Medical Safety Review Physician, Associate Principal Scientist
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Job Description
About the Role
Join MSD as a Medical Safety Review Physician – Pharmaceutical Industry in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will do Under the guidance of experienced medical leaders, you review and medically assess individual patient safety cases from a wide range of sources.
- will need To be successful in this role, you bring the following qualifications and skills: Medical Doctor or equivalent non‑US degree in Medicine At least one year of post‑training clinical experience with direct patient care (three years preferred) A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience post‑training, which may include clinical practice and/or pharmaceutical industry experience Strong understanding of medical and scientific concepts Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Effective presentation skills and experience influencing and collaborating with stakeholders Solid computer skills, including use of databases and standard office applications Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and sound clinical judgment Preferred experience and skills Ideally, you bring some of the following experience: Medical specialization or prior experience in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, or risk management Experience with medical case review, case management, or related safety activities Familiarity with drug development processes and/or regulatory or safety environments Experience working with safety databases or related systems (e.
Requirements
- Argus, ARIS‑G) Experience collaborating in international, cross‑functional teams We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
- The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
Apply to join MSD as a Medical Safety Review Physician – Pharmaceutical Industry.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Safety Review Physician, Associate Principal Scientist at MSD a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Pharmacology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Pharmacology — Physician Career Context
This Pharmacology position at MSD is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in Pharmacology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Accountability, Adaptability, Audit Process Evaluations, Business Administration, Case Writing, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacology role.
Core responsibilities: As an Individual Case Medical Review Physician, the role involves applying clinical expertise to review and medically assess individual patient safety cases from various sources under medical leadership guidance. Key duties include performing medical review, assessing cases against product safety pr...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago