WEU PV Zone Lead & UK Safety Head (Hybrid)

Opella; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking an experienced PV Zone Lead WEU & Country Safety Head UK to lead pharmacovigilance for the UK, Spain, Portugal and Greece/Cyprus from Reading (hybrid). You will shape a robust, compliant PV system and partner with local, regional and global stakeholders to ensure safe use of Opella products.

In this high visibility role you will act as the primary PV contact for Health Authorities, support inspections, oversee case management, signal management, risk plans and quality

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with significant pharmacovigilance experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK/European pharmacovigilance regulations (GVP).
• Experience with Health Authority interactions, inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in pharmacovigilance systems, safety surveillance, risk management and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pharmacovigilance Operations across the WEU zone and UK.
• Act as Primary PV Contact for Health Authorities, supporting inspections and regulatory interactions.
• Oversee Local Safety Surveillance Activities including case management and literature monitoring.
• Drive PV Quality & Compliance, maintain PV systems, documentation and CAPAs.
• Support the QPPV and Global Safety Organisation with local safety oversight.
• Manage external partners and vendors with effective oversight across regions.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with Medical, Regulatory, Quality, Legal and Leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Pharmacovigilance

Vendor management

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy/Medicine

Job description

Opella is seeking an experienced PV Zone Lead WEU & Country Safety Head UK to lead pharmacovigilance for the UK, Spain, Portugal and Greece/Cyprus from Reading (hybrid). You will shape a robust, compliant PV system and partner with local, regional and global stakeholders to ensure safe use of Opella products.

In this high visibility role you will act as the primary PV contact for Health Authorities, support inspections, oversee case management, signal management, risk plans and quality