance, and typically a degree in pharmacy, medicine, or a related field. Familiarity with safety databases (such as Argus or ARISg), signal detection systems, and relevant certifications like Drug Safety or Pharmacovigilance are often required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this position. These skills ensure accurate assessment and reporting of adverse events, regulatory adherence, and ultimately, patient safety.
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Infographic showing various Medical Safety job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $162,390 per year, or $78.1 per hour.

Medical Safety Spec

MiniMed

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Aug 2026

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the RoleThe Medical Safety (MS) Specialist is responsible for providing medical expertise and assessment to support patient safety throughout the lifecycle as both an advocate for patient safety and in support of safe and effective use of Diabetes products and therapies.
With general supervision, the MS Specialist works on a range of medical safety activities of varying complexity in collaboration with MS team members and other functions, including Risk Management, Quality/ Post-Market Vigilance, Research & Development, Regulatory, and Clinical. The MS Specialist primarily interacts with MS personnel, with other functions as needed to share information or gain input to support decision making.

The MS Specialist will apply medical knowledge, clinical expertise, and product knowledge support to patient safety through the application of:

Medical Input:

  • Basic understanding of practical medical/scientific concepts.

  • General knowledge in medical specialties, diagnoses, treatments, and procedures related to product and therapy area.

  • Basic understanding of how to search medical/scientific databases and evaluate literature.

  • Leverage medical knowledge and advocate for patient safety by providing medical safety input to internal functions and business processes across the product life cycle where the Medical Safety role is defined.

  • May be involved in cross-functional assignments.

Medical Safety Assessments:

  • Evaluate events and potential safety signals identified through Quality, Clinical, and Regulatory related business unit processes.

  • Author high-quality and accurate safety assessments per business unit processes, leveraging complaint data, literature, registries, or other data sources as appropriate.

  • Critically assess and escalate newly identified safety issues (suspected increase in severity and/or frequency of known events or new events with a causal relationship to the device) per business unit processes for investigation assessment and action.

  • Assist with obtaining input from external medical and subject matter experts on safety matters.

  • Complete qualitative and quantitative assessments of post market adverse events, medical significance, and recommendations for inclusion in regulatory annual reports.

Safety Inquiries:

  • Provide evidence-based medical safety input, education and/or response to safety inquiries from internal or external stakeholders (e.g., external medical personnel or other third-parties, including regulatory agencies or health care organizations).

Product therapy and knowledge:

  • Basic understanding of supported therapy indications and relevant disease states.

  • Understands product design and use, basic mechanism of action, product labeling, and general safety profile.

Business Acumen:

  • Basic understanding of key medical device lifecycle processes.

  • Knowledge of governing regulations and key industry practices related to the function.

  • General awareness of organizational design, functional roles, and key business strategies.

  • Aware of and contributes to the Medical Safety Function strategy success.

Medical Communication and Influence:

  • Basic ability to interpret, synthesize, write, and present medical information in an accurate and logical manner.

  • Interacts primarily and effectively with internal peers. External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature.

  • May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and /or employees in the support career stream.

  • Adapt verbal and written communication style to situational context.

  • Adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Must-Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

  • Licensed healthcare professional or certified personnel with clinical knowledge and relevant patient care experience (e.g., RN, RD, MD, PA, NP).

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of Clinical Experience in Diabetes, Medical Safety/Medical Affairs, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 1 year of experience in Diabetes, Medical Safety/Medical Affairs.

Nice to Have

  • Basic ability to understand and apply practical medical and product knowledge in a competent manner for Medical Safety activities.

  • Able to make competent, risk-based, and timely medical safety decisions based on insightful analysis of critical information; able to balance analysis with decisiveness.

  • Able to understand scientific/technical concepts and function of medical devices.

  • Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and effectively influence diverse stakeholders (team members, functional partners, and HCPs).

  • Solid medical background with the ability to understand complex disease states and different treatment outcomes and complications.

  • Versatile learner, able to quickly and effectively integrate new information and skills.

  • Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy; able to work independently with general supervision; accountable for outcomes.

  • Able to develop trusted relationships and collaborate with co-workers and key functional partners.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • CDCES, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$68,000.00 - $116,000.00

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location.Compensation and benefits informationpertainssolely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).


This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we've been committed to redefining what's possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it's needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.