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Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company working across innovative medicine and medical technology. Its teams develop solutions in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, specialty ophthalmology, interventional care, and orthopaedics, combining science and technology to address complex health needs. The company also emphasizes health equity, environmental sustainability, diversity, and inclusion as it serves providers, patients, and communities worldwide.
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Director, Pharmacovigilance Alliance Contracting and Management

Lead Johnson & Johnson’s global pharmacovigilance alliance contracting team and oversee agreement strategy, negotiation, and execution. Guide partnership governance, risk and compliance, team development, and process improvement.

USUnited StatesNJNew JerseyPAPennsylvania
$150,000 – $258,750 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredDirector

Description

  • Set the strategy for negotiating and executing global and local pharmacovigilance agreements.
  • Lead and oversee the global Pharmacovigilance Alliance Contracting team.
  • Build team talent and capabilities, aligning resources, processes, and expertise with changing business needs.
  • Support governance and partnership management for pharmacovigilance collaborations.
  • Advise senior leaders on contractual obligations, alliance governance, partnership management, and risk.
  • Work with Legal to govern and maintain pharmacovigilance agreement templates.
  • Identify, assess, escalate, and resolve contractual, compliance, operational, and relationship risks.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, alliance partners, and third parties to align pharmacovigilance activities with agreement terms.
  • Develop internal and external partnerships that support sound decisions and stronger alliance performance.
  • Improve pharmacovigilance alliance contracting processes and tools through innovation and digital transformation.
  • Assess and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools.
  • Set measures and oversight practices for alliance health, contractual compliance, and operational performance.
  • Promote accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and ongoing learning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • At least 10 years of related experience, including 8 years in drug safety with operational pharmacovigilance responsibilities.
  • Strong command of global pharmacovigilance regulations, industry standards, and alliance governance.
  • Demonstrated people leadership, including developing talent, coaching, managing performance, and building high-performing teams.
  • Able to influence in a matrix environment and build partnerships with global, cross-functional, and external stakeholders.
  • Experience negotiating pharmacovigilance agreements and safety-related contract terms.
  • Experience leading strategic alliances, business partnerships, or governance in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or healthcare.
  • Track record of establishing governance structures, managing executive stakeholder relationships, and improving strategic partnership performance.
  • Strong strategic judgment, negotiation, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence.
  • Digital fluency with approved productivity, collaboration, AI-enabled, and emerging technology tools.
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational leadership, including leading change, encouraging innovation, and building organizational agility.

Benefits

  • Retirement pension plan
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Long-term incentive program
  • 120 hours of vacation per calendar year
  • 40 hours of sick time per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado and 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
  • 13 days of holiday pay, including floating holidays, per calendar year
  • Up to 40 hours of work, personal, and family time per calendar year
  • 480 hours of parental leave within one year of a child’s birth, adoption, or foster placement
  • Bereavement leave per calendar year: 240 hours for an immediate family member or 40 hours for an extended family member
  • 80 hours of caregiver leave in a rolling 52-week period
  • 32 hours of volunteer leave per calendar year
  • 80 hours of military spouse time off per calendar year
  • Accommodations during the interview process for applicants with disabilities

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