Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (pro rata if part time)
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine / Research Governance Office
Full-time: 35 hours per week (part-time may be considered)
Fixed-term contract: for up to 11 months (maternity cover)
We are seeking a Pharmacovigilance Officer to cover maternity leave, working closely with our Pharmacovigilance Manager, to run the Pharmacovigilance service within the Research Governance team.
The Opportunity:
This is a rare and interesting opportunity for a Pharmacovigilance Officer in our department. The successful candidate will contribute to the Pharmacovigilance process, ensuring the University of Edinburgh meets its obligations as a Sponsor of clinical research.
Your skills and attributes for success:
* Knowledge and understanding of Pharmacovigilance legislation and procedures
* Knowledge of the clinical trial regulatory framework
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Self-motivation and self-management skills
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
* A competitive salary
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 23 September 2025.
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