Timi Toiviainen
About Timi Toiviainen
Timi Toiviainen is an Associate Pharmacovigilance Scientist at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Helsinki and a Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Copenhagen, along with a Post-graduate certificate in Business studies from the University of Jyväskylä.
Work at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Timi Toiviainen has been employed at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals as an Associate Pharmacovigilance Scientist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on pharmacovigilance activities, contributing to the safety monitoring of pharmaceutical products. His position is based in the Greater Boston area, where he has gained valuable experience in the field over the past three years.
Education and Expertise
Timi Toiviainen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Helsinki. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen. Additionally, he completed a Post-graduate certificate in Business studies at the University of Jyväskylä. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs.
Background in Regulatory Affairs
Before joining Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Timi Toiviainen worked in various roles that enhanced his expertise in regulatory affairs and drug safety. He served as a Student Assistant in Regulatory Affairs at Sandoz in Copenhagen from 2017 to 2018. He also worked as a Drug Safety Coordinator at Orion Corporation in Espoo, Finland, from 2019 to 2020, where he gained insights into drug safety processes.
Technical Skills and Interests
Timi Toiviainen has developed a strong interest in pharmacovigilance signal detection and risk management. He possesses a working knowledge of various safety databases, including ARISg and ARGUS, as well as Medidata Rave and IBM EDCs. He is familiar with MedDRA and WHO drug dictionaries, which are essential tools in the field of pharmacovigilance.
International Experience and Community Engagement
Timi Toiviainen has worked and studied in four different countries, including Finland, Denmark, and the United States. This international experience has contributed to his diverse skill set and global perspective. He has also gained hands-on experience by working in several community pharmacies, further enhancing his practical knowledge in the pharmaceutical field.