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Sr Pharmacovigilance Officer

Reading, United Kingdom Permanent Date posted 26/06/2024
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Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer

  • Location: Reading, UK

About the job

Are you ready to shape the future of medicines? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development and equally we need to ensure the safety of the medicines for our patients and their families. Take the next step in your Pharmacovigilance (PV) career and join Sanofi’s UK PV team and play a part in assuring this safety, whilst broadening your experience and honing your skills.


We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities:

  • Monitor and document safety data to identify tends and potential signals/issues
  • Broad remit across risk management, signal detection and Periodic reporting
  • Contribute to the preparation of PV related documents [PSUR, RMP, additional Risk Minimisation Materials, Safety assessments] for internal/external use
  • Ensure prompt response to requests for further information or queries received from Sanofi Global PSPV team or the MHRA
  • Maintain PV procedures in line with current regulations and company policies
  • Manage compliance and quality checks, partner compliance and outsourced Service Provider compliance
  • Work closely with the Management team to ensure that PV procedures remain consistent with relevant developments in National, European and International regulations, legislation and guidelines
  • Participate in audits and inspections and contribute to the development of Corrective and preventative actions, as necessary

About you

  • Life Science degree Graduate or qualified health professional
  • Practical experience in Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance
  • Working knowledge of risk management, signal detection, PSURs, safety assessments
  • Good attention to detail, strong analytical ability and excellent organisational skills
  • Good oral presentation skills and scientific writing skills

Why choose us?

  • We bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, locally or internationally
  • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
  • Enjoy a wide range of self/family health  and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

“This is a great opportunity to work in a role that provides a variety of experience in different areas across PV. The PV environment is ever changing and adapting to meet the needs of the patients and HCPs and this role offers the chance to be an integral part of this. You will be a part of an experienced and knowledgeable team with the potential to develop and grow in your role. ”
Keri Wall, UK PV Manager

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

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