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Senior Manager, Pharmacovigilance (Pv) Auditing

10 Feb. 24, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Job Title: Senior Manager, Pharmacovigilance (PV) Auditing

Location: Remote – United Kingdom, Switzerland, +2 more locations
Department: Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance
Reports To: Director, Pharmacovigilance Auditing


Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Pharmacovigilance (PV) Auditing is responsible for ensuring compliance with global PV regulations by conducting audits of PV systems, processes, and third-party partners. The role ensures the safety and efficacy of Bristol Myers Squibb’s marketed pharmaceutical products through rigorous quality assurance practices.


Key Responsibilities

1. Audit & Compliance Oversight

  • Lead and coordinate internal and external pharmacovigilance audits covering:

    • Critical PV processes

    • Affiliates

    • Licensing partners

    • Service providers/vendors

    • Distributors

    • Non-Interventional Post-Authorization Safety Studies (NI PASS)

  • Document audit findings and prepare detailed audit reports within procedural timelines.

  • Provide expert guidance on PV compliance issues and escalate concerns as needed.

  • Develop and oversee corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) in response to audit findings.

  • Monitor and review the effectiveness of CAPA implementation in BMS Quality Management Systems.

  • Contribute to global audit planning by analyzing signals, trends, risks, and compliance gaps.

2. Regulatory & Industry Standards Compliance

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global and country-specific PV regulations and guidelines.

  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on PV compliance, advising internal teams on regulatory, clinical safety, and pharmacovigilance matters.

  • Ensure compliance with ICH, FDA, EMA, MHRA, and other global health authority requirements.

3. Inspection & Quality Assurance Support

  • Provide support for regulatory inspections, including:

    • Mock interviews

    • Document review

    • Backroom support during inspections

  • Actively share knowledge across departments and functional lines through knowledge-sharing processes and systems.


Qualifications & Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Pharmacy, Medicine, Life Sciences, or a related field.

Experience & Competencies:

  • Experience in Pharmacovigilance (PV), Regulatory Affairs, or Clinical Safety is required.

  • Prior Quality Assurance, Compliance, or PV Auditing experience is preferred.

  • Strong problem-solving skills to navigate complex process and quality-related challenges.

  • Proficiency in data analysis to identify risks, trends, and insights for audit planning.

  • Ability to adapt to changing business conditions and proactively improve processes.

Technical & Soft Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of clinical safety, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory affairs.

  • Familiarity with global PV legislation and guidelines.

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills.

  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary & incentives (based on experience and location).

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and work-life balance programs.

  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.


Work Environment & Travel

  • Remote work flexibility with occasional travel as needed.

  • Some travel may be required for onsite audits, regulatory inspections, and industry conferences.


Why Join Bristol Myers Squibb?

BMS offers an opportunity to work in a challenging, meaningful, and innovative environment, where you can contribute to life-changing scientific advancements. Join a diverse team dedicated to transforming patients’ lives through science.

Apply today and make an impact!