Associate Director – PV

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Associate Director overseeing pharmacovigilance operations for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s clinical research services. Managing safety compliance, teams, budgets, client proposals, and business development support.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safety management services, regulatory compliance, and budget management while effectively leading teams and fostering client relationships. Proficient in developing processes and strategies to achieve departmental and company goals.

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Safety Management ServicesGlobal Regulatory RequirementsBudgeting And Fiscal ManagementLeadership SkillsICH Safety Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Safety Database ManagementAdverse Event ReportingProcess DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsContract ManagementProposal PreparationResource UtilizationPerformance ManagementNegotiation SkillsDecision-Making

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCoachingMentoringProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

SOPsWPDsICH GuidelinesRegulatory ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentClient RelationshipsBudget ApprovalContractual IssuesPerformance EvaluationStaff Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure delivery of safety management services consistent with company SOPs/WPDs, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements
Oversee department operations, safety processes, resource utilization, scope of work, budget, and contractual issues
Develop processes and strategies to meet departmental and company goals
Oversee compliance with company policies, procedures, and global regulations
Guide managers and train project team members
Assist business development and foster client relationships
Prepare department business development presentations for clients
Review and provide operational input on budgets, proposals, contracts, and renewals
Manage experienced professional staff, including hiring, development, performance management, coaching, mentoring, counseling, and separations
Approve salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and termination actions
Review and approve time records, expense reports, leave requests, and overtime
Develop and maintain departmental SOPs/WPDs and long-range plans for processes and staffing
Prepare business proposals and client presentations
Liaise with Business Development and Bids and Contracts groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification
10+ years of comparable experience providing job knowledge, skills, and abilities
5+ years of management responsibility
Proven leadership skills
Equivalent combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may satisfy requirements
Expertise in global regulatory requirements for adverse event reporting
Expertise in ICH safety guidelines and GC requirements
Knowledge of safety database management
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal management
Analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple issues across multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems
Ability to act as liaison with other divisions to complete contract and regulatory requirements
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to analyze and evaluate processes and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy and balanced work environment
Collaboration and professional development
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment