Pharmacovigilance Country Head Deputy

My client, a global pharmaceutical and biotech company with a goal of contributing to healthcare innovation and environmental sustainability. They are focused on improving people's quality of life by preventing, alleviating, and curing diseases. They have a wide pharmaceutical portfolio, specialised in some of the following areas: Cardiology, Woman's Healthcare, Oncology, Hematology and Ophthalmology.

There is an opportunity for a Pharmacovigilance Country Head Deputy to join their Pharmacovigilance team on an initial 12-month rolling contract.
Inscope IR35
Onsite 1-2 days a month
As the Pharmacovigilance Country Head Deputy, you will be working in a small team of 3 people directly for the Pharmacovigilance Country Head (PVCH). There are no fixed tasks assigned, so orientation at work and the ability to prioritise and work independently will be required.

• Support the Pharmacovigilance Country Head and replace them during their absences.
• Involved in directing, managing, and improving the PV activities according to the UK and Ireland legislations and as devolved from the global Pharmacovigilance organisation.
• Provide medical safety governance to protect patients and products with special focus on the UK and Ireland public health needs.
• Assure compliance with national and relevant international safety regulations.
• Drive the implementation of local Risk Management activities by leading the local Safety Management Teams.
• Ensure all legal obligations related to this role are fulfilled in the absence of the UK QPPV.
• Assist the PVCH/UK QPPV in the maintenance and oversight of the UK PV System through leadership, management and process integration into the global PV framework and interacting with all relevant global and local PV and non-PV functions.

You will hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in life sciences and have substantial experience within Pharmacovigilance. You will have the ability to work independently, take over and coordinate daily tasks and deputy for Pharmacovigilance Country Head. You will have sound knowledge of pharmacovigilance legislation, regulations, and product development processes.
Before you apply for this position, it is vital that you are in possession of an EU or UK passport or relevant visa to work without restrictions in the UK.
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