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BeiGene USA

Director, Safety Scientist

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

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This role represents GPS Safety Science internally and externally at a global level and functions as an authoritative and professional member of relevant teams. Essential Functions of the Job: Signal ...

BeiGene, Inc.

Director, Safety Scientist

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role represents GPS Safety Science internally and externally at a global level and functions as an authoritative and professional member of relevant teams. Essential Functions of the Job: Signal ...

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Safety science is the interdisciplinary field focused on understanding, managing, and preventing accidents, injuries, and other hazards in workplaces and public environments. It combines principles from engineering, psychology, health, and management to identify risks and develop effective safety policies, procedures, and technologies. Professionals in safety science work to create safer environments by analyzing incidents, conducting risk assessments, and implementing best practices to reduce harm. The goal is to protect people, property, and the environment by fostering a culture of safety in organizations and society.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in safety science, and why are they important?

To thrive in Safety Science, you need a solid understanding of risk assessment, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in safety engineering, occupational health, or a related field. Familiarity with safety management systems (such as ISO 45001), incident investigation tools, and relevant certifications like CSP (Certified Safety Professional) is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for identifying risks and advocating for safe practices. These skills ensure workplace safety, regulatory adherence, and the prevention of accidents and incidents.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in safety science, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Safety Science often encounter challenges such as staying updated with evolving regulations, managing risk assessments across diverse environments, and fostering a strong safety culture among teams. Addressing these challenges requires continuous learning through professional development, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, and implementing proactive safety training programs. Building strong relationships with both management and front-line staff also helps ensure that safety protocols are understood and followed consistently.

What is the difference between Safety Science vs Safety Engineering?

AspectSafety ScienceSafety Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Safety Science, Occupational Health, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, consulting firms, corporate safety departmentsDesign and implementation of safety systems, construction sites, manufacturing plants
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government agencies, consulting firmsManufacturing, construction, transportation, industrial sectors
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on safety policies, risk assessment, and safety cultureFocuses on designing safety systems, engineering controls, and safety protocols

Safety Science and Safety Engineering share overlapping skills and work environments but differ mainly in focus. Safety Science emphasizes research, policy, and risk assessment, while Safety Engineering concentrates on designing and implementing safety systems. Both roles are vital in promoting workplace safety across various industries.

What jobs can you get with a safety science degree?

A safety science degree prepares individuals for roles such as safety officer, occupational health and safety specialist, environmental health and safety manager, and risk analyst. These jobs typically involve developing safety protocols, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, often requiring knowledge of safety standards and sometimes certifications like OSHA. Employment can be found in industries such as manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and government agencies.
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Infographic showing various Safety Science job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,344 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

