Director, Pharmacovigilance

About the role

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. As Director, Pharmacovigilance in Shanghai, you will oversee the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle, leading pharmacovigilance and drug safety delivery across your portfolio, setting standards and developing your team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of pharmacovigilance strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess safety data and identify potential risks associated with pharmaceutical products.
• Oversee the analysis and interpretation of safety data to drive insights and inform risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide strategic guidance on best practices in adverse event reporting and safety monitoring in clinical trials and post-marketing settings.
• Establish partnerships with external stakeholders to stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends in pharmacovigilance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Required skills

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Proficiency in pharmacovigilance databases and safety reporting systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer

• 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.