Job Description

About the Company

Ascentage Pharma: (Nasdaq: AAPG and HKEX: 6855) is a global, clinical-stage biotechnology company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers and other diseases. Ascentage Pharma is proud of its collaborative, supportive culture, unified by the desire to develop therapeutics that will have a positive impact on patients’ lives. Ascentage Pharma is a dynamic and fast-paced organization that has been responsive to the needs of individual employees throughout its history. The company is defined by a shared understanding it succeeds in advancing its mission only as each individual experiences’ success in their role.

Leveraging our robust internal research and development capabilities, we have built a portfolio of global intellectual property rights. We have also established global collaboration relationships with leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, such as AstraZeneca, Innovent, Merck, and Pfizer, and research and development relationships with leading research institutions, such as Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, National Cancer Institute and the University of Michigan. We are a leader in global innovation with a portfolio of more than U.S. and international patents and more than U.S. and international pending applications.

About the Role

Manager, Pharmacovigilance, Operations and Compliance will play an integral role within our Pharmacovigilance division. Reporting to the Sr. Director of PVO and work extensively with our China PV team.

Bilingual Candidates (English and Mandarin) are strongly encouraged to apply

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain Ascentage’s Global Safety Database (GSBD) and generate reports/LLs from GSBD for Safety Signal Assessment Reports and Aggregate Safety Reports (ASR) such as Development Safety Update Report (DSUR), Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Report (PBRER), Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Reports (PADER), IND Annual Safety Reports, and responses to health authorities’ requests for safety information.
• Responsible for all PV operation and compliance aspects of all Ascentage’s products throughout the product lifecycle from First-In-Human to post-marketing.
• Build and implement pharmacovigilance systems compliant with global PV regulations.
• Responsible for ICSR case processing and reporting, and aggregate safety reporting.
• Manage the process for identifying, evaluating, and selecting outsourcing safety vendors.
• Provide vendor oversight for all outsourced PV activities, including establishing and monitoring key quality and compliance metrics.
• Responsible for PV Agreement/Safety Data Exchange Agreement with license partners and distributors.
• Responsible for PV operation related inspection, audit, CAPA, etc.
• Build PV infrastructure, PV system and PV process for inspection readiness and launch readiness in compliance with the global safety regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to safety sections of clinical study documents including Study Protocols, Informed Consent Forms (ICF), Clinical Study Reports (CSR), IB Reference Safety Information (RSI), and other relevant documents.
• Assist the Head of PV & Safety to plan department budget, develop short-term and long-term goals for the department in accordance with overall Company and Development strategies, facilitate department meetings and prepare agendas/meeting minutes.
• Occasional international/domestic travel required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Health Care Professional degree is required (e.g., RN/BSN/MSN, NP, RPh/B Pharm/Pharm D).
• Bilingual Candidates (English and Mandarin) are strongly encouraged to apply
• 5+ years’ experience in PV Operations at global pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies. Pharmaceutical Industry experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in PV Compliance is preferred.
• Extensive experience in ICSR management/processing, aggregate safety reports, Argus Safety Database and MedDRA coding.
• Strong knowledge of global regulations governing pharmacovigilance in the pharmaceutical industry and Research & Development processes.
• Broad knowledge of FDA and EMA regulations, GCP/GVP/ICH guidelines, and other local/global safety regulations.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills with ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for bridging between scientific and business participants, for negotiating timelines and for effective international collaboration.
• Time management skills with ability to prioritize meeting required deadlines.

Culture

At Ascentage Pharma, we strive to create a culture based on personal and professional growth and opportunity, focusing on these principles to establish a collaborative, energized work environment where people are empowered and supported in achieving their career goals; Create a diverse and multi-disciplinary workforce at all levels with resolute, talented, and entrepreneurial people who are passionate about achieving excellence in all they do every day, with a shared commitment to science and to the patients we serve.

Compensation and Benefits

Ascentage Pharma offers an extremely competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus along with:

• Exceptional, Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and families.
• Employee paid life, STD & LTD as well as a comprehensive insurance package with spouse life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• 401K with an immediate and generous company match
• Liberal paid time off
• Flexible schedules for staff and employee assistance program

Ascentage Pharma is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is Ascentage Pharma's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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