Description
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a Senior Director, Pharmacovigilance at ICON, you will be responsible for supporting strategy and growth within ICON's post-marketing team while providing key operational leadership.
You will direct pharmacovigilance and drug safety activities, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives. Key responsibilities include:
- Expand and enhance current services with a focus on innovation and introducing fresh perspectives.
- Build strong client relationships to drive customer satisfaction, while maintaining high quality standards across all departmental activities through effective training, oversight, and resolution of quality issues.
- Drive efficiency and productivity to maximize revenue and optimize costs, while supporting new business development and ensuring the profitability of ongoing work through effective management of change orders.
- Develop and implement comprehensive pharmacovigilance strategies that align with ICON Plc's goals and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and manage pharmacovigilance teams to ensure effective safety monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices in pharmacovigilance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safety assessments and risk management activities.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging practices to continually improve pharmacovigilance processes and strategies.
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance to enhance the overall safety profile of products and support business objectives.
- Partner with Business Development and the rest of the ICON organization to ensure continued growth of the service area.
- Partner with clients to understand their needs and devise and implement solutions that respond to those needs.
- Serve as project director for assigned projects and programs.
- Lead and present at meetings and conferences as required.
- Plan and manage resources proactively and in alignment with internal guidelines and contractual obligations to maximize client's satisfaction within the project allocated budget.
You will bring significant pharmacovigilance and drug safety experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results. Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive experience in pharmacovigilance, with a proven track record of managing safety operations and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including experience in managing teams and influencing cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong understanding of post-marketing pharmacovigilance regulations, safety reporting requirements, and risk management practices.
- Strong grasp of financial drivers and proven ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver projects aligned with sound financial and operational practices.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%).
- Must be based in the Western United States.
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
- Retirement and pension plans.
- Life assurance and disability coverage.
- Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources.
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.