Medical Director (SERM & Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance) - Remote - Based in Portugal

About the role

Alphanumeric is hiring a SERM Medical Director (Remote, 1-Year Contract with possibility of extension) 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 Portugal

Employment Type and conditions

Full-Time | 1-Year Contract | Potential Extension

Model: 100% from home.

120.000 EUR + Teleworking compensation on a fixed amount of 50€ gross + Health insurance for the worker.

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.