Manager, Pharmacovigilance

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 Manager, Pharmacovigilance at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing the pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring the safety and efficacy of clinical trial products throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Your focus will be on coordinating pharmacovigilance and drug safety delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the pharmacovigilance team in the collection, evaluation, and reporting of adverse events, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal standards.
• Developing and implementing pharmacovigilance processes and policies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of safety monitoring activities.
• Collaborating with clinical, regulatory, and quality assurance teams to ensure comprehensive safety assessments and timely reporting of safety data.
• Providing training and guidance to team members and stakeholders on pharmacovigilance regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Monitoring and analyzing safety data trends, preparing risk assessments, and presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring that all pharmacovigilance activities are conducted in accordance with global regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

Your Profile

You will have solid pharmacovigilance and drug safety experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team. Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field is preferred, with extensive experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety management.
• Proven experience in managing pharmacovigilance teams and activities, with a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and safety reporting standards.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in assessing safety data and preparing safety reports for regulatory submission.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in pharmacovigilance operations.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%).

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