Manager, Pharmacovigilance Alliance Contracting

Manager, Pharmacovigilance Alliance Contracting

Leads the J&J Innovative Medicine, Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO), in the negotiation, contractual management, and operational maintenance of Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs). In collaboration with leadership of OCMO functional lines and PV Legal, drive relevant planning, execution, and governance of PVAs. Responsible for alignment with Business Development related to the overall delivery of quality licensing agreement PV deliverables and participation in due diligence efforts. Contributes to PVA process improvement initiatives including technology-enabled transformation, intelligent automation, and data-driven decisions to improve compliance, cycle times, and quality.

You will be responsible for :

• Leads the PVA and New Business Integration/Divestment process: Responsible for monitoring the alliance contract and escalating as appropriate for contractual issues.
• PVA development - own end-to-end process of development, execution, maintenance, and termination (when applicable) of PVAs and associated deliverables. May include strategy setting, with input as necessary from functional line management.
• Sets tactical approaches and drive more effective operational plans for PVA negotiation and execution.
• Takes responsibility for a portion of the team's deliverables; may lead operational team(s); able to initiate, conduct, or lead PVA strategy meetings with minimal guidance.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and supports (or leads) the implementation of process/technology improvements, including digital tools, workflow automation, AI-enabled solutions, and data-driven enhancements (e.g. dashboards/metrics), that increase efficiencies and effectiveness across PVAs and product divestitures while maintaining appropriate governance and compliance in regulated environments.
• Defines and champions fit-for-purpose governance, standards, and enablement (training/support) for tools used to manage PVAs (e.g., workflow tracking, reporting), ensuring scalable adoption and consistent execution.
• Maintain group workflow management tracking tool and other tools as necessary.
• Responsible for managing and tracking due diligence responsibilities for acquisitions, alliances, and divestitures on behalf of OCMO. Upon request from Pharmaceutical Business Development, participate in Due Diligence (Licensing & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions) efforts; evaluate the pharmacovigilance process and product safety components of global /regional product and/or company licensing and/or acquisition opportunities.
• Contact List appendix updates.
• Flag emerging issues in licensing relationships with other companies; and ensure the PAC Team Lead and the PAC Team are aware.
• Manages PV alliance relationships and takes action where (potential) issues might arise. Escalates issues, applying judgment. The goal is to optimize and sustain Alliances with the minimal necessary resources.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, preferably Medical, Business or Legal qualification
• Master's degree is preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years of pharmacovigilance experience
• Proven experience in group facilitation - ability to lead and drive teams to make decisions & achieve deliverables within agreed parameters & timelines
• Demonstrated experience in program management, preferably in pharmaceutical business environment
• Proficiency with contract language and standard legal terms and conditions for commercial contracts
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Excellent presentation, writing communication, and computer skills
• Excellent negotiation and networking skills

• Applied knowledge of applicable Law and Regulations governing Pharmacovigilance on global level (e.g., HIPAA, EU PV Legislation, Code of Federal Regulations)
• Working experience in a drug safety organization with operational responsibilities
• Experience with technology platforms such PowerApps or AI

The anticipated base pay range for this position in the US is $117,000 to $201,500.

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
• Caregiver Leave – 10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 4 days
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

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This job posting is anticipated to close on June 30, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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