Country Safety Head/ LSO, UK & Ireland

TN United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Country Safety Head for its High Wycombe location. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with local Pharmacovigilance regulations and leading a dedicated team focused on product safety. The ideal candidate will possess extensive pharmaceutical experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to healthcare innovation and make a significant impact in the field of product safety and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in pharmaceutical industry with 3 years in product vigilance.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies in Pharmacovigilance.
• Lead and develop a team while maintaining budget control and resource management.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Experience

Product Vigilance

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Equivalent Experience in Health Sciences

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Country Safety Head/ LSO, UK & Ireland, High Wycombe

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Client:

Johnson and Johnson

Location:

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

01.05.2025

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Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function: Product Safety

Job Sub Function: Pharmacovigilance

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Local Pharmacovigilance system is run in compliance with local regulations and company policies/procedures at a local, regional and global level and in accordance with any PV agreements with third party business partners.
• Ensure to have an appropriate system of PV and Risk Management in place to assure appropriate oversight for products within its responsibility.
• Maintain overall responsibility for the coordination of safety requirements as delegated by Marketing Authorization Holders (MAH) and report on compliance and risk indicators to applicable MAH meetings.
• Act as nationally nominated person for Pharmacovigilance as defined by national law and collaborate with the QPPV office as required.
• Ensure PV audit/inspection readiness at the LOC level at all times. Act as a contact for internal PV audits and external PV inspections.
• Ensure proactive benefit-risk management throughout product lifecycle.
• Demonstrate full product portfolio insight with local prioritization focus. Lead and support the LSU team to establish product knowledge regarding safety profiles, Therapeutic Area (TA), and Disease Pathway knowledge.
• Explore and implement operational efficiencies within the country/territory and/or within the function.
• Maintain budget control through effective resource management and collaborate with financial and functional leaders.
• Direct local safety staff activities to meet timelines and reporting requirements.
• Lead and develop a team through mentoring and feedback.
• Participate and lead projects and initiatives locally, regionally, or globally.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree or equivalent experience in life, health, or pharmaceutical sciences; proficiency in Medical terminology.

Experience and Skills: Minimum 5+ years pharmaceutical experience, with at least 3 years in product vigilance. Proficiency in English. Preferred: People Leadership experience.

Other requirements: Excellent communication skills, ability to engage with internal and external customers, establish and maintain relationships, analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office, knowledge of SOPs, ability to work independently.

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