Associate Director, Safety Sciences

Provides scientific support and leadership for safety surveillance, signal detection, and safety data evaluation activities across assigned clinical development programs. Leads interpretation of clinical and post‑marketing safety data to support emerging risk assessment and program‑level benefit–risk evaluation in partnership with Safety Science directors and cross‑functional development teams. Drives development of safety analyses and contributes to safety strategy for programs. Operates with substantial independence while influencing cross‑functional decisions related to product safety and risk management. Key Accountabilities / Core Job Responsibilities Leads signal detection and signal evaluation activities across assigned development programs using clinical trial and post‑marketing safety data sources aligned with the program’s overall safety strategy. Performs scientific analysis and interpretation of safety data to identify emerging risks and support benefit–risk assessment activities. Partners with Safety Science physicians and cross‑functional teams to support safety strategy development and safety issue management. Leads preparation of safety analyses, signal management documentation, and safety governance materials for internal review and regulatory reporting. Contributes to aggregate safety reports including DSURs, PSUR/PBRERs, investigator brochures, and safety sections of regulatory submissions. Collaborates with Clinical Development, Nonclinical, Regulatory Affairs, Data Science, Biostatistics and to support integrated safety analyses and ongoing safety monitoring. Provides scientific leadership in Safety Review Committees, signal management forums, and other cross‑functional governance activities. Contributes to refinement of signal detection methodologies, safety analytics approaches, and safety data review processes. Provides scientific input into clinical study protocols, safety monitoring plans, and risk mitigation strategies. Mentors junior safety scientists and contributes to development of safety science best practices within the organization. Qualifications / Skills PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree in life sciences, pharmacy, epidemiology, or a related discipline. 10+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance, safety science, pharmacoepidemiology, or clinical development within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Expertise in signal detection, safety data interpretation, and benefit–risk assessment methodologies. Experience leading safety science activities for clinical development programs and contributing to regulatory safety deliverables. Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations, safety governance processes, and integrated safety analyses. Ability to independently lead complex scientific analyses and influence cross‑functional safety discussions. Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior scientists preferred. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $171,000.00 to $223,000.00. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Denali offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k), healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits. Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr