CareerPlan

Director, Senior Patient Safety Scientist

US - Gaithersburg - MDFull-time$203k–$305k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Senior scientific leader driving safety science strategy, signal detection, and benefit-risk decisions for complex cell therapy assets across the product lifecycle.

Role type

Director, Senior Patient Safety Scientist (Cell Therapy)

Builds

Safety profiles, risk management plans, regulatory submissions, and governance reports for cell therapy products.

Domain

Biotechnology / Cell Therapy / Pharmacovigilance

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Safety surveillance and signal detection, Benefit-risk assessment, Regulatory strategy (US/EU/UK), Agentic AI workflow design, Scientific writing, Cross-functional leadership, MedDRA search strategy, Risk management planning

Preferred skills

Cell therapy safety expertise, Pharmacoepidemiology, Real-world evidence analysis, Regulatory inspection leadership, Advanced degree in immunology/pharmacology

Technologies

Large language models, Agentic AI tools, MedDRA

Responsibilities

Lead safety surveillance and signal detection for cell therapy assets; Set safety science strategy for complex assets; Lead proactive pharmacovigilance and risk management planning; Chair safety forums and cross-functional discussions; Mentor safety scientists and build functional capability; Define and oversee responsible use of agentic AI in safety workflows.

Seniority

Director, Strategic Leadership & Mentorship