Job Description

Position Title: Pharmacovigilance (PV) Administrator


Department: Quality


Reports To: Supervising pharmacist


Location: Personal Homecare Pharmacy


Job Type: Full

Job Summary:

The Pharmacovigilance (PV) Administrator/Associate will provide administrative and operational support to the Pharmacovigilance Lead in the safe management of medicines within the homecare pharmacy. The role focuses on day-to-day tasks such as adverse event (AE) reporting, source data verification, reconciliation, and maintaining accurate pharmacovigilance documentation, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmaceutical Company Compliance

Assist in maintaining an up-to-date contract matrix of pharmacovigilance obligations.


Support preparation of documentation required for client reporting or inspections.

Source Data Verification (SDV)

Perform SDV checks to confirm accuracy and completeness of pharmacovigilance data.


Escalate discrepancies or concerns to the PV Lead.

Adverse Event (AE) Reporting & Reconciliation

Receive, log, and track adverse events (AEs) from patients, carers, prescribers, and staff.


Manage AE case processing, follow-up, and reporting to clients and authorities.


Liaise with stakeholders and clients to perform AE reconciliation.

Training & Support

Provide guidance to internal staff on PV processes and reporting requirements.


Support the development and maintenance of PV policies and SOPs.

Quality & Audit Support

Assist in audits and inspections by clients, the MHRA, or internal quality teams.


Maintain audit-ready PV documentation and records.

Key Requirements

Education:

Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, or related discipline.

Essential:

Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or pharmacovigilance.


Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.


Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable using databases.


Effective communication and organisational abilities.

Desirable:

Experience using pharmacovigilance databases (e.g., Argus, ArisG).


Knowledge of MHRA reporting requirements and GVP guidelines.

Rewards:

A rewarding role in a growing healthcare organisation. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Generous holiday allowance Pension scheme Excellent development opportunities NHS discount scheme Volunteer days off Birthday Leave

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (40 hours a week)


Salary: 12.60 per hour