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Pharmacovigilance Specialist

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Employer: ICON Strategic Solutions
Location: Germany (Home-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Discipline: Clinical Research | Pharmacovigilance
Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Start Date: 23 November 2025
Closing Date: 23 December 2025


About ICON Strategic Solutions

ICON plc is a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, supporting biopharmaceutical innovation and advancing the future of clinical development. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and inclusion, ICON provides world-class expertise across clinical, safety, and regulatory functions.


Position Overview

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking an experienced Pharmacovigilance Specialist to support global drug safety activities across clinical and post-marketing environments. This role focuses on signal detection, aggregate data evaluation, risk management planning, regulatory responses, and safety-related contributions to clinical trial documentation. The position requires strong analytical, scientific, and communication capabilities, alongside hands-on experience in pharmacovigilance and safety surveillance.


Key Responsibilities

Signal Detection & Safety Monitoring

  • Conduct ongoing safety surveillance using recognized tools such as Spotfire and Empirica Signals.

  • Review and assess clinical and safety database outputs.

  • Interpret aggregate safety data from clinical trials and post-marketing sources.

  • Coordinate follow-up actions for missing or incomplete safety information.

  • Review non-ICSR scientific literature for safety monitoring and emerging safety signals.

  • Analyze safety signals, develop signal evaluation reports, and contribute to internal and external safety discussions.

  • Support development of Emerging Safety Issue Reports and safety-related communication.

Risk Management Plans (RMP) & Periodic Safety Reporting

  • Retrieve and summarize relevant safety data.

  • Contribute to authoring or updating RMPs and related documentation.

  • Support local adaptations of RMPs across regions.

  • Provide content contributions for periodic safety reports and regulatory safety documents.

  • Assist in defining important risks and safety concerns.

  • Prepare responses to Health Authority questions related to RMPs and safety reports.

Regulatory Submissions & Safety Variations

  • Provide input into safety modules of CTDs and regulatory submissions.

  • Contribute to ISS/SCS IAP, briefing documents, Modules 2.7.4 and 2.5, and product information.

  • Support Clinical Overview Addendum content related to safety.

  • Prepare responses to Health Authority questions on submissions and safety variations.

Clinical Trial Safety Activities

  • Provide safety-related content for IMPDs, IBs, and informed consent forms.

  • Contribute to trial protocols, analysis plans, database setup, and safety monitoring committee documentation.

  • Prepare responses to questions arising from clinical trial applications.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Participate in audits and inspections in areas of responsibility.

  • Support design and execution of post-authorization safety studies.

  • Contribute to preliminary safety assessments for Due Diligence programs.

  • Develop and manage MedDRA CMQs for potential signal analysis.

  • Create product-specific safety trainings for internal or external teams.

  • Support continuous improvement and standardization of pharmacovigilance processes.


Required Education & Experience

Education

  • MD, PhD, or advanced degree in a biomedical or health-related discipline.

Professional Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in R&D functions such as pharmacovigilance, clinical development, medical affairs, or regulatory affairs.

  • Prior pharmacovigilance experience is strongly preferred.

  • Proven experience in scientific literature review, especially non-ICSR literature.

  • Signal detection experience is required.

  • Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical abilities and scientific writing skills.

  • Thorough understanding of safety surveillance processes and regulatory expectations.

  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

  • Familiarity with safety databases, signal detection tools, and MedDRA.

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in international teams.


What ICON Offers

ICON provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive global benefits package designed to support well-being, work-life balance, and long-term financial stability. Depending on country location, benefits may include:

  • Multiple annual leave options.

  • Health insurance plans tailored for individuals and families.

  • Competitive retirement planning solutions.

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.

  • Life assurance coverage.

  • Flexible, country-specific optional benefits such as childcare vouchers, discounted gym memberships, health assessments, and travel subsidies.

For more information, visit ICON's careers site.


Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

ICON fosters an inclusive workplace, free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, identity, disability, national origin, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates requiring support throughout the recruitment process.