Pharmacovigilance Project Manager

ICON plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare research organization is seeking a Pharmacovigilance Project Manager to oversee pharmacovigilance activities across clinical trials and post-marketing studies. You will manage project timelines, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with stakeholders for effective safety data handling. Ideal candidates have extensive pharmacovigilance experience, proven project management abilities, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and various benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Proven project management skills for complex projects.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacovigilance projects ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop project plans including timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for safety monitoring.

Skills

Project management

Pharmacovigilance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or pharmacy

Advanced degree in pharmacovigilance or project management

Job description

Pharmacovigilance Project Manager

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

We are currently seeking a Pharmacovigilance Project Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Pharmacovigilance Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing pharmacovigilance activities across clinical trials and post-marketing studies. You will manage project timelines, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective handling of safety data and the successful delivery of pharmacovigilance projects.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing all aspects of pharmacovigilance projects, including planning, execution, and delivery, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Developing and implementing project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to meet project goals and milestones.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including clinical, regulatory, and data management, to ensure the successful integration and execution of safety monitoring activities.
• Overseeing the collection, evaluation, and reporting of adverse events, and ensuring timely and accurate submission to regulatory authorities and sponsors.
• Providing strategic guidance and leadership to pharmacovigilance teams, including mentoring and training staff to enhance project performance and compliance.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies to address any issues that may impact project success.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field; advanced degree or certification in pharmacovigilance or project management is a plus.
• Extensive experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety, with a strong understanding of safety reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Proven project management skills, with experience leading complex pharmacovigilance projects and managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and execute detailed project plans and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and drive project success.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements

• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.

• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.

• Life assurance

• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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