Specialist in Pharmacovigilance & Safety

The Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University is a large, multinational community of researchers, professional services staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

We tackle the big diseases and health concerns of our time by forming partnerships with researchers and building lasting relationships with the public. 
 
An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist in Pharmacovigilance & Safety to join the Centre for Trials Research. We are seeking a Specialist in Pharmacovigilance & Safety to ensure the accurate entry, coding and reporting of all pharmacovigilance and safety data, and to provide support and advice to the trial teams on the pharmacovigilance and safety requirements dictated by the Clinical Trials Regulations.

You should have a Degree/NVQ 6 or equivalent Professional membership/experience, substantial experience of working within a research or clinical trials environment, with demonstrable administrative experience, and the ability to work unsupervised to deadlines, planning and setting priorities for own work and that of others and monitoring progress. Applications from graduates (or equivalent experience) with excellent administrative skills are encouraged.  Experience of working in Pharmacovigilance & Safety, research governance or quality assurance environment is advantageous, however training will be available. We would also be delighted to hear from you if you feel that you have equivalent qualifications or experience not specifically mentioned here.

With a culture of continuous professional and career development the Centre has an excellent track record of helping people develop in their areas of interest, with many progressing within the Centre itself, the wider University or further afield.

For informal discussions you are welcome to contact the recruiter (Kathryn Hollands, Senior Pharmacovigilance & Safety Specialist) on HollandsK1@Cardiff.ac.uk

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term post for 12 months.

Salary: £33,232 - £35,880 per annum (Grade 5).

The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Closing date: Sunday, 23 February 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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