Director, Pharmacovigilance

Who We Are: At Verona Pharma, we are passionate about transforming the lives of millions of people living with chronic respiratory diseases. With our first product now approved by the US FDA, we're just getting started. Our innovative respiratory pipeline targets a range of conditions, including non-CF bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis (CF), and asthma, driven by a commitment to bringing relief to patients navigating the challenges of progressive respiratory conditions. Joining Verona means being part of a forward-thinking team that's redefining what's possible in drug development and commercialization. Guided by experienced leadership, we embrace a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture where your contributions can help shape a healthier future for patients worldwide. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a direct impact on improving quality of life. Verona Pharma is seeking a Director of Pharmacovigilance to play a key role in shaping global drug safety strategy, compliance, and operational excellence. Reporting to the VP, Pharmacovigilance, you will drive safety-related strategic priorities, oversee governance improvements, and ensure compliance with global regulations for both pre- and post-market products. What You'll Do:

• Act as Deputy to the Head of Pharmacovigilance, leading safety governance initiatives and cross-functional collaborations.
• Oversee pharmacovigilance operations, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with licensing and patient-facing partners.
• Provide strategic insights on global safety regulations (US & EU) and their impact on company processes.
• Lead safety inspections, audits, and regulatory responses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Manage ongoing safety surveillance, risk assessment, and signal detection, contributing to regulatory reports and safety documentation.
• Serve as the pharmacovigilance expert for digital and social media safety-related matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop training programs, ensuring best practices in adverse event collection and safety compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of recent pharmacovigilance experience, with expertise in global safety regulations and reporting requirements.
• Life sciences or healthcare degree (RN, PharmD, or MD required).
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks and implement compliance strategies.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present safety strategies to executive leadership and industry stakeholders.

Why Join Verona? At Verona, you'll have the chance to be part of a team bringing first-in-class treatments to patients who need them most.

We offer

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions.
• Remote work flexibility for a better work-life balance.
• Competitive benefits, including generous PTO and comprehensive health plans.

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