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New · posted Oct 31

Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Biotechnology

Patient Safety PVSci Manager

  • Remote, US
  • Remote
  • Full-time
  • Manager
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EmploymentFull-time
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

The Global Patient Safety (GPS) Pharmacovigilance Science (PVSci) Manager leads assigned activities related to cross-functional safety data monitoring, assessment, and aggregate reporting to regulatory agencies, and support signal and risk management activities.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

What you need

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Communicates clearly and proactively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Demonstrates independence in managing assigned safety deliverables and timelines
  • Applies strong organizational and project management skills to coordinate multiple priorities and multi-task effectively
  • Analyzes, interprets, and summarizes data with guidance
  • Demonstrates firm comprehension of established procedures and may identify opportunities for improvement
  • Applies understanding of industry practices for drug development and pharmacovigilance
  • Fluent in use of electronic systems and rapidly adopts new technology to support documentation and reporting
  • Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
  • Seeks feedback and incorporates it to enhance deliverables and processes
  • Advanced healthcare degree (preferred) or equivalent professional experience
  • Minimum of 2 years pharmacovigilance or relevant experience, with data analysis and medical/scientific writing; preference for aggregate/periodic safety report preparation

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

What you'll do

  • Leads PVSci activities for assigned Vertex product, including coordinating review of emerging safety data and ensuring timely identification and communication of any potential safety issues
  • Prepares aggregate safety report content, including risk management plans and responses to regulatory authority requests
  • Conducts signal detection/tracking and other assessments/risk management activities
  • Provides project management support for PVSci deliverables by establishing and managing timelines, content planning and tracking, and coordinating activities across multiple GPS functions (e.g., safety database report requests)
  • Develops meeting materials to enable safety discussions within GPS forums (Aggregate Clinical Safety Data Review, Signal Management Team, and Disease Area Safety Team) and other cross-functional forums (e.g., data monitoring committee meetings, key results memos)
  • Supports development of safety content according to program strategy and timelines (e.g., clinical study reports, drug authorization applications)
  • Supports GPS Epidemiology-led study documentation
  • Liaises with Regulatory Affairs and other functions to coordinate submission of aggregate safety reports

Pay and benefits

$120,800 – $181,200 a year

Employer provided
How this compares

$120,800 - $181,200

  • Annual bonus

  • Annual equity awards

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits

  • Generous paid time off

  • Student loan repayment and educational assistance

  • 401(k)

Working conditions

Flex Designation

Remote-Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select 
2.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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From the posting

About Vertex

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

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Disclosure Statement

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · October 31, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 11% below the US median for Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$120,800 to $181,200 a year

Manager roles in the US14 roles publishing pay

Middle half $142,375 to $179,875, median $170,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$120,800—$181,200
All US$142,375$170,000$179,875

This role: Vertex Pharmaceuticals's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance

The general path across 113 open Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Vertex's own promotion track.

  1. Earlier

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Associate, Pharmacovigilance Operations/Drug Safety · Clinical Sciences Partnership COE Coordinator

  2. One step back

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Senior Safety Scientist · Clinical FSP Quality Manager

    $186K median11 open
  3. This role

    Manager

    Often: Senior Manager, Clinical Quality Assurance · Clinical FSP Quality Manager

    $170K median15 open
  4. Next step

    Director

    Often: Director · Senior Medical Director

    $260K median70 open
  5. Later

    VP & Executive

    Often: Head of Multiple Myeloma & AML, Oncology · Head of Patient-Facing Quality Assurance

    $347K median12 open

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 22 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

Documentation and SOPs: 9 linesRegulatory submissions: 1 lineQuality systems and risk: 3 linesData and digital systems: 1 lineClinical trial conduct: 1 lineCollaboration and leadership: 4 linesDocumentationSubmissionsQuality systemsData systemsClinical trialsTeamwork
  • Documentation and SOPs9
  • Collaboration and leadership4
  • Quality systems and risk3
  • Regulatory submissions1
  • Data and digital systems1
  • Clinical trial conduct1

Company hiring pulse

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By discipline

  • Clinical20 43%
  • Quality15 33%
  • Regulatory11 24%

By level

  • Director39 85%
  • Manager5 11%
  • VP & Executive1 2%
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