Global Pharmacovigilance Excellence Lead

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Global Pharmacovigilance Excellence Lead at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing pharmacovigilance activities to ensure the safety and efficacy of our clinical trials.

This will be a 12-month contract initially fully homebased in the UK or Belgium.

The Global Pharmacovigilance (GPV) Excellence Lead will deliver short- and

mid-term projects that drive innovation and excellence within the GPV

function. This includes leading transformational projects and supporting the

implementation of project outcomes (e.g., process/ SOP changes, etc.)

GPV’s scope of activities includes a variety of activities required to maintain

the compliance of the PV system. These include but are not limited to case

processing and associated activities, digital and device vigilance, safety

systems, local (affiliate or country level) pharmacovigilance activities, Patient

Safety Master File (PSMF) maintenance, inspection readiness (e.g., CAPA

and deviation management) and partner management. The role requires

significant experience in these areas with strong industry and regulatory

knowledge.

What You Will Do:

You will oversee pharmacovigilance and drug safety operations, balancing quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Capability-building projects – Develop plans for, including project

plans and business cases, and lead initiatives to enhance GPV

methodologies, tools, frameworks, and capabilities.

• Project Management – Develop and communicate project plans and

milestone achievements to key stakeholders and governance

committees.

• Infrastructure - Support updates of procedures, tools, data flows and

documentation for GPV activities. 

• Digital and automation support - Partner with IT to evolve relevant

systems, such as automation, workflow optimisation, and responsible

AI integration.

Your Profile:

You will have a strong background in pharmacovigilance and drug safety, with proven management experience and a commitment to quality delivery.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
• Significant experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety, ideally within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to drug safety and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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