Vice President, Medical Affairs

Innovaderm Research Inc.

. Develop and execute the long-term strategic vision for the Medical Affairs division with the CMSO .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemoteLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in Medical Monitoring and Pharmacovigilance, with a strong focus on strategic vision, compliance with regulatory frameworks, and client engagement. Proven ability to manage budgets, develop multidisciplinary teams, and ensure quality standards in clinical trial oversight.

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Medical Monitoring LeadershipPharmacovigilance ComplianceP&L ManagementClient EngagementRegulatory Framework Expertise

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Hard Skills

Medical MonitoringPharmacovigilanceBudget ManagementRegulatory SubmissionsSignal DetectionCase ProcessingQuality StandardsKPI DevelopmentAudit DefenseTherapeutic Area Expertise

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringStrategic ThinkingClient Relationship ManagementTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

PV Safety DatabasesSafety Reporting Automation ToolsAI-Assisted Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Doctor (MD, DO)Board Certification in Dermatology or RheumatologyMBA (Asset)

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiopharmaceutical IndustryClinical ResearchCROGlobal Clinical Trial RegulationsHealth Authority InteractionsRegulatory InspectionsQuality Management System (QMS)Multilingual CapabilityInternational Regulatory Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the long-term strategic vision for the Medical Affairs division with the CMSO
Own the operating budget and P&L for Medical Monitoring and Pharmacovigilance
Build capability roadmaps for Medical Monitoring and Pharmacovigilance
Provide executive oversight of medical monitoring across the clinical trial portfolio
Lead physician resourcing, including hiring, training, deployment, and performance management
Maintain medical monitoring SOPs, work instructions, and quality standards
Escalate complex or high-risk medical monitoring issues
Provide strategic and operational oversight of Pharmacovigilance, including case processing, signal detection, aggregate reporting, and regulatory submissions
Ensure compliance with global and country-specific pharmacovigilance legislation
Lead PV regulatory inspection and internal audit readiness
Partner with sponsors on pharmacovigilance agreements and safety data exchange agreements
Partner with Business Development on new business, RFP responses, client presentations, and bid defenses
Develop strategic client relationships and serve as senior medical contact for key accounts
Lead competitive pricing models for Medical Affairs services
Ensure compliance with regulations, the QMS, and sponsor requirements
Serve as executive signatory and accountability owner for SOPs, quality plans, CAPA plans, and audit/inspection responses
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary Medical Affairs team
Establish performance frameworks, KPIs, succession planning, and leadership development programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical doctor (MD, DO, or equivalent international medical degree) required
12–15 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or clinical research industry
5–7 years in a leadership role within a CRO, pharmaceutical company, or hybrid organization
Demonstrated experience leading and scaling Medical Monitoring and Pharmacovigilance functions
Proven track record of client engagement in a commercial, revenue-generating environment
Deep expertise in global clinical trial regulatory frameworks
Meaningful exposure to multiple therapeutic areas
Experience with health authority interactions, regulatory inspections, and audit defense
Experience managing P&L or budget responsibility
Board certification in dermatology or rheumatology is an asset but not required
Advanced business training such as an MBA is an asset but not required
Working knowledge of PV safety databases and safety reporting automation tools
Exposure to AI-assisted technologies in medical monitoring, PV, or medical writing workflows
Published authorship of peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts or presentations at major clinical/scientific conferences
Multilingual capability or international regulatory experience
Must be legally able to work in North America

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with performance incentives
Full benefits
Stimulating work environment
Attractive advancement opportunities
Remote role with frequent travel