Senior Director, Pharmacovigilance – Post-Marketing

ICON plc

Senior Director of Pharmacovigilance responsible for managing post-marketing drug safety operations at ICON. Leading teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while building client relationships.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeArizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $178,008 - $222,510 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Developing and implementing comprehensive pharmacovigilance strategies that align with ICON Plc's goals and regulatory requirements
Leading and managing pharmacovigilance teams to ensure effective safety monitoring, reporting, and compliance
Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices in pharmacovigilance
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support safety assessments and risk management activities
Staying current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging practices to continually improve pharmacovigilance processes and strategies
Providing strategic leadership and guidance to enhance the overall safety profile of our products and support business objectives
Partnering with Business Development and the rest of the ICON organization, as required, to ensure continued growth of the service area
Partnering with clients, directly or through the management team, to understand their needs and devise and implement solutions that respond to those needs, anticipating those needs where possible
Serving as project director for assigned projects and programs, as applicable
Leading and present at meetings and conferences as required
Planning and managing resources proactively and in alignment with internal guidelines and contractual obligation to maximize client’s satisfaction within the project allocated budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
A strong understanding of the post-marketing pharmacovigilance regulations, safety reporting requirements, and risk management practices
Strong grasp of financial drivers (profitability, cost control, margins) and proven ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver projects aligned with sound financial and operational practices, ensuring optimal efficiency
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%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

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Hard Skills & Tools

pharmacovigilancesafety monitoringregulatory compliancesafety reportingrisk managementchange managementproject managementfinancial analysisquality assurancestrategic planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsclient relationship managementteam managementproblem-solvingcollaborationinfluencingtraining

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree (preferred)