PV Medical Pillar Leader

Zoetis; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal health company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Global Pharmacovigilance Medical Pillar Leader. This role involves overseeing the pharmacovigilance medical pillar, ensuring compliance with global safety regulations, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate has at least 8-10 years of veterinary experience and a relevant degree. Join a dynamic team dedicated to animal health innovation and safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Professional Growth

Employee Support

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

• Lead the veterinary pharmacovigilance medical pillar function.
• Ensure compliance with global veterinary pharmacovigilance regulations.
• Mentor and develop pharmacovigilance staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

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.

Full time

Why Join Zoetis?

At Zoetis, we are driven by a singular purpose: to nurture the world and humankind by advancing animal care. As the world’s leading animal health company, we innovate, collaborate, and make a real impact—every day.

• Innovative Science & Technology – Work with cutting-edge solutions that enhance animal health and well-being.
• Global Impact – Join a team that supports veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners worldwide.
• People-First Culture – Thrive in an environment that values diversity, growth, and work-life balance.
• Sustainability & Responsibility – Make a difference in a company committed to a healthier, more sustainable world.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits – Enjoy life assurance, group income protection, and a robust pension plan with a generous company contribution.
• Health & Wellness – Benefit from private medical insurance, health assessments, dental insurance, and discounted gym memberships.
• Financial Security – Access mortgage advice, will writing services, and a share ownership plan with matching contributions.
• Work-Life Balance – Take advantage of paid annual leave to rest and recharge.
• Professional Growth – Enjoy industry-competitive salaries, merit-based salary progression, and a global performance bonus.
• Employee Support – Our Employee Assistance Programme offers counselling, welfare advice, and a 24-hour confidential helpline.

Our Core Beliefs

• Our Colleagues Make the Difference – We invest in our people and their growth.
• Always Do the Right Thing – Integrity and ethics guide everything we do.
• Customer Obsessed – We put our customers at the heart of our business.
• Run It Like You Own It – We take ownership and drive results.
• We Are One Zoetis – Collaboration makes us stronger.

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