Senior Drug Safety Associate
Meet Life Sciences
Fresno, CA, United States
Full Time
Expires On: 04/25/2026
Bay Area, California (On-site, 5 days per week) Company:
Excelexis
About the Company Excelexis is an innovative biotechnology company focused on advancing novel therapeutics to address serious and unmet medical needs. The team combines strong scientific expertise with a collaborative, fast-paced culture dedicated to bringing impactful treatments to patients. As the company continues to expand its clinical pipeline, they are looking to add a
Senior Drug Safety Associate
to support and strengthen their pharmacovigilance function.
This is an
on-site position in the Bay Area (5 days per week) .
Relocation support is available , and the role comes with a
very competitive compensation and benefits package . Position Overview
The
Senior Drug Safety Associate
will support global pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring the accurate collection, evaluation, and reporting of safety data from clinical trials and post-marketing sources. This individual will play a key role in maintaining compliance with global regulatory requirements while collaborating closely with Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities Process and manage
Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
from clinical trials, literature, and spontaneous sources. Perform
case intake, triage, data entry, coding (MedDRA/WHO-Drug), and quality review
within the safety database. Ensure
timely submission of safety reports
to regulatory authorities in accordance with global reporting timelines (e.g., FDA, EMA). Assist with preparation and review of
aggregate safety reports
including DSURs, PSURs/PBRERs, and line listings. Support
signal detection and safety data review activities
as required. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including
Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs
to ensure complete and accurate safety information. Work with external
pharmacovigilance vendors and CROs , ensuring quality and compliance with internal processes. Contribute to the development and maintenance of
SOPs, work instructions, and pharmacovigilance processes . Participate in
internal audits and regulatory inspections
as needed.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in
Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related field . 3–6+ years of pharmacovigilance / drug safety experience , preferably within biotech or pharmaceutical companies. Strong knowledge of
global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting requirements
(FDA, ICH, EMA). Experience with
safety databases
(e.g., Argus, ArisG, or similar systems). Familiarity with
MedDRA coding and safety case processing . Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Why Join Opportunity to join a
growing biotech with an exciting clinical pipeline . Highly competitive compensation package
including salary, bonus, and equity. Relocation assistance available
for candidates outside the Bay Area. Collaborative and mission-driven team environment.