Director, Pharmacovigilance

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China, Shanghai Until 9/5/2026 First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted July 7, 2026
Job description
Director, Pharmacovigilance

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


As a Director, Pharmacovigilance at ICON, you will oversee the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle.


What You Will Do:

You will lead pharmacovigilance and drug safety delivery across your portfolio, setting standards and developing your team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development and implementation of pharmacovigilance strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess safety data and identify potential risks associated with pharmaceutical products.
  • Overseeing the analysis and interpretation of safety data to drive insights and inform risk mitigation strategies.
  • Providing strategic guidance on best practices in adverse event reporting and safety monitoring within clinical trials and post-marketing settings.
  • Establishing partnerships with external stakeholders to stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends in pharmacovigilance.

Your Profile:

You will bring significant pharmacovigilance and drug safety experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Extensive experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
  • Strong leadership skills and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
  • Expertise in data analysis and interpretation, with proficiency in pharmacovigilance databases and safety reporting systems.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change in a complex organization.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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About this role

Summary

Lead pharmacovigilance strategies, oversee safety data analysis, guide compliance, manage teams

Job title

Director, Pharmacovigilance

Experience level

extensive

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Shanghai, China; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

regulatory requirementsdata analysissafety reporting systems

Preferred skills

team leadershipstakeholder managementcommunication

Specializations

pharmacovigilancedrug safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City