Spyre Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that aims to create next-generation inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other immune-mediated disease products by combining best-in-class antibody engineering, rational therapeutic combinations, and precision medicine approaches. Spyre’s pipeline includes extended half-life antibodies targeting α4β7, TL1A, and IL-23.

Role Summary:

The Director, Drug Safety Physician will play a pivotal role on our Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance team, helping to advance the development of our cutting-edge antibody portfolio. This position’s deliverables include: Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) review and aggregate safety monitoring (DSUR, etc.), oversight of cases/AOSE for expedited safety reporting, contributing to safety assessment, safety surveillance, signal detection, risk management planning and strategy, clinical trial document review (protocol, IB, ICF), and ensuring pharmacovigilance compliance with global regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform triage and medical review of ICSRs (in or outside the global safety database), and oversight of cases/AOSE for expedited safety reporting
Participate in the preparation, writing, and/or review of aggregate safety review documents (DSUR) and safety sections of relevant clinical trial documents and regulatory filings
Participate in safety data review including safety surveillance activities and the evaluation & management of safety signals emerging from any data source
Participate and present cases at safety management team meetings and lead safety surveillance and signal management meetings
Participate in process improvement projects related to medical review and assessment. Assist the DSPV department head in developing and maintaining state-of-the-art Pharmacovigilance (PV) processes and procedures including SOPs, WI, surveillance plans
Participate in safety presentation development for independent Data Monitoring Committee (iDMC) meetings and present safety data at such meetings
Ensure that tasks are performed in the most efficient manner possible commensurate with quality, accuracy, and timeliness and in accordance with current global regulatory requirements
Provide medical safety strategy and execution of benefit-risk management strategies for assigned products
Provide safety input to clinical development plans, responses to HA or institutional review board/ ethics committee queries
Provide guidance to the development of safety risk language, risk management strategy, pre-filing safety activities including safety table shells, integrated safety data review, integrated safety summary document review, and safety-focused publication development
Provide input to other safety activities as requested

Ideal Candidate:

MD with 6+ years of related Clinical Development Drug Safety/Medical Review experience within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
Working experience / proficiency in Argus global safety database and medical review activities
Knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (EMA, FDA, etc.) relevant to the activities and responsibilities described above
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable drug development strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate teams and collaborate effectively across functions

What We Offer:

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you help shape the culture of our young company, contribute broadly to advance meaningful medicines, and learn quickly.
Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits.
Unlimited PTO
Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each
Commitment to provide professional development opportunities.
Remote working environment with frequent in-person meetings to address complex problems and build relationships.

The expected salary range offer for this role is $280,000 to $315,000. Actual pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, experience, education, and geographic location.

As an equal opportunity employer, Spyre is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. We also embrace differences in experience and background, and welcome diversity of opinions and thought with active recruitment designed to create a stronger and better Spyre that is focused on developing life-changing products for patients.

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