Associate Director, PV Systems Application Development

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking an Associate Director for PV Systems Application Development in London. This role involves managing IT suppliers, ensuring the delivery and validation of PV systems, and supporting a global user base. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and data analysis, with a focus on pharmacovigilance. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on company performance

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programmes

Qualifications

• Experience managing safety databases.
• Understanding of PV and drug safety system lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams for system delivery on time and within budget.
• Map operational needs into clear systems requirements.
• Plan and execute user acceptance testing.

Skills

Project Management

Business Analysis

Data Analysis

Systems Validation

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or medically related field

Tools

ARGUS safety database

Job description

Associate Director, PV Systems Application Development, London

Client:

GSK

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

200f88f5908c

Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job description

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street, Durham Blackwell Street, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence

Posted Date: May 14 2025

We are seeking a skilled individual to join our team as the Associate Director, PV Systems Application Development. This pivotal role acts as a key liaison between stakeholders and end-users of Pharmacovigilance (PV) computer systems, and IT service providers, ensuring seamless systems delivery, validation, and support.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in project management, business and data analysis, and systems validation, while effectively managing IT suppliers and providing comprehensive support to a global users within safety.

The role requires the candidate to be on-site a minimum of 2 days per week.

Company Overview

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

Discover more about our company-wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management: Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve the delivery of computer systems and associated technology on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality in accordance with organizational goals and objectives.
2. Business Analysis: Map complex operational needs into robust, clear systems requirements. Perform impact analysis to ensure no negative effects on other systems and processes. Contribute to the PV systems roadmap, participate in software evaluations, and stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
3. Data Analysis: Extract, inspect, clean, transform, and model raw data to support decision-making.
4. Systems Validation: Plan, execute, and report on user acceptance testing, and produce validation evidence for audits.
5. Training: Educate end-users and stakeholders, structuring complex changes for operational relevance.
6. Support: Resolve end-user requests, diagnose problems, escalate issues when necessary, and manage helpdesk requests efficiently.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or medical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing safety databases.
• Understanding of PV and drug safety system lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of clinical safety, pharmacovigilance data, and regulations.
• Database management and systems analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with ARGUS safety database.
• Strong information management background.
• Knowledge of safety database structure and data retrieval principles.
• Understanding of iQMS/SDLC frameworks.
• Vendor management and service management knowledge.

Application Deadline: 04 June 2025

Please include a cover letter or CV explaining how you meet the role's competencies.

About GSK

GSK aims to positively impact health globally through innovative vaccines and medicines. We foster an inclusive culture where employees can thrive and contribute to our mission of getting ahead of disease.

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and flexible working arrangements. For adjustments during the application process, contact [e-mail] or 0808 234 4391.

Note: All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. We do not accept referrals from employment agencies without prior authorization.