PV Medical Pillar Leader

Zoetis US; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global animal health leader in Greater London is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Global Pharmacovigilance Medical Pillar Leader. This pivotal role oversees strategic and operational activities related to veterinary products, ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety. Candidates should possess a DVM or equivalent degree, with at least 8-10 years in veterinary pharmacovigilance. The position offers the opportunity to lead a team in a Fortune 500 environment that values employee well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings benefits

Family and lifestyle resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in veterinary pharmacovigilance or animal health industry.
• Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations and veterinary product lifecycle.
• Proven leadership experience with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global PV Medical Pillar and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide medical oversight for periodic safety reports and risk management plans.
• Mentor pharmacovigilance staff and develop a culture of compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision-making

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Advanced degree in pharmacology, toxicology or related field

Tools

Pharmacovigilance databases

Signal detection tools

Job description

Anticipated role level: Associate Director, Global Pharmacovigilance Medical Pillar Leader

Position Summary

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Global Pharmacovigilance (PV) Leader to oversee and evolve our Global PV Medical Pillar. The Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Medical Leader is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational execution of pharmacovigilance activities related to veterinary products. This role ensures the safety of animal health products through rigorous monitoring, assessment, and reporting of adverse events while maintaining compliance with global regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal in ensuring patient safety and proactive risk management throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy
  • Lead the veterinary pharmacovigilance medical pillar function, setting strategic direction and ensuring alignment with corporate safety goals.
  • Collective responsibility with Signal Management and Operations Pillar leads for alignment of Global Pharmacovigilance roles, responsibilities, goals, and objectives.
  • Represent pharmacovigilance in cross-functional teams, regulatory meetings, and industry forums.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global veterinary pharmacovigilance regulations (e.g., EMA, FDA, USDA, VICH).
  • Ensure global compliance with internal SOPs and external regulatory requirements.
• Medical Review and Case Management
  • Provide medical oversight.
  • Review and approve Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) and Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
• Team Development
  • Mentor and develop pharmacovigilance staff, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and compliance.
  • Collaborate with veterinary medical experts, regulatory affairs, and product development teams.

Qualifications

• DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or equivalent veterinary degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD) in pharmacology, toxicology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in veterinary pharmacovigilance or animal health industry.
• Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations and veterinary product lifecycle.
• Proven leadership experience with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with pharmacovigilance databases and signal detection tools.
• Familiarity with zoonotic disease implications and One Health principles.
• Ability to manage complex safety issues and present findings to senior leadership and regulators.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award‑winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well‑being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.