Director, Safety Science

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.
Arrowhead's corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
The Position
The Director, Safety Science provides leadership to other safety scientists and scientific support in managing the development, implementation and oversight of Arrowhead investigational products.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a group of Safety Scientists across Arrowhead's Therapeutic Areas.
  • Supervise the Safety Scientists activities and approve documents and deliverables.
  • Train Safety Scientists and contribute to individual scientists projects and goals
  • Monitor Safety activities and active membership in TST (Trial Safety Team), PST (Program Safety Team) or other Safety Governance activities.
  • Review potential safety observations, safety signals and contribute to the Safety Governance process through the preparation and presentation of safety data; prepare and assess safety data for ongoing periodic, aggregate safety data reviews, and provide recommendations for review and approval by the Executive Safety Committee
  • Prepare periodic aggregate safety reports including DSUR, FDA IND Annual Report etc.
  • Performs routine signal detection, trend recognition in blinded and unblinded patterns for clinical trials and contribute to signal detection from the internal safety database and literature reports
  • Identifies and evaluates safety signals through assessment of individual case safety reports and aggregate data
  • Able to give presentations of safety data to intradepartmental and interdepartmental audiences
  • Lead and facilitate department meetings; prepare agendas and meeting minutes; assist with vendor management and oversight
  • Vendor management, budget review and CRO project coordination
  • Keeping updated on relevant regulations associated with the above activities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members across the matrix
  • Oversee CRO vendors who perform local safety reporting for Arrowhead
  • Develop and update of Clinical Risk Management Plans for clinical studies he/she will be responsible for
  • Review and monitor SAE/SUSAR case processing including, performing the secondary quality review for all case reports in the safety database for the responsible Arrowhead programs
  • Supports the preparation and maintenance of safety sections of the Clinical Protocols, Clinical Study Reports the Company Core Data Sheet and Risk Management Plan
  • Prepare and update study-specific Safety Monitoring Plans and study reporting matrix as needed
  • Provide drug safety case management support to medical monitors; assist in following up on queries for case reports, abnormal laboratory values, or any other relevant safety and medical data for various Arrowhead programs
  • Assist in compiling safety data required for DSC and DSMB meetings for Arrowhead clinical studies
  • Monitor SAE reconciliation with the Arrowhead PV vendor and study CRO to ensure effective reconciliation process
  • Liaise with other company departments including, Clinical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, etc., and provide drug safety support
  • Review and development of written materials including clinical trial protocols, Informed Consent Forms, Case Report Forms, adverse event (AE)/ serious adverse event (SAE) reporting forms, Clinical Study Reports, and Investigator's Brochures (including Reference Safety Information determinations)
  • Manage and update safety surveillance procedures including signal detection review processes and monitoring abnormal trending of adverse events and laboratory results
  • Monitor safety surveillance for Arrowhead's clinical development products to ensure corporate compliance with national and international adverse event reporting requirements
  • Assist in quality assurance activities, including deviation reports and generating necessary
  • Generate safety queries as needed for clarification of clinical reports
  • Conduct active case follow-up, including written and verbal follow-up with clinical operations, clinical investigators and sites
  • CAPA to ensure Arrowhead is meeting all safety compliance requirements
  • Manage Arrowhead's QMS for safety/Pharmacovigilance procedures
  • Assist with preparation for regulatory inspections including a compiling of material relating to safety/pharmacovigilance reports and activities
  • Support activities associated with launching a filing for the BLA/NDA or global marketing
  • Contribute to on-going process enhancement for Arrowhead's Safety Management Plans, Benefit Risk strategies, including developing standard procedures, work instructions and templates

Requirements
  • MD or DO Degree
  • 10 + years in drug safety operations, pharmacovigilance, and/or a similar combination of education and experience
  • Prior experience in Safety/Pharmacovigilance Operations
  • Strong working knowledge of case management and Experience in using ARGUS or other safety databases. Experience with MedDRA/WHO for coding AEs, medical history, and concomitant medications
  • Experience with preparation with aggregate reports, preferably for investigational drugs (i.e., DSURs, IND Annual reports) or post-marketing products (i.e., PSUR/PBRER, PADERs)
  • Experience in Pre marketing and post marketing Signal Detection and Safety Data Analytics is critical
  • Strong safety science experience to utilize data analysis and visualization platforms and tools by applying advanced scientific algorithms and methods and translating the strategic vision of safety science into risk mitigation strategies and data visualization insights
  • Strong working knowledge of FDA and international adverse event reporting regulations {ICH, EMA GPV, GCP etc.) and the ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations
  • Strong working knowledge of ARGUS case management and processing; experience in using ARGUS or other safety databases; experience with MedDRA/WHODrug for coding AEs, medical history, and concomitant medications
  • Experience with preparation with aggregate reports, preferably for investigational drugs (i.e., DSURs, IND Annual reports) or post-marketing products (i.e., PSUR/PBRER, PADERs)
  • Experience with quality assurance and compliance for drug safety
  • Experience in clinical trial activities, SMP development, protocol review and other Arrowhead clinical and safety documents
  • Expertise in Integrated Safety Summary reviews, regulatory submissions, protocol, ICF, and other documents
  • Experience with regulatory inspections and audits of service vendors/business partners would be helpful
  • Good organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
  • Proficiency in standard desktop software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Competency in presenting data, obtaining, analyzing, and reporting safety data
  • Motivated self-starter who can work independently, adapt to work environment, team, timelines and deliverables
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally interact with cross functional team members
  • Thorough understanding of the drug development process and context applicable to safety surveillance activities
  • Track record in monitoring awareness dates, day zero and due dates for regulatory submissions in collaboration with the regulatory documents

Preferred
  • Experience in data mining, extensive data analyses and oversight of safety science deliverables

This position may be hired at a lower level depending on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and overall alignment with the needs of the role.
California pay range
$240,000-$260,000 USD
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.
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