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Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer

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10 months ago
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Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer

Location: Hybrid, Surrey – 3 days pw onsite

The Company: A leading manufacturer of generic pharmaceutical products throughout the UK and Europe. Their mission is to better support people’s daily healthcare needs.

Job Purpose: We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacovigilance (PV) Officer to oversee PV activities across the UK and ROI. This role ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements, manages Safety Data Exchange Agreements (SDEAs), additional Risk Minimisation Measures (aRMMs), signal detection, and case management. The ideal candidate will maintain audit readiness, enhance PV processes, and drive cross-functional collaboration to uphold excellence in safety and regulatory standards. Additionally, you will support the Medical Information (MI) team in handling unsolicited enquiries in a compliant, objective, and transparent manner.

Main Accountabilities and Duties:

  • Complete routine PV activities, including periodic reconciliations with business partners, Key Account Managers (KAMs), and UK Quality and MI.

  • Manage the UK PV mailbox and action emails as appropriate.

  • Ensure all PV cases are sent to Global Pharmacovigilance / Business Partners within timelines.

  • Manage all UK Safety Data Exchange Agreements (SDEAs).

  • Assist with the implementation of additional Risk Minimisation Measures (aRMMs) in the UK, including updates of RIMINI and other risk minimisation activities as required.

  • Ensure and support audit readiness for PV at all times.

  • Continuously review current PV processes to ensure the most efficient process is in place and take responsibility for updating all PV SOPs/Quality documents.

    Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Life science degree or qualified Health Professional (e.g., pharmacy technician, pharmacist, nurse).

  • At least 2-4 years’ experience within the pharmacovigilance field.

  • Additional experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a related field would be an advantage.

  • Strong communication, organizational, and analytical thinking skills.

  • Capable of critically reviewing and integrating scientific information from a variety of disciplines.

  • Customer-focused mindset with problem-solving aptitude.

    Why Join In This Role?

  • Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving healthcare.

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    If you are passionate about pharmacovigilance and eager to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry, we would love to hear from you!

    Apply Now

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