Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance (US)

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 112,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials seeks an Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance to lead global PV projects and teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety. This REMOTE role is open to US-based candidates with cross-time-zone collaboration.

You will provide strategic oversight of staff and project performance, guide complex safety reporting, and partner with leadership to improve processes, systems, and operations while supporting growth and sponsor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of global pharmacovigilance experience across therapeutic areas.
• Proven leadership in PV projects, budgets, and timelines.
• Strong knowledge of global PV regulations and safety reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead global pharmacovigilance projects and teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and timelines.
• Provide strategic oversight of staff performance, addressing risks and escalations.
• Guide complex safety reporting and sponsor requirements, advising clients and teams.
• Partner with leadership to enhance processes, technology, and operational efficiency.
• Support business development activities and sponsor audits as needed.

Skills

Global pharmacovigilance

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Safety reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Relational databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world.

With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research.

Make an Impact as an Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance at Worldwide

As an Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering high-quality global pharmacovigilance services that support clinical development programs across a variety of therapeutic areas and trial phases. Your expertise will help ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while guiding teams through complex safety reporting challenges.

In this role, you will provide strategic and operational oversight of pharmacovigilance projects and staff, partnering with global stakeholders to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to the evolution of department processes, technology, and talent development while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams on global safety requirements and best practices.

Your leadership will have a direct impact on the successful delivery of pharmacovigilance services, supporting both business growth and Worldwide's commitment to advancing clinical research.

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 global pharmacovigilance projects and teams, ensuring activities are delivered in compliance with applicable regulations, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Provide strategic oversight of staff and project performance, addressing risks, issues, and escalations to support successful study execution.
• Guide teams on complex safety reporting scenarios and sponsor requirements, serving as a key point of expertise and decision-making.
• Partner with department leadership to enhance processes, implement efficiencies, and support ongoing technology and operational improvements.
• Contribute to proposal development, budget reviews, bid defense meetings, and scope management activities.
• Support team growth through coaching, training, recruitment, onboarding, and development of pharmacovigilance professionals.
• Represent Pharmacovigilance during sponsor audits, client consultations, and other external-facing activities as needed.
• Participate in business development initiatives, including conference presentations, marketing efforts, and thought leadership activities.
• Act as a key contributor to departmental and company-wide initiatives while providing backup support to senior pharmacovigilance leadership when required.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, nursing, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of global pharmacovigilance experience supporting pre-approval clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas and study phases.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including at least 2 years in a people, project, or departmental leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations, safety reporting requirements, adverse event assessment, and clinical trial best practices.
• Proven experience managing budgets, scope, timelines, quality standards, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance systems, relational databases, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to influence, mentor, and guide teams in a matrix environment.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English.

Discover the Difference

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. Discover the Difference at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Explore additional opportunities on our careers page, visit http://www.worldwide.com/careers, or connect with us on LinkedIn.

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.

The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):

United States of America - $112,000.00 - $223,000.00

The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.