Director, Pharmacovigilance Alliance Contracting and Management

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

5d•$150,000 - $258,750•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Pharmacovigilance Alliance Contracting and Management provides strategic leadership and executive oversight of Pharmacovigilance (PV) contractual relationships and alliance partnerships between IM OCMO and external partners. The role leads and develops the team responsible for alliance contracting and partnership management, governance, compliance, and operational excellence. It is accountable for building organizational capability, fostering a high-performing team culture, and managing resources to support evolving business needs. As the senior escalation point for complex negotiations and alliance-related issues, the Director drives timely resolution and risk mitigation. The role partners with IM OCMO senior leadership and stakeholders across Johnson & Johnson to foster collaboration and ensure end-to-end execution of product PV obligations across third-party alliances. The Director leads global and local Pharmacovigilance Agreement (PVA) strategy, negotiation, and execution; provides strategic direction to the global PV Alliance Contracting function; and supports governance and management of PV partnerships. The role advises senior leaders on contractual obligations, alliance governance, partnership management, and risk; partners with Legal on PV Agreement templates; and oversees risks and issues involving alliances and third parties. It also drives process improvement, innovation, and digital transformation, including evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies such as AI-enabled solutions, and establishes measures for alliance health, contractual compliance, and operational effectiveness. The position is available in Raritan, New Jersey, or Horsham, Pennsylvania. The posting also identifies locations in Belgium, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom under separate requisition numbers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 10 years of related experience, including 8 years in a drug safety environment with Pharmacovigilance operational responsibilities.
Deep knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations, industry standards, and PV alliance governance.
People leadership experience, including talent development, coaching, performance management, and fostering high-performing teams.
Ability to lead through influence in a matrix environment and build partnerships across global, cross-functional, and external stakeholders.
Ability to negotiate Pharmacovigilance Agreements and safety-related contractual terms, with strong influence, risk assessment, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading strategic alliances, business partnerships, or governance activities in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
Success establishing governance structures, managing executive-level stakeholder relationships, and driving performance across strategic partnerships.
Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, risk management, and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to navigate complex business and PV contracting challenges.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence, with the ability to influence decisions at multiple organizational levels.
Digital fluency and ability to use approved productivity, collaboration, AI-enabled, and emerging technology tools to improve efficiency, workflow management, and business outcomes.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex operational, pharmacovigilance, and business topics to diverse audiences.
Organizational leadership capabilities, including driving change, fostering innovation, and building organizational agility in a dynamic business environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, MD, or PharmD) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, negotiation, and execution of global and local Pharmacovigilance Agreements, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, business objectives, risk tolerance, and alliance governance principles.
Provide strategic leadership and direct oversight of the global Pharmacovigilance Alliance Contracting function and team; develop talent, capabilities, resources, and processes to meet evolving business needs.
Support alliance governance and partnership management for PV collaborations and help strengthen alliance management capabilities.
Advise IM OCMO and senior cross-functional leaders on PV contractual obligations, alliance governance, partnership management, and risk management.
Collaborate with Legal to govern and maintain global and local PV Agreement templates in alignment with regulatory requirements and business needs.
Identify, assess, and proactively manage risks related to PV Agreements, alliances, and third-party relationships; escalate and resolve significant contractual, compliance, operational, and relationship issues.
Partner with IM OCMO, Johnson & Johnson organizations, alliance partners, and third-party teams to align pharmacovigilance activities and product safety exchanges with PV Agreement obligations; drive agreement reviews and governance updates as needs evolve.
Build internal and external partnerships to influence outcomes, resolve complex challenges, and optimize alliance performance.
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and digital transformation across PV alliance contracting processes, procedures, tools, and operating models, including evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies such as AI-enabled solutions.
Establish performance measures and oversight mechanisms to provide transparency into alliance health, contractual compliance, and operational effectiveness and support data-driven decisions.
Champion accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Benefits

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and date-of-hire terms.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year; different amounts apply to employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child.
Bereavement leave: up to 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military spouse time off: 80 hours per calendar year.