Associate Director, Patient Safety – Virology

Gilead Sciences

Associate Director of Patient Safety leading pharmacovigilance initiatives at Gilead. Focus on safety expertise through the development and post-marketing lifecycle.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeFoster City • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $195,670 - $253,220 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific input into pharmacovigilance activities
Support risk management activities, including Risk Management Plans
Ensure pharmacovigilance activities comply with global regulations
Contribute to the development and execution of safety strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

PharmD/PhD with 2+ years’ relevant experience
MA/MS/MBA with 8+ years’ relevant experience
BA/BS with 10+ years’ relevant experience
Relevant experience in pharmacovigilance/patient safety within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Working knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and aggregate safety reporting requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and products concurrently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Paid time off
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives

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Hard Skills & Tools

pharmacovigilancerisk managementsafety strategiesaggregate safety reporting

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationability to manage multiple prioritiesability to work in a fast-paced environment

Certifications

PharmDPhDMAMSMBABABS