Head of Pharmacovigilance
Company: Ladders Agency
- Location: United States
- Work mode: Remote
- Seniority: Executive
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: Yesterday
- Offer language: English
Job description
For our client, we are seeking a Head of Pharmacovigilance to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.
This role will lead the pharmacovigilance function across the organization, with accountability for safety oversight, quality, and compliance across both clinical development and commercial products. You will shape the safety operating model, partner closely with cross-functional teams, and provide senior medical judgment on benefit-risk decisions and governance. The position also carries responsibility for strengthening safety systems, reporting, and regulatory interactions in a highly regulated environment.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $378,000 – $420,000 annually
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the entire pharmacovigilance function, ensuring compliance and quality across all products
- Directly manage postmarketing safety surveillance and reporting for commercial products
- Supervise clinical development safety through the PV Clinical Development Lead, retaining final authority on safety decisions
- Design and implement the pharmacovigilance operating model, collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Establish and maintain the pharmacovigilance quality system, including SOPs and compliance metrics
Qualifications
- Physician (MD, DO, or non-US equivalent) with a minimum of twelve years in pharmacovigilance
- Proven experience in building and leading a pharmacovigilance department across clinical and commercial settings
- Demonstrated ownership of safety strategy and senior medical judgment in benefit-risk determinations
- Experience chairing safety governance bodies and interacting with health authorities on safety matters
- Direct knowledge of IND safety reporting and ICH guidelines, with comfort in AI applications in regulated processes
Benefits
- 99% of medical, dental, and vision premiums covered
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
- 401(k) matching up to 6% and long-term stock incentives
- Discretionary quarterly bonuses and flexible wellness benefits
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
