Full job descriptionRole: Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist
Location: Welwyn (Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office)
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £33.98 - £37.76 (PAYE) per hour or £45.00 - £50.00 (UMB/LTD) per hour
Contract: 12-month contract (Outside IR35)


An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist to join one of our longstanding clients, a leading organisation within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.


This role sits within a Patient Safety Operations function, supporting the compliant processing, reporting, oversight, and quality of safety data and individual case safety reports.


Benefits:
*12-month contract opportunity
*Hybrid working with 2 days onsite per week
*Opportunity to work within a specialist pharmacovigilance function
*Exposure to global safety operations, audits, and regulatory processes


The Requirements:
*Strong pharmacovigilance experience, particularly within ICSR processing and oversight
*Experience supporting quality, compliance, audits, and inspections
*Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders
*Experience with vendor oversight and service provider management
*Strong pharmacovigilance systems knowledge and ability to support process improvements
*Good understanding of international safety regulations, including ICH, EU GVP, and FDA
*Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
*Medical device expertise desirable
*Degree-level education or equivalent practical pharmacovigilance experience


The Role:
*Overseeing service providers delivering ICSR and safety reporting activities
*Acting as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders
*Supporting compliant safety data processing, reporting, and quality oversight
*Leading complex initiatives and process improvement projects
*Preparing for and supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory queries
*Identifying root causes of non-compliance and supporting CAPA activity
*Assessing the impact of new or updated regulatory requirements
*Maintaining high-quality documentation, training, and procedural standards
*Supporting risk escalation and ensuring issues are managed appropriately


If you’re an experienced pharmacovigilance professional looking for a specialist contract opportunity, please apply to this Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist role or contact Chloe McCausland at Clearline Recruitment on between 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.