Associate Medical Director, Global Drug Safety

Biogen

Posted on: April 8, 2026

Closing: May 08, 2026

Salary: 194,000.00 - 267,000.00 per year

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description

About This Role

As the Associate Medical Director, Global Drug Safety, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding patient well-being and shaping the safety strategy for both investigational and marketed products across our portfolio. In this highly visible position, you will serve as a medical and scientific leader within Global Pharmacovigilance, applying your clinical expertise and sound judgment to ensure the highest standards of product safety throughout development and commercialization.

What You'll Do

The Associate Medical Director, Global Safety Physician will be responsible for global pharmacovigilance for investigational and/or marketed products, including:

  • review and analysis of safety data
  • design of clinical trials
  • identification and investigation of safety signals
  • management of benefit-risk profile for assigned compounds and products.

Who You Are

You are a proven leader in safety & pharmacovigilance. You thrive on developing, executing and advancing successful programs throughout multiple phases of development. You have experience working / leading high performing teams, providing the necessary guidance and mentoring for all to reach their goals.

Required Skills

MD or MD/PhD required

Minimum 3+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical care setting; ideally specific to pharmacovigilance.
  • Prior experience in clinical trials preferred; academic and/or industry
  • Knowledge of pre- and post- marketing US and EU regulations

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $194,000.00-$267,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
  • Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
  • Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
  • 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
  • Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Biogen

Posted on: April 8, 2026

Closing: May 08, 2026

Salary: 194,000.00 - 267,000.00 per year

Position Type: Full Time

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