arGEN-X

Associate Manager, Safety Data and Systems 

arGEN-X$88K — $121K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in life sciences or IT
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in IT, Safety, Clinical Research, or Pharmacovigilance
  • 3+ years proven experience with safety database systems like ARGUS or ArisG
  • Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (EU, US, Asia)
  • Exceptional ability to communicate in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

  • Lead GPS Safety Data Management and Safety System Maintenance activities
  • Generate and validate high-quality data outputs for safety management
  • Collaborate with internal functions and vendors for seamless operations
  • Manage GPS mailboxes that include unblinded data
  • Serve as the technical resource for Oracle Argus Safety system administration
  • Support Argus Safety application operations and troubleshooting
  • Assist in system validation, testing, and deployment of updates

Benefits

  • Participation in short-term and long-term incentive programs
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Opportunity for personal and professional development
  • Support for training related to safety data management
Full Job Description

The Associate Manager, Safety Data and Systems will:

  • Lead deliverables for GPS Safety Data Management and Safety System Maintenance activities

  • Provide high quality data outputs for Safety Signal Management, Risk Management and Safety Evidence generation

  • Collaborate and co-create with argenx functions and applicable vendors as required for seamless GPS Safety Data and Systems operations

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manages and monitors applicable GPS mailboxes including unblinded data

  • Serve as the key technical resource for the configuration, maintenance, and administration of the Oracle Argus Safety system.

  • Support day-to-day operation and troubleshooting of Argus Safety application to ensure reliable and compliant drug safety case processing.

  • Assist in system validation, testing, and deployment of Argus Safety system updates, workflows, and business rules.

  • Generate, validate, and customize safety reports and analytics using Argus reporting tools and associated business intelligence platforms.

  • Collaborate closely with the pharmacovigilance, clinical, and regulatory teams to ensure safety data management aligns with global regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, PMDA, ICH).

  • Participate in change management processes to enhance Argus Safety system workflows and system integrations.

  • Contribute to audit readiness activities, including system inspections, validation reports, and compliance documentation.

  • Collaborates with internal systems team, BIS and Safety vendor on issues related to Safety database configurations

  • Performs the generation and quality control of aggregate reports and line listings

  • Initiates and contributes to the development of procedural documents including but not limited to Safety Management Plans, SOPs, work instructions, job aides, forms, or templates

  • Collaborates and co-creates with applicable argenx functions (e.g. Medical Information, Data Management, Business Information Systems, Quantitative Science) in regards to pharmacovigilance technical aspects, setup and operation

  • Keeps up-to-date on applicable regulatory and PV tech guidelines and shares within GPS and argenx as applicable.

  • Participates in training related to safety data management

  • Proactively reviews processes and tools and provides suggestions for improvement and better efficiencies

  • Complete additional task and projects as assigned by line manager or Head of GPS Operations or delegate

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Good knowledge of relevant pharmacovigilance regulatory requirements and guidance documents (including Europe, US, Japan)

  • Adequate computer skills in all current office applications

  • Proficiency with Excel is required, experience with SQL is a plus

  • Proficiency in Safety Database systems (e.g. Argus) and knowledge of other technical systems applicable to Safety /Pharmacovigilance (e.g. E2B gateway, safety signal detection tools and systems).

  • Proficiency in electronic systems commonly used for Safety / PV, like for data visualization and analysis, dashboards

  • Robust understanding of the end to end process of clinical and post-marketing safety event collection and reporting including of workflow based case processing and MedDRA dictionary

  • Solid understanding of the development and submission of aggregate safety reports (e.g. DSUR, PSUR)

  • Solid understanding of the quality management processes, metrics and KPIs

  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate successfully across functions and with vendors

  • Fluent communication in written and spoken English required

  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and prioritize effectively

  • Ability to complete multiple complex deliverables within tight timelines

  • Ability to function effectively in a team environment


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least Bachelors’ degree (or country equivalent) in life sciences / Information technology or other relevant field required

  • Solid knowledge of global (EU/US/Asia Pac) pharmacovigilance requirements and practices required

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in IT / Safety / Clinical Research / Pharmacovigilance overall with at least 3 years of proven experience with safety database systems (e.g. ARGUS or ArisG) including workflow management

  • Equivalent and adequate combination of education and experience or proven practical expertise in all of the required skills

For applicants in the United States: The annual base salary hiring range for this position is $88,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD. This range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined using objective, inclusive, and job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies and internal equity. This means actual pay may differ from the posted range when justified by these factors. Because market conditions evolve, pay ranges are reviewed regularly and may be adjusted to remain aligned with external benchmarks. Note: If the posted hiring range does not apply to your work location, the recruiter will share the locally applicable annual base salary hiring range, provided in your country's currency, during the recruitment process. This information will reflect market conditions, role scope, and internal guidelines specific to your location.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs, subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and applicable policies. It also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to retirement savings plans, health benefits and other benefits subject to the terms of the applicable plans and program guidelines.

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