Medical Director

1 day ago

Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines Alphanumeric Systems Remote Full-time ₱11 - ₱18 Contract

About the role

Alphanumeric is hiring a SERM Medical Director (Remote, 1-Year Contract) to work for one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world.

We are looking for a SERM Medical Director to support a global pharmaceutical organization's Safety Evaluation & Risk Management function. This role will provide medical leadership for the safety evaluation, benefit-risk assessment, and risk management of products in clinical development and post-marketing settings.

The ideal candidate will combine strong clinical development and pharmacovigilance expertise with the ability to independently assess safety issues, support regulatory interactions, and contribute to cross-functional decision-making.

Location

Remote, based in the Philippines.

Employment Type

Full-Time | 1-Year Contract | Potential Extension

Working Hours

Candidates must be available to work within U.S. and/or U.K. business time zones.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead safety evaluation and benefit-risk assessments for assigned products.
  • Support pharmacovigilance and risk management activities across clinical development and marketed products.
  • Contribute to regulatory submissions and health authority interactions.
  • Prepare and review scientifically sound responses to Health Authority Requests for Information (RFIs).
  • Analyze and interpret clinical and safety data to support regulatory and business decisions.
  • Participate in cross-functional safety governance and product safety discussions.
  • Provide protocol and regulatory support throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Escalate significant safety concerns and emerging risks when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

  • MD or equivalent physician qualification.
  • Significant experience in clinical development, drug safety, pharmacovigilance, or related pharmaceutical functions.
  • Experience responding to Health Authority RFIs.
  • Strong understanding of benefit-risk assessment and safety evaluation.
  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions and regulatory authority interactions.
  • Excellent scientific writing and communication skills. Proficiency in English is mandatory.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Oncology experience is highly desirable but not required.
  • Experience interacting with FDA, EMA, PMDA, and other global regulatory agencies.
  • Experience supporting global development programs.