Pharmacovigilance Manager

Healthcare Professionals Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Professionals Group is seeking an experienced Pharmacovigilance Manager (QPPV) to lead the ANZ PV operations for a 12-month contract. You will oversee safety reporting, regulatory compliance and the PV team, partnering with Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and global colleagues.

You will drive continuous improvement, develop people, and maintain audit readiness while strengthening safety processes across the portfolio in a collaborative, patient-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Line management experience within a PV/clinical environment.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance principles and practices.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional groups and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead ANZ pharmacovigilance operations and ensure local compliance.
• Act as QPPV and main PV contact for regulatory authorities.
• Oversee adverse event reporting and safety information processing.
• Develop and coach PV team, including recruitment and performance reviews.
• Maintain audit readiness and manage CAPAs and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and global PV teams.
• Provide PV training to the business to improve awareness and compliance.

Skills

Line management

PV expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

About the Company

This global healthcare company delivers branded pharmaceuticals, consumer products and nutritional offerings, with a commitment to making quality medicines affordable and accessible. Its values of Commitment, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Teamwork underpin its approach to improving health outcomes.

About the Opportunity

Lead Pharmacovigilance across Australia and New Zealand in this 12-month contract, combining people leadership with oversight of patient safety and regulatory compliance. As Pharmacovigilance Manager and QPPV, you will lead the local PV team, oversee safety operations and manage safety issues across the portfolio. Working closely with Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and global colleagues, you will provide PV expertise, strengthen processes and drive continuous improvement. This opportunity will suit an experienced PV leader who enjoys developing people, building strong stakeholder relationships and maintaining high standards across a critical business function.

Duties

• Lead ANZ Pharmacovigilance operations, ensuring compliance with local requirements and internal policies.
• Serve as QPPV and the primary pharmacovigilance contact for the TGA.
• Oversee adverse event reporting, safety information processing and the management of safety issues.
• Lead, coach and develop the PV team, including recruitment, training and performance management.
• Maintain audit readiness and oversee corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with local business units, global teams and external stakeholders to strengthen PV practices.
• Deliver adverse event reporting training to support awareness and compliance across the business.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Nursing or a related healthcare discipline.
• At least five years’ pharmacovigilance experience.
• Demonstrated line management experience, with the ability to coach and develop a team.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand pharmacovigilance requirements.
• Confident stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, compliance and continuous improvement.

Culture

Join a collaborative team that values initiative, integrity and shared accountability. You will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, support others and make a meaningful impact on patient safety.