Global Pharmacovigilance Excellence Lead

About the Role ICON is seeking a Global Pharmacovigilance Excellence Lead to oversee pharmacovigilance activities and drive transformational initiatives within GPV. This is a 12-month contract, fully homebased in the UK or Belgium, with responsibilities spanning safety operations, process improvement, and compliance across clinical development. What You'll Do

• Oversee pharmacovigilance and drug safety operations, balancing quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead capability-building projects, developing plans and business cases, and driving enhancements to GPV methodologies, tools, frameworks, and capabilities.
• Manage project plans, milestones, and communications to key stakeholders and governance committees.
• Support infrastructure updates, procedures, tools, data flows, and documentation for GPV activities.
• Partner with IT on digital and automation initiatives, including automation, workflow optimization, and responsible AI integration. What We're Looking For
• Strong background in pharmacovigilance and drug safety with proven management experience and commitment to quality.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Significant experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety, ideally within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to drug safety and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders. Nice to Have
• Experience with digital and automation initiatives, including automation, workflow optimization, and responsible AI integration.
• Experience with PV-system related activities such as CAPA and deviation management, PSMF maintenance, and inspection readiness, as well as partner management. Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary on a market-competitive basis.
• 12-month contract (initially) with fully homebased work in the UK or Belgium.
• Benefits include annual leave entitlements, health insurance, retirement planning, LifeWorks/EAP, life assurance, and flexible country-specific options such as childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, and gym memberships.
• ICON is committed to inclusion and belonging, providing an accessible environment for all candidates.