Vice President, Pharmacovigilance

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals

Vice President of Pharmacovigilance overseeing global drug safety and pharmacovigilance for Deciphera. Driving patient safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management across investigational and marketed products.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $335,000 - $460,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in global pharmacovigilance strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Proven leadership in managing pharmacovigilance and clinical safety organizations while effectively communicating with stakeholders and health authorities.

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Global Pharmacovigilance StrategyLeadership in PharmacovigilanceRegulatory ComplianceBenefit-Risk EvaluationStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

PharmacovigilanceClinical SafetyDrug SafetyRisk ManagementSignal ManagementGCP StandardsFDA RegulationsEMA GuidelinesICH GuidelinesDrug Development

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipCommunicationDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

MDDOPharmDPhD

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryPatient SafetySafety GovernanceSafety Surveillance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the global pharmacovigilance strategy in alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and Deciphera’s commitment to patient safety.
Provide executive leadership for benefit-risk evaluation, safety governance, safety surveillance, signal management, and risk management across investigational and marketed products.
Serve as a senior safety advisor to executive leadership and represent Pharmacovigilance in governance committees, leadership forums, and interactions with health authorities.
Ensure global pharmacovigilance activities are compliant, inspection-ready, scientifically rigorous, and aligned with applicable regulatory requirements, GCP standards, and internal quality systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific or healthcare degree.
15+ years of progressive experience in pharmacovigilance, clinical safety, drug safety, or drug development within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
8+ years of leadership experience managing global pharmacovigilance, clinical safety, or patient safety organizations.
Deep understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices, including FDA, EMA, ICH, GCP, and other applicable requirements.
Strong strategic leadership, communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.