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Global Safety Officer, Vaccines

2+ years
USD 172,500.00 - 287,500.00
10 Oct. 27, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

🧾 Job Title: Global Safety Officer – Vaccines

📍 Locations: Cambridge, Massachusetts | Morristown, New Jersey | Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, USA
💰 Salary Range: USD 172,500 – 287,500


🏢 About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global healthcare leader committed to chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We work across oncology, immunology, neurology, rare diseases, and vaccines, combining deep scientific expertise with AI-powered discovery.
Join us to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact — while advancing your career in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.


🎯 Position Overview

The Global Safety Officer (GSO) – Vaccines plays a key role in ensuring the safety and benefit–risk balance of Sanofi’s vaccines portfolio.
As part of the Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance (PSPV) team, you’ll provide strategic medical safety expertise, lead safety management initiatives, and collaborate globally across functions to protect patients and strengthen Sanofi’s scientific excellence.


⚙️ Main Responsibilities

🔹 Safety Leadership & Oversight

  • Lead Safety Management Teams (SMT) and contribute to Benefit–Risk Assessment Committees (BRAC).

  • Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of periodic safety reports and related documents.

  • Represent the Pharmacovigilance (PV) position in Global Project Teams (GPTs), Safety Management Committees (SMCs), and BRACs.

  • Provide safety evaluations and prepare responses to regulatory authorities and business partners.

🔹 Safety Strategy & Collaboration

  • Partner with Preclinical and Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Global Business Units to deliver integrated safety strategies.

  • Offer medical and safety expertise on risk management, benefit–risk assessments, and risk minimization measures.

  • Drive continuous improvement in PV processes, methodologies, and audit/inspection readiness.

🔹 Signal Detection & Risk Assessment

  • Apply signal detection, biostatistical, and pharmacoepidemiological methods to identify and assess safety signals.

  • Interpret and synthesize complex scientific data to refine product safety profiles.

  • Support development and post-marketing safety surveillance activities.

🔹 Leadership (Optional – Lead GSO)

  • Mentor and guide junior GSOs in a matrixed environment, promoting consistency and excellence across portfolios.


🧠 About You

Education

  • Medical Doctor (M.D. or D.O.) — preferably a board-certified specialist.

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical or industry experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or therapeutic practice.

Experience

  • Strong background in pharmacovigilance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

  • Hands-on experience in clinical practice (hospital setting preferred).

  • Proficiency in signal detection/evaluation and benefit–risk methodologies.

  • Understanding of drug development and global safety regulations.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced analytical and scientific data interpretation abilities.

  • Skilled in summarizing complex safety findings for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Familiar with digital safety systems and data-driven PV tools.

Soft Skills

  • Strong team collaboration and communication skills.

  • Self-motivated, with excellent prioritization and organization capabilities.

  • Adaptable to evolving digital and regulatory environments.

  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).


💡 Why Work With Us

  • Be part of a world-class safety organization shaping the future of vaccine innovation.

  • Access endless career growth opportunities — promotions, lateral moves, and international roles.

  • Enjoy a comprehensive rewards package, including:

    • Competitive salary and performance bonuses

    • Health, wellness, and preventive care programs

    • At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave

    • Inclusive and supportive workplace culture


🌍 Equal Opportunity Commitment

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a workplace where everyone can thrive — regardless of race, gender, nationality, age, or any protected characteristic.


📌 Job Category

Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety / Medical Affairs (Vaccines Division)


🚀 Join Us

Be part of Sanofi’s mission to chase the miracles of science and protect millions through safe and effective vaccines.
Together, let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary.