Associate Director Global Pharmacovigilance
MSD•Rahway, NJ
•$129,000 - $203,100•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Global Pharmacovigilance (GPV) team as an Associate Director. In this critical role, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for a wide range of pharmacovigilance activities. You will be instrumental in ensuring our operations are compliant, efficient, and consistently meet the highest standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for developing people and driving process excellence.
Requirements
- PhD or DVM with 3 years experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical field; OR Master's degree with 5 years experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical field
- Adaptability
- Adverse Event Report
- Audit Inspections
- Compliance Monitoring
- Data Management
- Pharmacovigilance
- Process Improvements
- Regulatory Compliance
- Regulatory Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Development
Nice To Haves
- Experience with statistical analyses
- In-depth knowledge of regulations governing pharmacovigilance for veterinary medicinal products
- Proficiency with pharmacovigilance databases and other IT applications
- Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Global Pharmacovigilance team members, overseeing activities such as case review and approval, aggregate report preparation, and signal management
- Establish team priorities, allocate resources effectively, and track progress to ensure all timelines and objectives are met
- Participate as needed in Global PV Leadership team meetings
- Support and participate in regulatory audits and inspections, including readiness preparation and management of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
- Ensure the creation, review, and maintenance of a robust procedure management process for all Global PV documents
- Support the safety database and other PV IT applications, including participation in business-related tasks such as IT application testing
- Provide expert support to national PV teams as needed to ensure global alignment and compliance
- Monitor, interpret, and apply new and existing legislation governing pharmacovigilance to ensure ongoing compliance
- Oversee a comprehensive training program for GPV staff and other relevant personnel
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision healthcare
- other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
- annual bonus
- long-term incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
