Medical Safety Scientist

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Medical Safety Scientist

This position reports into Medical Safety Officer, North America, and is based at Skillman (Headquaters will be moving to Summit, New Jersey in early 2025)

Who we are

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, were the house of iconic brands – including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSONS and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here .

Role reports to: Medical Safety Officer, North America

Location: Skillman, New Jersey

Travel %: 10

Pay: $141,000 – $192,000

What you will do

The Medical Safety Scientist is responsible for supporting the Medical Safety Officer in the assessment of the benefit-risk of products authorized in the assigned region. The Medical Safety Scientist also provides guidance and medical safety inputs for their assigned region-specific portfolio as required, leveraging clinical/medical knowledge and post-marketing experience to understand the clinical/medical application of a product and assess the potential for a hazard to result in harm, assessing acceptability and required mitigation.

This will entail compiling and analyzing information from various sources including literature, clinical study reports, adverse event reports; identifying new information about hazards, providing input to safety assessments and reports, preparing data and recommendations for key decision makers, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

As a Manager, you will also establish and implement plans to achieve department objectives, report progress to management, and oversee efforts provided by external service providers.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement safety strategies for medical products in alignment with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Conduct safety evaluations and risk assessments for medical products throughout their lifecycle.
Provide input to safety assessments, periodic reports, and company position papers on possible product safety issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety data is integrated into product development and decision-making processes.
Provide safety expertise and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and healthcare professionals.
Stay up-to-date with emerging safety issues and trends in the medical industry, and proactively identify potential safety concerns.
Ensure high-quality safety deliverables, operational excellence, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as pharmacology, nutrition, nursing, medicine or a related health-care field
At least 2 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance and/or Medical Safety, including experience in safety evaluation and medical writing
Ability to critically evaluate safety data from multiple sources and translate it into simple, effective communications in both written and oral formats to inform and align stakeholders to safety recommendations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Excellent communication and presentation skills to present studies, research, results and recommendations to key decision makers.

Desired Qualifications
Expertise in nutritionals and/or supplements, strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements related to nutritional safety, preferred
Ability to think creatively and strategically to identify and address safety concerns and emerging issues in the industry.
Ability to work with diverse topics simultaneously and demonstrate effective project management

Whats in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $141,000 – $192,000 . This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidates skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
Competitive Benefit Package
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
This list could vary based on location/region

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity