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Manager, Pharmacovigilance (US)

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Durham, NC; Wilmington, NCRemotePosted 11 days ago$90,000 - $178,000/year
Full TimeSenior LevelPharmacovigilance / Drug SafetyCRO
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Summary

In this leadership role, you’ll help ensure the delivery of high-quality pharmacovigilance services that support the safe development of investigational therapies across global clinical trials. Your expertise will guide teams, drive operational excellence, and help maintain compliance with international regulatory requirements and reporting standards.

Job description

Make an Impact as a Manager, Pharmacovigilance at Worldwide

In this leadership role, you’ll help ensure the delivery of high-quality pharmacovigilance services that support the safe development of investigational therapies across global clinical trials. Your expertise will guide teams, drive operational excellence, and help maintain compliance with international regulatory requirements and reporting standards.

You’ll lead and develop pharmacovigilance professionals while overseeing project delivery, quality, timelines, and scope. Working across multiple studies and therapeutic areas, you’ll serve as a trusted resource for your team, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.

This is an opportunity to influence both people and processes, contribute to department-wide initiatives, and play a key role in advancing patient safety through effective pharmacovigilance oversight.

Where You’ll Work

This is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in US. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and oversee pharmacovigilance projects and team operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and internal processes.
  • Manage project delivery against agreed timelines, quality expectations, and budgeted scope of work.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members, providing ongoing guidance and support to promote high performance.
  • Identify, escalate, and help resolve study, operational, or staff-related issues to support successful project outcomes.
  • Maintain expertise in global safety regulations, reporting requirements, and pharmacovigilance best practices.
  • Support project planning activities, including scope management, proposal reviews, budget discussions, and bid defense participation as needed.
  • Organize and deliver training initiatives while contributing to staff recruitment, onboarding, and professional development efforts.
  • Represent Pharmacovigilance during sponsor audits and contribute to departmental or company-wide initiatives as required.
  • Provide leadership support and serve as a backup to senior pharmacovigilance leadership when needed.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, nursing, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of global pharmacovigilance experience supporting pre-approval clinical trials across multiple phases and therapeutic areas.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including at least 2 years in a mentorship or people leadership capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial safety processes, pharmacovigilance regulations, regulatory reporting requirements, SOPs, and industry best practices.
  • Excellent understanding of medical and scientific terminology, adverse event assessment, and safety database technologies.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively within matrixed global teams.
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging sponsors, clients, and cross-functional colleagues.
  • Proficiency in written and verbal English, with excellent communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, nursing, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of global pharmacovigilance experience supporting pre-approval clinical trials across multiple phases and therapeutic areas.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including at least 2 years in a mentorship or people leadership capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial safety processes, pharmacovigilance regulations, regulatory reporting requirements, SOPs, and industry best practices.
  • Excellent understanding of medical and scientific terminology, adverse event assessment, and safety database technologies.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively within matrixed global teams.
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging sponsors, clients, and cross-functional colleagues.
  • Proficiency in written and verbal English, with excellent communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

Company overview

Worldwide Clinical Trials is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) that provides comprehensive clinical development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. Founded with a mission to accelerate the development of innovative therapies, the company offers end-to-end solutions spanning from early-phase research through late-stage clinical trials and regulatory submissions. With expertise across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and rare conditions, Worldwide Clinical Trials leverages its scientific knowledge and operational excellence to design and execute complex clinical studies. The organization maintains a global footprint with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, enabling it to conduct multinational trials efficiently. Known for its patient-centric approach and commitment to quality, Worldwide Clinical Trials plays a crucial role in advancing medical research and bringing new treatments to patients worldwide.

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