Barrington James
Interim Director of Pharmacovigilance
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Interim Pharmacovigilance Director — Remote, Europe
Contract
Remote (EU-based)
Competitive Hourly Rate
6-month initial engagement, likely to extend
Immediate start
A biotech is looking for a seasoned Pharmacovigilance Director to lead its safety function on an interim basis during a period of growth. A senior, hands-on leadership role owning the PV system end to end, interim cover, working ahead of a permanent appointment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the pharmacovigilance function and owning the PV system and its operating model
- Acting as the senior point of accountability for the safety of the [marketed and/or development] portfolio
- Overseeing signal management, benefit-risk and aggregate reporting to the required standard
- Owning the PV System Master File, SDEAs and vendor/partner oversight
- Driving inspection and audit readiness, and leading any CAPA through to closure
- Interfacing with the QPPV office, regulators (EMA/national/MHRA) and cross-functional leadership
- Providing safety leadership through [launch / M&A integration / affiliate build-out — delete as applicable]
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What We're Looking For
- Extensive pharmacovigilance experience (7+ years), with a track record in senior PV leadership roles.
- Proven ownership of a PV system across MAHs.
- Strong command of EU GVP, the global regulatory framework and inspection expectations
- Demonstrable experience of building, scaling or remediating a PV function
- QPPV or Deputy QPPV experience [desirable]
- Based in the EU/EEA and able to work remotely; fluent English
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Desirable
- Experience in rare disease and oncology.
- Track record leading through inspections and delivering CAPA's
- Experience of M&A safety integration or interim leadership assignments.
What's On Offer
- Senior day rate reflecting the accountability and seniority of the role
- Fully remote, EU-wide
- Real authority and ownership from day one
- A quick, straightforward process
Freelance and interim only. If it's a fit, send your CV or current profile and I'll come back to you quickly. othorpe@barringtonjames.com
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