Lead Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Inspector

Veterinary Medicines Directorate; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) seeks a Pharmacovigilance Inspector to lead the UK pharmacovigilance inspection programme for Marketing Authorisation Holders, exercising expert judgement within a regulatory framework. You will oversee inspections, assess compliance risks, and provide pragmatic regulatory guidance to industry and partners.

Role requires leadership across multidisciplinary teams, strong communication, and delivery of high-impact compliance activities in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Lead and manage the UK pharmacovigilance inspection programme for MAHs.
• Apply risk-based principles to prioritise inspection activities.
• Plan, conduct, and report inspections in the UK and internationally.
• Evaluate information against Good Pharmacovigilance Practice.
• Identify non-compliance, assess risks, and provide pragmatic advice.
• Communicate inspection findings confidently while respecting views.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of new pharmacovigilance legislation and guidance.
• Provide expert technical advice to industry and regulators on inspection matters.
• Contribute to enforcement and regulatory decisions under VMR 2013 and EU 2019/6.
• Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System and information security standards.

Job description

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) seeks a Pharmacovigilance Inspector to lead the UK pharmacovigilance inspection programme for Marketing Authorisation Holders, exercising expert judgement within a regulatory framework. You will oversee inspections, assess compliance risks, and provide pragmatic regulatory guidance to industry and partners.

Role requires leadership across multidisciplinary teams, strong communication, and delivery of high-impact compliance activities in a dynamic