Senior Director Global Pharmacovigilance

Elanco; Hook; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global animal health leader is seeking a Senior Director of Global Pharmacovigilance to provide comprehensive leadership across pharmacovigilance activities. The role requires at least 10 years of senior leadership experience in drug development, particularly in pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs. Responsibilities include managing a global organization, ensuring compliance, and engaging with regulatory authorities. This position offers opportunities to innovate within a diverse and inclusive workplace, ideal for those committed to animal health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership roles within regulated drug development.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a global pharmacovigilance organization.
• Support the QPPV with resources to fulfill legal pharmacovigilance obligations.
• Establish strategic direction for high-quality pharmacovigilance outcomes.

Skills

Global leadership

Stakeholder management

Pharmacovigilance

Regulatory affairs

Communication skills

Education

DVM or Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in a scientific discipline

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role Senior Director, Global Pharmacovigilance

The Senior Director, Global Pharmacovigilance (GPV) provides global leadership for all pharmacovigilance activities across Elanco, ensuring regulatory compliance, product safety, and trust with regulators and customers worldwide. This role oversees the global pharmacovigilance organization, supports the Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV), and partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Commercial, Quality, and external stakeholders to safeguard Elanco’s global product portfolio.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a global pharmacovigilance organization, ensuring consistent compliance with regional and local regulatory requirements while minimizing reputational risk.
• Support the QPPV with appropriate resources and infrastructure to fulfill all legal pharmacovigilance obligations.
• Establish strategic direction, operating standards, processes, and systems to ensure high-quality pharmacovigilance outcomes at sustainable cost.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top pharmacovigilance talent, fostering strong leadership capability, psychological safety, and continuous development.
• Represent Elanco externally on product safety and pharmacovigilance matters, including engagement with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and key opinion leaders.
• Chair the Pharmacovigilance Leadership Team (PVLT) and contribute as a senior member of the Global Safety Council (GSC), Event Assessment Committee (EAC), and Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance Leadership Team.
• Leverage pharmacovigilance data and scientific insights to support benefit-risk assessments, signal detection, product defense, and improved customer experience across the product lifecycle.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Education: DVM and/or Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a scientific discipline applicable to animal health.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership roles within regulated drug development, with experience in pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs strongly preferred.
• Core Capabilities: Proven global leadership and organizational transformation experience, Deep understanding of pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and associated scientific disciplines, Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Established global network with regulatory authorities and external key opinion leaders.
• Demonstrated success managing complex drug safety and regulatory challenges.
• Strong understanding of animal health business operations and lifecycle management.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity while balancing compliance, risk, and customer experience.
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and a business-growth mindset.

Additional Information

• Travel: Domestic and international travel required
• Language Requirements: English required

Location: Global