Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist — Ireland

Myn; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Myn is seeking an experienced pharmacovigilance professional to support end-to-end safety processes in Ireland. The role covers adverse event case receipt, data entry, MedDRA coding and high-quality ICSR handling, with emphasis on regulatory reporting and signal management in line with EU requirements.

You will engage with cross-functional teams to maintain audit-ready PV documentation, contribute to PSURs/PBRERs and support inspections. A life sciences degree and PV experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing or related healthcare field.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance/drug safety in pharma, CRO or PV service providers under HPRA oversight.
• Knowledge of MedDRA coding and case processing in a safety database.

Responsibilities

• Receive, triage and process AE/ADR reports from all sources (spontaneous, clinical trials, literature).
• Perform case data entry, MedDRA coding and quality review of ICSRs in safety systems.
• Ensure timely submission of expedited and periodic safety reports per regulatory timelines.
• Support signal detection, PSURs/PBRERs and risk management plans.
• Submit ICASRs and aggregate reports via EudraVigilance as required.
• Assist with literature surveillance and PV audits/inspections.

Skills

MedDRA coding

ICSR processing

Regulatory timelines

Documentation quality

Attention to detail

Education

Life sciences degree

Tools

ArisG

ArgusSafety

Job description

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support the end-to-end pharmacovigilance process, from adverse event case receipt and processing through to signal management and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority) requirements and applicable pharmacovigilance legislation. This role suits a life sciences or healthcare professional with strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of drug safety principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, triage, and process adverse event (AE) and adverse drug reaction (ADR) reports from all sources (spontaneous, clinical trial, literature, and solicited).
• Perform case data entry, medical coding (MedDRA), and quality review of individual case safety reports (ICSRs) in the company's safety database.
• Ensure timely submission of expedited and periodic safety reports in line with regulatory timelines.
• Support signal detection and evaluation activities, contributing to periodic safety update reports (PSURs/PBRERs) and risk management plans (RMPs).
• Submit ICASRs and aggregate reports via EudraVigilance as required.
• Assist with literature surveillance, screening relevant publications for potential safety information.
• Support PV audits and inspections, maintaining audit-ready documentation and case files at all times.
• Liaise with regulatory affairs, clinical operations, medical information, and quality teams on safety-related matters.
• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of PV standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support training of internal stakeholders and partners on pharmacovigilance reporting obligations.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or related healthcare degree.
• Demonstrable experience in a pharmacovigilance/drug safety role, ideally within a pharmaceutical company, CRO, or PV service provider operating under HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority) oversight.
• Working knowledge of MedDRA coding and case processing in a recognised safety database (e.g. ArisG, ArgusSafety, or similar).
• Solid understanding of EU pharmacovigilance legislation (Directive 2010/84/EU, Regulation (EU) No 1235/2010) and GVP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practice) modules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy under regulatory timelines.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supporting signal detection, PSUR/PBRER, or RMP preparation.
• Prior involvement in PV audits or regulatory inspections.
• Experience working within a QPPV/deputy QPPV support structure.
• Postgraduate qualification in pharmacovigilance, pharmacoepidemiology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with vendor/partner oversight for outsourced PV activities.

Person Specification

• Meticulous attention to detail, particularly in case data accuracy and regulatory reporting timelines.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage competing case processing deadlines.
• Comfortable working within a highly regulated, audit-driven environment.
• Collaborative team player, able to liaise effectively across regulatory, clinical, and quality functions.
• Proactive approach to identifying and escalating potential safety signals or compliance risks.