Sr. Pharmacovigilance (PV) Clinical Scientist

Job Description

Senior Pharmacovigilance (PV) Clinical Scientist
Location: South San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT
Interview Process: Two Rounds (30-minute Hiring Manager Interview + 30-minute Leadership Interview)
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmacovigilance (PV) Clinical Scientist to join its Patient Safety and PV Compliance team . This high-impact contract role is ideal for a safety professional with deep expertise in pharmacovigilance, adverse event case processing, Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), drug safety compliance, and regulatory reporting .


In this position, you will lead clinical review activities, oversee case quality and compliance, support vendor oversight, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure patient safety standards are maintained across the organization. The successful candidate will bring strong scientific judgment, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesPharmacovigilance & Case Management

• Perform clinical review, evaluation, and processing of adverse event (AE) reports.
• Conduct triage assessments, including seriousness, validity, causality, and medical review of cases.
• Complete accurate and timely safety data entry and case processing within the global safety database.
• Perform labeling assessments and follow-up activities for reported adverse events.
• Ensure high-quality ICSR processing in accordance with company procedures, FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, EMA requirements, and global pharmacovigilance standards.
• Support AE reconciliation and Case Transmission Verification (CTV) activities as applicable.

Quality & Compliance Oversight

• Lead initiatives to ensure the quality and compliance of ICSRs and Health Authority submissions.
• Monitor case processing metrics, evaluate error trends, and assess potential compliance impacts.
• Conduct trend analysis of vendor case processing issues and escalate findings as appropriate.
• Ensure timely correction of identified data quality issues within safety systems.
• Perform impact assessments for new or revised SOPs and regulatory requirements, implementing necessary process updates.

Process Improvement & Vendor Management

• Create, update, and maintain SOPs, training materials, and operational procedures.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance PV compliance and operational efficiency.
• Assist with oversight of pharmacovigilance vendors, identifying risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor follow-up activities and correspondence processes to ensure regulatory compliance.

Training, Leadership & Collaboration

• Train and mentor internal teams and external vendors on PV processes, compliance requirements, and safety systems.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for safety-related activities and global safety database processes.
• Develop executive summaries and quarterly quality trend reports for leadership review.
• Partner with cross-functional departments on safety data exchange and patient safety initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for safety-related projects and stakeholder communications.
• Support audits, inspections, presentations, and educational initiatives for internal and external audiences.

QualificationsRequired Education

• Healthcare Professional degree, such as:
  • RN, BSN, MSN
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • RPh, B.Pharm, PharmD
  • MD

Required Experience

• 5-7+ years of pharmacovigilance experience within a biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or related healthcare environment; or equivalent clinical experience with strong drug safety expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Adverse Event (AE) reporting
  • Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
  • FDA safety regulations and submissions
  • ICH guidelines
  • EMA regulations
  • Global pharmacovigilance requirements
• Experience with scientific or medical writing.
• Strong computer proficiency and data entry experience.
• Project management experience.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong medical and scientific assessment capabilities.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring experience.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze complex safety data and compliance issues.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with internal and external partners in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Pharmacovigilance Clinical Scientist to play a critical role in drug safety, patient safety compliance, ICSR quality oversight, regulatory reporting, and pharmacovigilance operations while partnering with industry-leading professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Meet Your Recruiter

Ahad Khan


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