Local Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (LQPPV)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Local Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (LQPPV) to join a global organisation operating within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.

This is a critical position responsible for ensuring compliance with local pharmacovigilance regulations and acting as the primary point of contact with national Regulatory Authorities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining patient safety standards, supporting inspections and audits, and providing local pharmacovigilance oversight across marketed products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the designated Local Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (LQPPV) in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary pharmacovigilance contact for national Regulatory Authorities.
• Support and manage interactions with Regulatory Authorities, including responding to safety-related enquiries.
• Assist with the preparation and management of pharmacovigilance inspections and audits.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with national pharmacovigilance legislation, guidance, and reporting requirements.
• Support the implementation and oversight of local risk minimisation measures.
• Collaborate with global pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, quality, and medical teams.
• Provide local expertise and guidance on pharmacovigilance processes and regulations.
• Maintain oversight of safety reporting activities and relevant pharmacovigilance systems.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, or a related healthcare discipline.
• Significant experience within Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety.
• Strong understanding of local pharmacovigilance legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience interacting with Regulatory Authorities and supporting inspections or audits.
• Excellent knowledge of adverse event reporting, safety surveillance, and pharmacovigilance compliance.
• Fluent in English and the local language of the relevant country.
• Ability to work independently and act as a representative for pharmacovigilance matters within the local market.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience acting as an LQPPV, Deputy LQPPV, Local Safety Officer, or similar pharmacovigilance representative.
• Experience using safety databases and electronic regulatory reporting systems.
• Knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and post-marketing safety requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate will be a highly organised pharmacovigilance professional with strong regulatory knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to operate confidently in a regulated environment. You will be comfortable working autonomously while partnering with both local and global teams to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance.

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About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Theresa Ayebaare (Recruiter I) at Planet Pharma for more information:

E: TAyebaare@planet-pharma.co.uk

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