Patient Safety Specialist

Novartis Farmacéutica; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in London is seeking a detail-oriented Patient Safety Specialist to support pharmacovigilance operations. The role involves collecting and reporting adverse events, coordinating safety submissions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Life Sciences, is fluent in English, and has knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in patient safety and integrity of healthcare products.

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations.
• Experience in healthcare or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collection and reporting of adverse events.
• Coordinate safety submissions to Local Health Authorities.
• Monitor national pharmacovigilance regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations

Interpersonal skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Health Care Sciences

Tools

Argus safety database

Job description

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of patients and the integrity of healthcare products? At Novartis, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Patient Safety Specialist to support our country-level pharmacovigilance operations.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a role that’s critical to our mission and compliance.

About the Role

Relocation support is not available for this position. Candidates must already be based in the United Kingdom and have existing work authorization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the collection, documentation, and reporting of adverse events across clinical trials, patient programs, literature, and spontaneous reports.
• Coordinate safety submissions (SAE, SUSAR, DSUR) to Local Health Authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global and local Patient Safety teams to ensure accurate safety data evaluation.
• Monitor national pharmacovigilance regulations and update global teams accordingly.
• Perform reconciliation with other departments for potential AEs
• Support audits, inspections, and corrective action plans with precision and professionalism.
• Maintain electronic filing and archiving systems for safety documentation.

What Success Looks Like

• Timely and high-quality safety reporting and KPI submissions.
• Zero critical findings in audits or inspections.
• Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
• Degree in Life Sciences or Health Care Sciences (or equivalent).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations and medical terminology.
• Experience with Argus safety database is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Tech-savvy and quality-focused.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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