Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Specialist — Case & Compliance Expert

MSD; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a Pharmacovigilance Specialist (veterinary) to support case setting, coding, and compliance. You will collaborate with veterinary and technical teams to ensure high-quality data and timely reporting in PV Works.

The role requires an RCVS-registered veterinarian with PV experience, capable of working under deadlines and supporting global pharmacovigilance initiatives. Regular on-site work in Milton Keynes is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon registered with the RCVS.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance and product quality complaints.
• Strong data entry and regulatory reporting skills.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication with veterinary and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Enter data for pharmacovigilance cases in the appropriate system within deadlines.
• Assess cases for VEDRA coding and final causality, with explanations.
• Apply technical knowledge to improve case quality and consistency.
• Liaise with Competent Authorities as required.
• Liaise with Vet advisers and Technical Product Support to ensure accurate data.
• Work with Global colleagues to understand pharmacovigilance requirements.
• Set up Product Quality Complaints in PV Works.
• Assist Pharmacovigilance Manager with maintaining procedures.
• Provide backup to PV manager and PQC DPOC to ensure compliance.
• Provide advice/training to Commercial, Pharmacovigilance and Tech Product Support.

Skills

Adverse Event Report

Compliance Monitoring

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Drug Safety Surveillance

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance

Pharmacovigilance

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Reporting

Risk Management

Veterinary Products

Veterinary Services

Education

Veterinary qualification (RCVS registered)

Tools

PV Works

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a Pharmacovigilance Specialist (veterinary) to support case setting, coding, and compliance. You will collaborate with veterinary and technical teams to ensure high-quality data and timely reporting in PV Works.

The role requires an RCVS-registered veterinarian with PV experience, capable of working under deadlines and supporting global pharmacovigilance initiatives. Regular on-site work in Milton Keynes is expected.