Director of Pharmacovigilance – North America (PV-NA) 

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Director of Pharmacovigilance – North America (PV-NA) 
 

As the Director of Pharmacovigilance – North America (PV-NA), you will lead and oversee all Elanco pharmacovigilance activities in the United States (US) and Canada (CA), ensuring compliance and trust by regulators and customers to safeguard Elanco’s product portfolio.

You'll be responsible for managing, coordinating, and supporting the NA PV Team, providing direction to internal and external partners, and representing GPV at the local level. 

 

Your Responsibilities: 



* Ensure PV compliance in the US and CA, aligning with local legal requirements and global regulations, as well as internal Elanco PV standards.

Serve as the Local PV Manager (LPVM) for the US, overseeing the NA PV Team and providing support as needed. 


* Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Product and Veterinary Support teams, and regulatory authorities (e.g., US FDA, USDA, US EPA, Canadian Regulatory Authorities), to uphold compliant local PV systems.

Collaborate with Elanco GPV to advocate for Elanco’s interests in local Industry Associations. 


* Manage the NA PV Team, directing project prioritization, resource planning, recruitment, and performance management to ensure efficient operations and development opportunities. 


* Ensure proper PV training for the NA PV Team and external partners, acting as the local point of contact for third parties with PV Agreements (PVAs) with Elanco.

Represent GPV locally, conveying local and regional PV requirements, issues, and trends to GPV functions. 


* Coordinate with Product Safety Management and Data Processing Management Teams to facilitate the submission of periodic safety monitoring reports and review local research and post-marketing studies protocols, ensuring compliance and accuracy. 

 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 



* Education: DVM, medical degree/science degree, or PhD or Master's degree in a relevant scientific field applicable to animal health and pharma...