Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist to ensure safety data is processed and reported effectively. This hybrid role, based in Welwyn, offers £29.85 - £35.82 per hour with a contract until December 2026. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience in pharmacovigilance, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects.

Benefits

Long-term contract with hybrid working arrangement

Collaborative global team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced learning or equivalent experience in pharmacovigilance.
• Strong knowledge of regulations like ICH, EU GVP, FDA.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service providers executing ICSR reports.
• Provide subject matter expertise to stakeholders.
• Conduct process reviews and implement improvements.

Skills

ICSR case processing knowledge

Leadership in complex projects

Critical thinking

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent pharmacovigilance experience

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist
Location: Hybrid - Welwyn (2 days in the office per week)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £29.85 - £35.82 per hour (PAYE basic) OR £40.00 - £48.00 per hour (UMB / LTD)
Contract: Until the end of December 2026 - Outside of IR35

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist to join our client within Patient Safety Operations - Data Transformation. This role is focused on ensuring safety data is processed and reported in a compliant, high-quality manner to protect patient safety and support benefit-risk communication.

Benefits

• Long-term contract with hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, global team environment
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Chance to contribute directly to patient safety and regulatory compliance

The Requirements

• Advanced learning (e.g. undergraduate degree) or equivalent pharmacovigilance experience
• Strong knowledge of ICSR case processing and related regulations (ICH, EU GVP, FDA)
• Demonstrated experience in pharmacovigilance, pharmaceutical industry processes, or personalised healthcare
• Evidence of leadership in complex, time-pressured projects
• Evidence of proactive, independent working
• Critical thinker with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Adaptable and able to manage ambiguity and reprioritisation

The Role

• Oversight of service providers executing ICSR and Medical Device reports
• Providing subject matter expertise to stakeholders, auditors, and inspectors
• Conducting process reviews and implementing improvements
• Identifying root causes of non-compliance and implementing CAPAs
• Assessing impact of new/updated regulatory requirements
• Leading or supporting initiatives that improve safety data processes and outcomes

If you're keen to join an exceptional team making a direct impact on patient safety, then please apply to this Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist role below or call Chloe McCausland on 01273 063769 between 8:30am and 5:00pm.