Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from ICON Strategic Solutions
Job overview
The Manager, Pharmacovigilance at ICON Strategic Solutions leads teams managing adverse event reports and safety data for clinical trials and marketed products, ensuring compliance and quality in pharmacovigilance processes.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing DSA teams, overseeing adverse event processing, supporting aggregate reporting and risk management, ensuring compliance, leading quality and audit processes, developing procedures, managing resources, and supporting audits and inspections.
Compensation and benefits
The job offers a competitive salary with benefits including various annual leave entitlements, health insurance options, retirement planning, employee assistance programs, life assurance, and flexible country-specific benefits like childcare vouchers and gym memberships.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a minimum of 6 years pharmacovigilance or related clinical/pharmaceutical experience with 1-2 years in team leadership, a bachelor's degree in science or healthcare, expertise in safety databases (Argus), advanced knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations, strong computer and communication skills, and willingness to travel 10%.
Career development
ICON emphasizes nurturing talent and high performance within a diverse culture, offering opportunities for professional growth and development.
Work environment and culture
ICON promotes an inclusive, accessible, and discrimination-free workplace culture focused on diversity, well-being, and work-life balance.
Company information
ICON Strategic Solutions is the world's largest clinical research organization powered by healthcare intelligence, committed to quality and innovation in clinical research.
Job location and travel
The position requires travel domestically and globally up to 10%, with monthly departmental meetings at client offices and occasional ad hoc meetings requiring short notice attendance.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all requirements, with accommodations available for disabilities during the application process.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work with global pharmacovigilance regulations and systems, lead quality and compliance initiatives, and contribute to process improvements in a leading clinical research organization.
Company overview
ICON Strategic Solutions is a global provider of outsourced development and commercialization services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. They specialize in clinical research, regulatory affairs, and market access, helping clients bring new treatments to market efficiently. The company generates revenue through contract research services, offering expertise in clinical trial management, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Founded in 1990, ICON has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, establishing a strong presence in over 40 countries and consistently ranking among the top CROs worldwide.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize leadership experience managing pharmacovigilance or clinical safety teams, focusing on oversight of adverse event reporting and compliance with global regulations like CFR/GVP and ICH guidelines.
Highlight expertise with safety database systems, especially Argus, and your ability to manage case management lifecycle processes including intake, triage, quality review, and submissions.
Apply through multiple channels including ICON Strategic Solutions' corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure to the hiring team.
Connect on LinkedIn with current ICON Pharmacovigilance managers or team leads; start conversations by referencing recent pharmacovigilance trends, asking about their experience managing DSA teams, or expressing interest in ICON's approach to safety compliance.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'pharmacovigilance,' 'adverse event reporting,' 'Argus,' 'CFR/GVP,' 'case management,' and 'compliance,' ensuring clarity and relevance to pass automated screening.
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