Pharmacovigilance Officer

Carrot Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, innovation-driven consumer healthcare organisation to appoint a Pharmacovigilance Officer on a maternity cover contract for 12 months.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Coventry (3days in office Tuesday-Thursday), offering the chance to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team supporting UK, European and global pharmacovigilance activities across a diverse product portfolio.

If you’re passionate about patient safety, regulatory excellence and continuous improvement, this could be a fantastic next step in your PV career.

Everything You Need to Know About This Role

As Pharmacovigilance Officer, you will support a broad range of PV activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards of patient safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and triaging Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
• End-to-end ICSR processing (including MedDRA coding, seriousness assessment, database entry and expedited reporting)
• Supporting signal management, risk management plans and periodic safety reports (PSURs/PBRERs)
• Maintaining SDEAs and supporting reconciliation activities
• Contributing to PSMF updates, audits, CAPAs and self-inspections
• Supporting PV compliance for new product launches and licence changes
• Delivering PV training and monitoring regulatory updates
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Medical Information and Operations, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience & Qualities That Make You a Strong Fit

• BSc (or higher) in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Proven pharmacovigilance experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong knowledge of Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP)
• Hands-on experience with ICSR processing and MedDRA coding (essential)
• Familiarity with EudraVigilance and MHRA submission portals
• Strong written communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• You’ll be organised, detail-focused and confident working both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of medical device would be desirable but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Maternity cover contract for 12 months
• Hybrid working (Coventry) with 3 days in office per week (Tuesday-Thursday)
• Supportive, inclusive working culture in a new easily accessible office space
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Could This Be the Role for You?

If you’re an experienced PV professional looking to broaden your global exposure within a forward-thinking healthcare organisation, get in touch with your CV by applying today.

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