Some roles manage processes. This one protects patients.
At ICON, we're not just conducting clinical trials—we're shaping the future of healthcare through rigorous safety monitoring and unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence. We're looking for a Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance who understands that behind every adverse event report is a patient, a family, and a story. Your leadership will ensure that story is handled with precision, urgency, and care.
Why This Role Exists
Pharmacovigilance isn't just about compliance—it's about trust. Patients trust that their safety data will be handled responsibly. Regulators trust that submissions will be accurate and timely. Your team trusts that you'll provide clear direction and support.
As Supervisor, you'll be the bridge between operational execution and strategic oversight. You'll ensure that safety reporting runs like clockwork, that regulatory deadlines are met without exception, and that your team has the tools, training, and confidence to do their best work.
What You'll Actually Do
Lead Safety Operations
You'll oversee day-to-day pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring that adverse event reports are processed, evaluated, and submitted to regulatory authorities with speed and accuracy. No detail slips through on your watch.
Manage Submission Workflows
From intake to archive, you'll own the safety submission process. You'll track timelines, manage priorities, and ensure every regulatory submission meets global requirements and internal standards.
Collaborate Across Functions
You'll work hand-in-hand with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Data Management—not in silos, but as one integrated team. When processes need optimization, you'll lead the charge.
Ensure Global Compliance
ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, local regulations—you know them, you live them, and you'll ensure your team does too. You'll maintain deep knowledge of evolving pharmacovigilance guidelines and translate them into actionable workflows.
Lead and Develop Your Team
You'll provide day-to-day guidance, training, and mentorship to your pharmacovigilance team. You'll help them navigate complex cases, prioritize competing demands, and grow in their own careers.
Drive Quality and Continuous Improvement
You'll identify opportunities to strengthen processes, reduce risk, and improve efficiency. When issues arise, you'll address them head-on—with solutions, not just explanations.
What You'll Bring
The Essentials
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related field
- Solid experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety, with exposure to clinical trials and/or post-marketing surveillance
- Strong working knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines
- Experience managing safety submissions and interacting with regulatory authorities
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear communication skills—you can explain complex safety concepts to diverse stakeholders
The Differentiators
- Experience with safety databases (Argus, ARISg, or similar)
- Prior people management or team leadership experience
- Involvement in regulatory inspections or audits
- Advanced degree or PV certification
Who Thrives Here
You're the person who:
- Reads an adverse event report and thinks: "What else do we need to know?"
- Meets a regulatory deadline and immediately looks ahead to the next one
- Notices when a team member is struggling and steps in to help before being asked
- Can explain a complex safety regulation to a colleague without making them feel overwhelmed
- Cares deeply about doing things right—not because someone's watching, but because patients are counting on it
What ICON Offers You
We know that great work happens when people feel supported. That's why we offer:
💰 Competitive compensation – Salary, performance incentives, and retirement planning
🏥 Comprehensive health benefits – Tailored to you and your family's needs
🌍 Global Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to professional well-being support through LifeWorks
🏖️ Generous leave entitlements – Because rest matters
🛡️ Life assurance – Peace of mind for the unexpected
🚲 Flexible local benefits – May include childcare support, bike schemes, gym discounts, travel subsidies, and more
Inclusion & Belonging
At ICON, inclusion isn't a policy—it's how we work. We're dedicated to providing an accessible, discrimination-free environment for all candidates. If you need accommodations during the application process, just let us know.
Not Sure If You Meet Every Requirement?
Apply anyway. Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. We'd rather hear your story than wonder what we missed. You might be exactly who we're looking for—for this role or another.
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
If you're a pharmacovigilance professional ready to step into leadership—to protect patients, guide a team, and ensure safety reporting excellence—we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join ICON as Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
