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Head Pharmacovigilance & Medical Affairs

10+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 13, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Position Details

  • Job Title: Head – Pharmacovigilance & Medical Affairs (North America & Canada)

  • Department: Global Pharmacovigilance & Medical Affairs

  • Location: Princeton, New Jersey, USA

  • Job Type: Full-time | On-site | Leadership Role

  • Reporting To: Head, Global Medical & Pharmacovigilance

  • Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship


Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional leader to head Pharmacovigilance (PV) and Medical Affairs, including the Medical Information function for Dr. Reddy’s North America Generics and affiliates, as well as Dr. Reddy’s Canada.
This role is accountable for driving Medical Affairs strategies, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of patient safety data, providing oversight of medical information services, and offering strategic inputs to cross-functional teams. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in establishing, improving, and monitoring pharmacovigilance systems to ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements.


Roles & Responsibilities

Pharmacovigilance Leadership

  • Lead creation, management, and review of ICSR (US/Foreign) and PSR reports from clinical and medical perspectives.

  • Identify and analyze safety signals; ensure submission to regulatory agencies (FDA/Health Canada) within defined timelines to achieve 100% compliance.

  • Anchor drug safety regulatory inspections in the U.S., manage FDA interactions, and lead successful PV audits with no critical findings.

  • Establish and maintain a robust pharmacovigilance Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with U.S. regulations.

  • Conduct risk evaluations by comparing current and historical safety data, managing REMS programs, budgets, and corrective actions.

Medical Affairs Strategy

  • Develop and execute North America and Canada Medical Affairs plans aligned with corporate and commercial strategies.

  • Oversee Medical Information Services, ensuring scientific accuracy, consistency, and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Support scientific congress participation through pre-meeting planning and post-meeting competitive intelligence (CI) reporting.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align medical strategies with regulatory, clinical, and commercial priorities.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead pharmacovigilance process digitalization initiatives to enhance efficiency, data integrity, and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and GxP standards.

  • Drive process improvements, monitoring of existing systems, and proactive identification of compliance gaps.

  • Provide strategic input into cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven decision-making in product safety and medical affairs.

Regulatory & External Interface

  • Manage inspection readiness, external audits, and communication with U.S. and Canadian regulatory authorities.

  • Review safety and risk data, preparing benefit-risk assessments and proposals for regulatory submission.

Team Leadership

  • Provide vision, mentorship, and leadership to cross-functional PV and Medical Affairs teams across the region.

  • Foster collaboration, accountability, and scientific excellence within internal teams and with external partners.


Qualifications

Education

  • Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, Pharm.D., or equivalent) — mandatory

Experience

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in Pharmacovigilance and Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry

  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing regulatory interactions in North America


Skills & Attributes

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of North American pre- and post-marketing regulatory requirements for Medical Affairs and Pharmacovigilance.

  • Expertise in FDA and Health Canada regulations, Drug Discovery and Development, Clinical Development, and Medical Information systems.

  • Proficiency in PV Quality Systems, REMS management, GxP, and digital compliance standards.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strategic thinker with excellent leadership and decision-making skills.

  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).

  • High level of accountability, proactiveness, and attention to detail.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a cross-functional environment.


Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories offers a competitive total rewards package, including:

  • Base salary commensurate with role, experience, and location

  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage

  • Retirement savings plan

  • Paid leave and life coverage benefits


Our Work Culture

At Dr. Reddy’s, our credo “Good Health Can’t Wait” drives everything we do. We are committed to advancing healthcare solutions that help patients lead healthier lives.
Our culture is built on empathy, innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We believe that when diverse minds collaborate toward a shared vision, extraordinary outcomes follow.