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Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Reference: BBBH29174
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Job details
Specialism
PVG & Drug Safety
Expertise
Clinical Drug Safety
Location
Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England
Job type
Contract
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Keep the heartbeat of innovation running! Join our client as Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist and ensure cutting-edge pharma operations never miss a beat!

R&D Partners is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Patient Safety Operations – Central Operations team. In this role, you will use your expertise in pharmacovigilance and individual case safety report (ICSR) processes to ensure safety data is managed and reported accurately and compliantly. Your work will directly contribute to understanding and communicating product benefits and risks, ultimately protecting patient safety.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee service providers managing ICSR tasks and medical device reports.
  • Share your expertise by answering queries and supporting stakeholders, including internal teams, business partners, auditors, and inspectors.
  • Review and improve processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Identify root causes of non-compliance and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
  • Assess the impact of new or updated regulatory requirements on processes and operations.
  • Maintain procedural documents and training materials while developing strategies to address issues and mitigate risks.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including during regulatory inspections.
  • Lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective problem-solving.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of ICSR case processing and relevant regulations.
  • Ability to manage relationships with service providers and analyze performance metrics.
  • Skilled in making independent, compliant, and pragmatic decisions.
  • Critical thinker who can connect processes, data, and ideas to drive improvements.
  • Adaptable and able to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience with pharmacovigilance legislation, international regulations (e.g., ICH, EU GVP Modules, FDA), and the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Knowledge of medical device processing is desirable.
  • Proven ability to lead time-sensitive projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

For more information, please contact Mandi Cakwe.

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