Director, Pharmacovigilance Alliance Contracting and Management

h3All Job Posting Locations /h3pAllschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland /ppAt Johnson Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.As guided by Our Credo, Johnson Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. /ph3Job Function /h3pStrategy Corporate Development /ph3Job Sub Function /h3pStrategic Partnerships Alliances /ph3Job Category /h3pPeople Leader /ph3All Job Posting Locations /h3pAllschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland /ph3Job Description /h3h3About Innovative Medicine /h3pOur expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.Learn more at /ph3We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Pharmacovigilance Alliance Contracting and Management located in Allschwil, Switzerland. /h3pPlease note that this role is also available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): /pulliHigh Wycombe/Maidenhead, UK - Requisition Number: R- /liliRaritan, NJ; Horsham, PA - Requisition Number: R- /liliBeerse, Belgium; Cork, Ireland; Solna, Sweden; Neuss, Germany; Issy-les-Moulineaux, France; Porto Salvo Oeiras, Portugal; Madrid, Spain - Requisition Number: R- /liliAllschwil, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R- /li /ulpRemember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. /ph3Purpose /h3pThe Director, Pharmacovigilance Alliance Contracting and Management provides strategic leadership and executive oversight of Pharmacovigilance (PV) contractual relationships and alliance partnerships between IM OCMO and external partners, while leading and developing a team responsible for alliance contracting and partnership management, governance, compliance, and operational excellence. This role is accountable for building organizational capability, fostering a high-performing team culture, and ensuring effective resource management to support evolving business needs. Serving as the senior escalation point for complex negotiation and alliance-related issues, the Director drives timely resolution and risk mitigation. The role partners closely with IM OCMO senior leadership and key stakeholders across Johnson Johnson to foster strong, collaborative relationships and ensure seamless end-to-end execution of product PV obligations across third-party alliances. /ph3You Will Be Responsible For /h3ulliLeading the strategy, negotiation, and execution of global and local Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs), serving as the senior authority for complex contractual negotiations and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, business objectives, risk tolerance, and alliance governance principles. /liliProviding strategic leadership for the global Pharmacovigilance (PV) Alliance Contracting (PAC) function, including direct oversight of the PAC team, fostering a high-performing organization, developing talent and capabilities, and ensuring the resources, processes, and expertise required to support evolving business needs. /liliSupporting alliance governance and partnership management activities for PV collaborations, while helping to shape and enhance alliance management capabilities as organizational needs and business priorities evolve. /liliServing as a trusted advisor to IM OCMO and senior cross-functional leaders, providing strategic guidance on PV contractual obligations, alliance governance, partnership management and risk management to ensure compliant and effective partnership execution. /liliCollaborating with Legal to govern and maintain global and local PV Agreement templates, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business needs. /liliIdentifying, assessing, and proactively managing PV Agreement and alliance-related risks associated with alliances and third-party relationships, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of significant contractual, compliance, operational and relationship issues. /liliPartnering across IM OCMO, Johnson Johnson organizations, alliance partners and 3rd party teams to ensure pharmacovigilance activities and product safety and PV-related exchanges are aligned with PV Agreement obligations, proactively driving agreement reviews and governance updates as business, operational, or regulatory needs evolve. /liliBuilding strong internal and external partnerships to influence outcomes, resolve complex challenges, and optimize alliance performance in support of strategic business objectives. /liliDriving continuous improvement, innovation, and digital transformation across PV alliance contracting processes, procedures, tools, and operating models to enhance compliance, efficiency, scalability, and business value. Expected to proactively evaluate, shape, and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to optimize ways of working, accelerate execution, and advance organizational capabilities. /liliEstablishing performance measures and oversight mechanisms that provide transparency into alliance health, contractual compliance, and operational effectiveness while enabling data-driven decision making. /liliChampioning a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning that enables exceptional performance and delivers meaningful impact for patients, partners, and the business. /li /ulh3Qualifications / Requirements /h3ulliMinimum of a Bachelor's degree is required /liliAdvanced degree (Master's, PhD, MD, PharmD) is preferred /li /ulh3Required /h3ulliMinimum of 10 years of related experience, including 8 years within a drug safety environment with Pharmacovigilance operational responsibilities. /liliDeep knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations, industry standards, and PV alliance governance. /liliProven people leadership experience, including talent development, coaching, performance management, and fostering high-performing teams. /liliDemonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrix environment and build effective partnerships across global, cross-functional, and external stakeholders. /liliAbility to negotiate Pharmacovigilance Agreements and safety-related contractual terms, with strong influence, risk assessment, and stakeholder management skills. /liliExperience leading strategic alliances, business partnerships, or governance activities within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry. /liliProven success establishing governance structures, managing executive-level stakeholder relationships, and driving performance across strategic partnerships. /liliStrong strategic thinking, negotiation, risk management, and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to navigate complex business and PV contracting challenges. /liliExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence, with the ability to influence decision-making at multiple levels of the organization. /liliDigital fluency, including the ability to leverage approved productivity, collaboration, AI-enabled, and emerging technology tools to improve efficiency, workflow management, and business outcomes. /liliExcellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex operational, pharmacovigilance, and business topics clearly to diverse audiences. /liliStrong organizational leadership capabilities, including the ability to drive change, foster innovation, and build organizational agility in a dynamic business environment. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr