PV Transformation & Innovation Lead

Excelya; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelya is seeking a Pharmacovigilance leader to drive transformation across Global PV and optimize data governance in a regulated environment. You will manage PV processes, safety workflows, and system performance, partnering with Digital Technology and external vendors to deploy new tools.

You will lead cross-functional projects, translate business needs into process improvements, ensure GxP compliance, and foster change management across teams to deliver ambitious PV objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance, PV systems, business transformation, pharmaceutical consulting, or related areas.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects within global pharmaceutical or highly regulated environments.
• Strong expertise in pharmacovigilance operations, safety databases, regulatory requirements, and GxP compliance.
• Hands-on experience in Veeva Safety implementations, PV transformation programs, Agile/Lean Six Sigma/PMP methodologies, and collaboration with technology partners and digital teams.
• Solid knowledge of data governance, data integrity, quality management, and process optimization methodologies.
• Experience translating business needs into functional, operational, and technology-driven solutions.
• Understanding of digital transformation, AI, automation, and innovation opportunities in regulated environments.
• Excellent project leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional transformation and innovation projects across Global Pharmacovigilance, ensuring delivery of strategic and operational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize PV processes, safety workflows, and system performance.
• Support the ongoing enhancement and post-implementation optimization of Veeva Safety and related business processes.
• Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, KPIs, and monitor progress to ensure successful execution.
• Translate business needs and operational challenges into effective process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen PV data governance frameworks while promoting data quality, integrity, and standardization.
• Ensure compliance with GxP requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal quality standards across PV operations.
• Identify, assess, and implement automation and AI-driven solutions to improve Pharmacovigilance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with Digital Technology teams, Veeva, and external vendors to design, validate, and deploy new tools in regulated environments.
• Act as a key liaison between business and technical stakeholders, facilitating change management, stakeholder alignment, and adoption of new processes and technologies.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance leadership

PV systems

Project management

Veeva Safety

Agile/Lean Six Sigma/PMP

Data governance

Education

Master's degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy/Biomedical Sciences/IS

Tools

Veeva Safety platform

PV transformation tools

Job description

Excelya is seeking a Pharmacovigilance leader to drive transformation across Global PV and optimize data governance in a regulated environment. You will manage PV processes, safety workflows, and system performance, partnering with Digital Technology and external vendors to deploy new tools.

You will lead cross-functional projects, translate business needs into process improvements, ensure GxP compliance, and foster change management across teams to deliver ambitious PV objectives.