Pharmacovigilance Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Manage and optimize drug safety operations for clinical trials .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing drug safety operations and regulatory compliance for clinical trials, with strong leadership capabilities in staff management and project planning. Proficient in pharmacovigilance and maintaining communication across functional groups to enhance operational efficiency.

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Drug Safety Operations ManagementGlobal Regulatory ComplianceLeadership ExperienceProject Management SkillsPharmacovigilance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Safety ExperienceProject PlanningRegulatory Requirements KnowledgeTherapeutic Areas KnowledgePathophysiology UnderstandingMicrosoft Office ProficiencySafety Databases Proficiency

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

PharmacovigilanceClinical TrialsAdverse Events ProcessingProcedural ComplianceCase-Intake Coverage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and optimize drug safety operations for clinical trials
Manage contractual, procedural, and regulatory requirements across local and global projects
Maintain communication with functional groups regarding program and company issues
Collaborate on problem solving and systems improvement
Review pharmacovigilance publications and information sources to stay current on regulations, practices, procedures, and proposals
Maintain basic medical understanding of applicable therapeutic areas and disease states
Participate in on-call duties and ensure 24-hour case-intake coverage when required
Provide project plans and accurate forecasts
Serve as a resource for departmental managers and lead departmental initiatives
Prepare and present proposals
Manage experienced professional staff, including hiring, development, performance management, coaching, counseling, and separations
Approve salary administration, hiring, corrective action, terminations, time records, expense reports, leave requests, and overtime

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification, including 3+ years of safety experience
Previous experience comparable to 5+ years
1+ year of leadership responsibility
Working knowledge of global regulatory requirements and procedural compliance
Strong knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas for processing adverse events
General knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes
Time management and project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and safety databases
Good command of English and ability to translate information into local language where required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaboration and development opportunities
Global team environment
Scientific excellence-focused work environment