Director, Pharmacovigilance (LPVM) UKIRL & UK Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (UK QPPV)
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Director Pharmacovigilance (LPVM) UK/IRL & UK Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (UK QPPV)Company:
Ipsen LtdAbout Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience with global hubs in the U.S. France and the U.K we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration excellence and impact. At Ipsen every individual is empowered to be their true selves grow and thrive alongside the companys success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth creating real impact on patients and society!
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Job Description:
Location: London Paddington (Hybrid)
Division: Pharmacovigilance (Medical) UK & Ireland
About Ipsen
Ipsen is a growing global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation in Oncology Rare Diseases and Neuroscience. With a strong patientcentred culture we are committed to developing transformative therapies and advancing science to improve lives. Our London hub plays a key role across our UK & Ireland operations supporting strategic growth and excellence across all functions.
Join a purposedriven organisation where every colleague makes an impact for patients for society and for each other.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Director Pharmacovigilance (LPVM) UK/IRL & UK QPPV to lead and oversee Ipsens Pharmacovigilance operations across the UK & Ireland. This pivotal role combines senior leadership responsibility with legal QPPV accountability ensuring the safety of patients and the compliance robustness and continuous improvement of our local PV system.
You will serve as Ipsens senior PV authority in the UK acting as the primary point of contact for the MHRA and will be instrumental in shaping safety governance PV strategy and inspection readiness across the affiliate.
Key Responsibilities
In this critical role you will:
- Serve as the 24/7 MHRA point of contact for all PV matters ensuring business continuity and compliant backup arrangements.
- Provide endtoend leadership of the UK PV system ensuring adherence to UK legislation GVP requirements Human Medicines Regulations and Ipsen SOPs.
- Maintain full oversight and quality assurance of the UK PSMF PV processes and local safety activities.
- Lead and mentor the UK/IE PV team fostering a culture of integrity collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Oversee external PV service providers to ensure compliant case handling data integrity and inspection readiness.
- Provide strategic PV expertise during product launches MA transfers audits and inspections.
- Collaborate crossfunctionally with Regulatory Medical Affairs Quality and Global Patient Safety teams to ensure an aligned and effective PV system.
- Represent Ipsen at regulatory interactions and industry forums (e.g. ABPI IPHA MHRA HPRA).
What Were Looking For
Were looking for an experienced and inspiring leader with:
- Extensive PV experience at senior leadership level.
- Indepth expertise in UK/EU PV regulations GVP ICH and CIOMS.
- Proven experience driving PV system oversight process optimisation and compliance.
- A strong track record in regulatory inspections and CAPA management.
- Exceptional communication crossfunctional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A degree in Medicine Pharmacy or Life Sciences (essential).
- Previous QPPV or Deputy QPPV experience (advantageous).
Who You Are
You are a strategic thinker and thrive in complex environments influence effectively across functions and bring clarity structure and direction to highstakes decisions.
Your leadership embodies Ipsens values and our commitment to patients and society.
What We Offer
- A key leadership role with direct influence on UK & Ireland patient safety.
- A supportive purposedriven culture where your impact is felt every day.
- Hybrid working (in line with Ipsen policy).
- Opportunities to collaborate with global experts across our therapeutic areas.
Join us and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety while shaping the future of Ipsens UK & Ireland operations.
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About Company
Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care to improve the lives of patients around the world.
