Director, PV Clinical Operations

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Kendall Square (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. seeks a Director of PV Clinical Operations to oversee outsourced pharmacovigilance activities across trials, ensuring global harmonization, safety data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead risk-based quality reviews, vendor oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Science, Data Management, and Regulatory Affairs to deliver safe, compliant clinical trial operations. Cambridge, MA-based leadership with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trial pharmacovigilance operations.
• Proficient in risk-based quality reviews of safety data.
• Knowledge of global PV regulations and industry practices.
• Experience in vendor oversight and audits.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.
• Ability to work across functions and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based quality reviews of outsourced deliverables, including SAE reconciliation and eTMF documentation.
• Review PV input into key study documents and safety reporting instructions.
• Engage with vendor PV Operations Leads to monitor performance and mitigate risks.
• Represent PV Operations on global program and study teams to integrate safety requirements.
• Partner with Clinical Science, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs to promote PV standards.
• Lead or support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement in collection and evaluation of safety data.
• Maintain knowledge of global PV regulations and mentor junior team members.
• Promote cross-functional awareness of PV processes and standards.

Skills

PV operations

Vendor oversight

Regulatory inspections

Risk-based quality reviews

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Job Description

About the role: The Director, PV Clinical Operations provides functional expertise and program-level oversight of outsourced pharmacovigilance activities across clinical trials, including study setup and conduct, CRO training, and ongoing vendor management. This role involves partnering with stakeholders within and outside PV to ensure globally harmonized operations, consistent application of PV principles and standards, and effective delivery of critical clinical trial safety activities to support Takeda’s mission.

How you will contribute

• Conduct risk-based quality reviews of outsourced deliverables, including SAE reconciliation, SAE forms and completion guidelines, protocol safety sections, and eTMF documentation.
• Review and provide PV input into key study documents and safety reporting instructions.
• Maintain direct engagement with vendor PV Operations Leads to monitor performance and identify, elevate, and mitigate study and program level risks.
• Represent PV Operations on global program and study teams to ensure appropriate integration of safety requirements.
• Partner with Clinical Science, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, and other functions to promote consistent PV standards, processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or support study- and program-specific audits and regulatory inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement in the collection, processing, documentation, and evaluation of clinical trial safety data.
• Maintain current knowledge of global PV regulations and industry practices while mentoring junior team members.

Skills and qualifications

Skilled in clinical trial pharmacovigilance operations, providing functional expertise and oversight of outsourced activities. Proficient in risk-based quality reviews of clinical trial safety deliverables and documentation. Knowledgeable in global PV regulations and industry practices, supporting consistent application of PV standards. Skilled in vendor oversight, proactively identifying and addressing operational risks. Experienced in supporting audits and regulatory inspections, including preparation of timely responses. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to make high-level decisions in cross-functional and global environments. Ability to review, analyze, interpret, and present complex data to a high standard. Strong interpersonal communication skills, working effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Good cross-cultural understanding and experience. Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing individual and departmental workloads and managing multiple critical issues simultaneously. Demonstrated negotiation and consensus decision making skills. Able to mentor junior team members and promote cross-functional awareness of PSPV processes and standards.

As a functional expert within Takeda’s global Pharmacovigilance organization, you possess in-depth expertise in clinical trial PV operations and work effectively across related functions. You’re adept at anticipating cross‑therapeutic area risks and process gaps, recommending improvements, and developing practical solutions. Your role involves partnering across functions and with CROs to strengthen operational quality, compliance, and integrated ways of working.

Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: Cambridge, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

EEO Statement

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Locations Cambridge, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

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Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.