Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Posted 1 day ago by Hays

£104 Per hour
Inside
Remote
City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist will lead Pharmacovigilance activities within a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurological diseases. This role involves managing signal detection and documentation, evaluating safety data, and authoring aggregate safety reports. The position requires strong expertise in drug safety and regulatory compliance, along with effective communication and leadership skills. Remote working is available for candidates currently residing in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the signal management process for assigned products, including signal detection, tracking, and documentation.
  • Evaluate safety data and signals as part of ongoing pharmacovigilance activities.
  • Author signal evaluation reports and respond to safety questions from regulatory authorities.
  • Manage Aggregate Report strategy, review, and finalisation for assigned products.
  • Author safety sections in aggregate reports such as PSURs, DSURs, and Risk Management Plans.

Key Skills:

  • Life sciences degree.
  • Strong foundation in Pharmacovigilance and drug development.
  • Several years of hands-on Pharmacovigilance/Drug safety experience.
  • Experience in authoring aggregate safety reports and managing safety signals.
  • Ability to interpret and present scientific and medical data effectively.
  • Knowledge of common safety database systems.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Leadership and collaborative interaction abilities.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Salary (Rate): £104.00/hr

City: City Of London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Your new company My client is a global biopharmaceutical company with a goal of contributing to healthcare innovation and environmental sustainability. They are focused on improving people's quality of life, specialising in neurological diseases. There is an opportunity for a Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist to join their Pharmacovigilance team. Inside IR35 Remote working (must be currently living in the UK)

Your new role As a highly motivated individual, you will serve as a product lead for Pharmacovigilance activities within Safety. The Senior PV Scientist will lead the signal management process (i.e., signal detection, signal tracking, signal documentation, facilitating decisions regarding signals and safety risk, etc.) for assigned product(s) and evaluate safety data and signals as part of ongoing pharmacovigilance activities. This includes synthesis of data from multiple sources and authoring signal evaluation reports and responding to safety questions from regulatory authorities.

You will also lead Aggregate Report management, including strategy, review and finalisation of aggregate safety reports for assigned products, such as PSURs, DSURs, Pharmacovigilance Plans, and Risk Management Plans (RMPs), and authoring safety sections in aggregate reports.

What you'll need to succeed Life sciences degree. Strong Pharmacovigilance and drug development foundation, including knowledge of applicable clinical trial safety regulations and post-marketing safety regulations. With several years of hands-on Pharmacovigilance / Drug safety experience in a pharmaceutical company. Strong experience in authoring aggregate safety reports, safety signal management and responses to regulatory agency requests. Understands, interprets, analyses, and clearly presents scientific and medical data in verbal and written format Knowledge of common safety database systems. Demonstrates leadership and interacts collaboratively and effectively in a team environment, as well as with external colleagues Applies clinical judgment to interpret case information. Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise independently with minimal supervision. Excellence in communication Strong innovation, decision-making and problem-solving skills

What you need to do now Before you apply for this position, it is vital that you are in possession of a UK passport or relevant visa to work without restrictions in the UK and residing in the UK. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Roberta Atkins on 03330106292

Desired Skills and Experience Pharmacovigilance