Carrot Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, innovation-driven consumer healthcare organisation to appoint a Pharmacovigilance Officer on a maternity cover contract for 12 months.
This is a hybrid opportunity based in Coventry (3days in office Tuesday-Thursday), offering the chance to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team supporting UK, European and global pharmacovigilance activities across a diverse product portfolio.
If you're passionate about patient safety, regulatory excellence and continuous improvement, this could be a fantastic next step in your PV career.
Everything You Need to Know About This Role
As Pharmacovigilance Officer, you will support a broad range of PV activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards of patient safety.
Key responsibilities include:
Monitoring and triaging Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
End-to-end ICSR processing (including MedDRA coding, seriousness assessment, database entry and expedited reporting)
Supporting signal management, risk management plans and periodic safety reports (PSURs/PBRERs)
Maintaining SDEAs and supporting reconciliation activities
Contributing to PSMF updates, audits, CAPAs and self-inspections
Supporting PV compliance for new product launches and licence changes
Delivering PV training and monitoring regulatory updates
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Medical Information and Operations, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience & Qualities That Make You a Strong Fit
BSc (or higher) in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences
Proven pharmacovigilance experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Strong knowledge of Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP)
Hands-on experience with ICSR processing and MedDRA coding (essential)
Familiarity with EudraVigilance and MHRA submission portals
Strong written communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
You'll be organised, detail-focused and confident working both independently and as part of a team.
Experience of medical device would be desirable but not essential.
What's on Offer
Maternity cover contract for 12 months
Hybrid working (Coventry) with 3 days in office per week (Tuesday-Thursday)
Supportive, inclusive working culture in a new easily accessible office space
Competitive salary and benefits package
Could This Be the Role for You?
If you're an experienced PV professional looking to broaden your global exposure within a forward-thinking healthcare organisation, get in touch with your CV by applying today.