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How much do safety physician jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for safety physician in the United States is $78,072.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,500.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a safety physician?

Safety Physicians are medical doctors who specialize in evaluating and monitoring the safety of pharmaceutical products, such as drugs and vaccines, throughout their development and after they reach the market. They analyze clinical trial data, assess adverse event reports, and help ensure that any potential risks to patients are identified and managed appropriately. Their work is essential to protecting patient health and ensuring regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a safety physician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Safety Physician, you need a medical degree, expertise in pharmacovigilance, and a strong understanding of clinical drug development and regulations. Familiarity with safety databases (like Argus or ArisG), MedDRA coding, and relevant certifications such as those from the Drug Information Association (DIA) are commonly required. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential for effectively interpreting data and collaborating across teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the timely identification and management of drug-related risks.

How does a safety physician typically collaborate with other departments to ensure comprehensive drug safety monitoring?

Safety Physicians work closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical research, regulatory affairs, data management, and pharmacovigilance units. They review and assess safety data from clinical trials and post-marketing sources, and often participate in safety review meetings with other experts to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Effective communication and coordination are crucial, as Safety Physicians provide medical expertise to support regulatory submissions, respond to health authority queries, and contribute to the development of risk management plans.

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AspectSafety PhysicianOccupational Physician
CredentialsMedical degree, board certification in occupational medicine or related fieldMedical degree, board certification in occupational medicine or related field
Work EnvironmentPharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing industries focusing on drug safety and adverse event monitoringWorkplaces, clinics, or hospitals focusing on employee health and workplace injuries
Employer & IndustryPharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, biotech firmsCorporations, factories, healthcare facilities
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Both Safety Physicians and Occupational Physicians require medical degrees and specialized training in occupational health. Safety Physicians primarily focus on drug safety, adverse event monitoring, and regulatory compliance in industries like pharmaceuticals. Occupational Physicians concentrate on employee health, workplace injuries, and health assessments within various industries. While their work environments differ, both roles aim to promote health and safety in the workplace, making them closely related but distinct in focus and application.

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Infographic showing various Safety Physician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,072 per year, or $37.5 per hour.

Director, Global Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Physician

Genmab

Plainsboro, NJ

$235K - $353K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead all major pre- and post-marketing safety-related activities including signal, benefit-risk evaluation, and risk management for assigned products

  • Collaborate with drug safety and cross-functional teams to assess safety data, review adverse events and scientific literature, and communicate safety information

  • Oversee handling of safety issues, implement risk mitigation activities, and prepare safety documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements

Job description

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.

Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

The Role


The Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance (GDS&PV) Physician role is a safety expert medical role contributing to the global safety strategy and overall safety profile for the assigned Genmab products throughout their lifecycle management. As Director, you are expected to effectively engage cross-functionally at all levels of the organization, as well as with external stakeholders, including Regulatory Authorities, as applicable. This is an individual contributor role at the Director level, with no direct people management responsibilities. The role reports to the Vice President, MD Team Lead.
You will work together with other Drug Safety staff in managing the safety assessment of products, including review of individual and aggregate AEs and the scientific literature, preparing safety reports, and communicating changes in the product risk profile to internal and external stakeholders supporting the Team Lead. A strong ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is essential to meeting both corporate and patient needs.
This globally focused role involves engagement with a broad range of stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, Data Monitoring Committees, and colleagues across Genmab’s international sites. As Director, GDS & PV Physician, you will be a key member of a highly skilled global team and act as an ambassador for GDS & PV across the organization, including leading education and training on PV principles. A critical aspect of this role is mentoring and developing junior colleagues to enable their success and growth.
Responsibilities

  • Lead all major pre- and post-marketing safety-related activities including signal, benefit-risk evaluation and risk management activities for own area 
  • Effectively collaborate with drug safety and cross-functional teams for safety assessment (e.g. review of AEs and scientific literature; safety reports), ongoing surveillance, and related communication around assigned Genmab products
  • Oversee handling safety issues and implementing risk mitigation activities, and propose systemic solutions 
  • Provide inputs to different documents (e.g. trial protocols, amendments and plans; clinical trial reports; eCRFs/CRFs;TMFs) based on review
  • Prepare relevant documentation (e.g. benefit/risk sections of aggregate reports; safety summaries such as submission modules 2.7.4, clinical overview, etc..) as per regulatory requirements 
  • Manage internal & external forums (e.g. external Data monitoring Committees (DMCs); Genmab Safety Committees) for assigned products
  • Provide guidance, oversight, and training around safety to relevant stakeholders (e.g. Genmab employees, CROs, Investigators)
  • Proactively engage with internal stakeholders (e.g. multidisciplinary project groups) and external stakeholders (e.g. external experts and partners around emerging landscape; regulatory authorities around audits and inspections)
  • Train and mentor teams on emerging safety aspects and PV processes/technologies/regulations


Requirements

  • MD required
  • Minimum requirement: 12+ years’ experience in drug safety/pharmacovigilance in clinical development and post-marketing preferably in oncology
  • Experience with BLA and/or NDA submission, PV audit process with active participation in Regulatory Authority Inspections; and working with the FDA and other regulatory authorities
  • Experience with global PV regulatory environment (regulations, initiatives, standards, GVP); MedDRA and WHODrug coding dictionaries; and individual adverse event case report processing, triage and medical review
  • Experience with safety databases (ARISg, ARGUS, or other safety database applications) and electronic data capture systems preferred
  • Experience guiding and mentoring team members
  • Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role

For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:

$235,840.00---$353,760.00

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives. 


When you join Genmab, you’re joining a culture that supports your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellness. Within the first year, regular full-time U.S. employees are eligible for:

  • 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions
  • Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave
  • Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support
  • Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses 


Further details on eligibility for compensation and benefits based on role will be provided during the recruitment process

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO®) antibody medicines.


Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.


Genmab is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Please see our privacy policy for handling your data in connection with your application on our website Job Applicant Privacy Notice (genmab.com).


Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab’s policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the fixed-term employment contract.

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