Senior PV Officer in Reading

At STADA we pursue our purpose “Caring for people‘s health as a trusted partner” worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA.

Brittania Pharmaceuticals, part of the STADA Arzneimittel AG group of companies, is a UK based pharmaceutical company specialising in the neurology market. Britannia focuses on innovative products for chronic and serious medical conditions, and in particular, the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. We are highly committed to improving the quality of life for People with Parkinson's disease.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Pharmacovigilance (PV) Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with MHRA/EU regulations, directives, and guidelines. You will act as the deputy Local Pharmacovigilance Officer (LPO), supporting the UK point of contact for MHRA and group PV matters. This role is integral to maintaining the highest standards of pharmacovigilance and contributing to the safety and efficacy of our products.

Your Impact in This Role

• Serve as a key liaison for MHRA and STADA PV matters, ensuring updates to the PV System Master File and Quarterly Reports.
• Develop and update company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with regulatory requirements.
• Support business continuity and crisis management initiatives.
• Manage regulatory activities, including Periodic Safety Update Reports, Safety Variations, Risk Management Materials, and labelling steering committees.
• Play a critical role in audits, inspections, and self-inspection activities, maintaining risk trackers and compliance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including participation in STADA weekly meetings and scientific committees.
• Oversee PV agreements, change controls, software validation, and database user acceptance testing.
• Mentor and train team members while ensuring compliance with MHRA/EU PV regulations and internal standards.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an established PV professional with proven experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional multi-channel communication skills adaptable to all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive problem-solving approach and the ability to work under pressure and on their own initiative.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software tools.

Key Skills & Behaviours

To excel in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Integrity: Acting ethically and respecting internal and external standards.
• Entrepreneurship: Driving new ideas and creating future growth and value.
• Agility: Leading change with flexibility and decisiveness.
• One STADA: Acting in the best interests of the company as a whole.

Core Competencies

• Personal Excellence: Producing high-quality work and adapting to changing priorities.
• Delivering Results: Taking ownership of your work and ensuring accuracy.
• Relationship Building & Communication: Actively listening, interpreting messages, and seeking clarity when needed.
• Driving Change & Innovation: Proactively seeking improvements and successfully implementing changes.

How we care for you

At Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd, our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. We offer a range of benefits in recognition of your contributions:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
• Hybrid working – three days in the office (Mon, Tue, Thu) with the remaining days working from home (Wed & Fri).
• 25 days of annual leave plus.