Senior PV Officer

Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK based pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer in Reading to ensure compliance with MHRA and EU regulations. The role involves managing regulatory activities, updating Standard Operating Procedures, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have exceptional communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure. Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and various employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Hybrid working model

25 days of annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Free winter flu jab

Wellbeing support

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills adaptable to all levels
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to work under pressure
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant tools

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison for MHRA and STADA PV matters.
• Develop and update company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage regulatory activities, including safety reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and participate in meetings.
• Mentor and train team members on compliance matters.

Skills

Multi-channel communication skills

Organisational abilities

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving approach

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

At STADA we pursue our purpose “Caring for people‘s health as a trusted partner” worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA.

Britannia Pharmaceuticals, part of the STADA Arzneimittel AG group of companies, is a UK based pharmaceutical company specialising in the neurology market. Britannia focuses on innovative products for chronic and serious medical conditions, and in particular, the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. We are highly committed to improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.

Senior PV Officer

Reading, United Kingdom (GB) | Full-time | Permanent

Role Purpose

As a Senior Pharmacovigilance (PV) Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with MHRA/EU regulations, directives, and guidelines. You will act as the deputy Local Pharmacovigilance Officer (LPO), supporting the UK point of contact for MHRA and group PV matters. This role is integral to maintaining the highest standards of pharmacovigilance and contributing to the safety and efficacy of our products.

Your Impact in This Role

• Serve as a key liaison for MHRA and STADA PV matters, ensuring updates to the PV System Master File and Quarterly Reports.
• Develop and update company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with regulatory requirements.
• Support business continuity and crisis management initiatives.
• Manage regulatory activities, including Periodic Safety Update Reports, Safety Variations, Risk Management Materials, and labelling steering committees.
• Play a critical role in audits, inspections, and self-inspection activities, maintaining risk trackers and compliance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including participation in STADA weekly meetings and scientific committees.
• Oversee PV agreements, change controls, software validation, and database user acceptance testing.
• Mentor and train team members while ensuring compliance with MHRA/EU PV regulations and internal standards.

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional multi‑channel communication skills adaptable to all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• A proactive problem‑solving approach and the ability to work under pressure and on your own initiative.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software tools.

Key Skills & Behaviours

• Integrity: Acting ethically and respecting internal and external standards.
• Entrepreneurship: Driving new ideas and creating future growth and value.
• Agility: Leading change with flexibility and decisiveness.
• One STADA: Acting in the best interests of the company as a whole.

Core Competencies

• Personal Excellence: Producing high‑quality work and adapting to changing priorities.
• Delivering Results: Taking ownership of your work and ensuring accuracy.
• Relationship Building & Communication: Actively listening, interpreting messages, and seeking clarity when needed.
• Driving Change & Innovation: Proactively seeking improvements and successfully implementing changes.

How We Care For You

• 💸 Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• 🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
• ⌚ Hybrid working – three days in the office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday), and two days working from home (Wednesday & Friday).
• 🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• 🏥 Health benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• 💉 Free winter flu jab.
• 🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – free coaching and counselling services.
• ⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy.
• 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 👪 Enhanced Family Leave.
• 🎉 Many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We look forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

Are you looking for new challenges where you can make a difference for people’s health? We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude, expert knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit that enjoy a friendly working environment in a global team. We would be pleased to get to know you. Please use our online job portal to submit your application: https://jobs.stada.com