What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Pharmacovigilance Systems and Operations position at ROIVANT SCIENCES LTD?
Roivant’s mission is to systematically reduce the time, cost, and risk of delivering new medicines to market by accelerating the development of promising drug candidates to improve the lives of patients and their families. Since its inception in 2014, Roivant has achieved the following critical milestones in support of its vision : built over 20 portfolio companies (Vants); 5 successful IPOs; 10 consecutive positive phase 3 trials; 6 FDA approvals; >
10$B in global pharma partnerships and proceeds; expanding pipeline of assets across various modalities and therapeutic areas; successful commercial launch of VTAMA, (tapinarof) cream, 1%, for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults. Building upon this track record of establishing a robust pipeline through in-licensing and acquisition of novel assets and technology platforms, Roivant is currently building new capabilities in drug discovery and expanding upon existing development disciplines to become the leading tech-enabled pharmaceutical company.To learn more about our story and company culture, please visit us atPosition Summary : The Director of Pharmacovigilance Systems and Operations will be the lead for Roivant’s safety management infrastructure, developing the strategic and tactical management of this infrastructure. This position will work closely with the head of regulatory affairs and drug safety to insure all aspects of drug safety system needs for novel drug clinical development are managed. Additionally, this individual in conjunction with the drug safety team will also support Roivant’s drug safety operations and be able to handle program level drug safety / PV activities. A successful candidate is a self-starter, pro-active, detail oriented, creative thinker, who understands and has implemented safety management systems (e.g. Aris Global, Argus, others), has done user acceptance testing and written test scripts, has clear experience in managing multiple vendors and internal stakeholders to insure seamless drug safety operations and demonstrate clear leadership in developing and managing safety systems. This individual must have experience in overall drug safety operations and drug development from early phase 1 to late phase 3 clinical studies and have worked in supporting global programs within a highly cross-functional team structure. Finally, the candidate needs to be one who has functioned in a small fast paced environment and is comfortable in pivoting from program to program with strong time management skills.Responsibilities : Responsible and accountable for Roivant’s drug safety infrastructure and safety database systems, including validation and testingWorks with external vendors on safety case processing and systems managementOversees and as needed, develops safety / PV processes and SOPsWorks with existing drug safety team at Roivant and at subsidiary Vants to insure all drug safety / PV responsibilities are appropriately handledWorks closely with regulatory affairs at Roivant and / or at the subsidiary Vants to insure all drug safety regulatory reporting requirements are metResponsible for developing and managing any pharmacovigilance agreements with external partnersBe able to assess clinical study specific safety, whether it is at the study design standpoint or at the level of a specific safety case reportHandle in-licensing due diligence from a drug safety / PV standpointFunctions as the drug safety / PV subject matter expert on program and diligence teamsKeeps up to date on changing global regulatory landscape as it applies to drug safety and pharmacovigilanceSkills, Qualifications and Requirements : RN, MS, MPH, PharmD or equivalent degreeMinimum 15 years of drug development experience in the pharmaceutical industryExperience with ArisGlobal LSMV and Veeva Vault systems is strongly preferredHas implemented safety systems, including writing test scripts and acceptance testingMust be a pro-active, self-motivated, goal oriented individual with demonstrated strong project management skillsMust have experience in global phase 1 early stage programs through phase 3 late stage programsWilling to learn, expand knowledge and role as needed, understanding that there will always be something new to learn, do and developAble to work in a fast-paced multi-program environment and be able to pivot quicklyMust have experience in global clinical studies and reporting requirementsStrong understanding of PV processes and quality requirementsHighly collaborative team player who fosters open communication and facilitates mutual understanding and cooperation between all stakeholders, including external vendors, contractors and strategic partnersExcellent verbal and written skills, able to facilitate and engage in open and effective dialogue throughout the companyMust be able to command respect from peers and capable of highly independent workMust be a decisive individual with the flexibility and creativity to excel in and contribute to a rapidly growing companyRoivant Sciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We will not accept unsolicited resumes nor outreach from agencies. 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