Make your mark for patientsTo strengthen our R&D and Pharmacovigilance Quality department, we are looking for an Impact Quality Lead GVP responsible for implementing and maintaining a balanced, proactive, global approach to pharmacovigilance (PV) compliance, based in Braine l’Alleud, Belgium.About the roleThe Impact Quality Lead falls within the Impact Quality team within R&D and Pharmacovigilance Quality. This position is a global role responsible for ensuring pharmacovigilance (PV) activities are conducted in accordance with applicable global regulatory requirements, guidelines, policies, procedures, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate for this position should possess GVP experience in the pharmaceutical industry and have work experience supporting pharmacovigilance quality assurance, along with a demonstrated track record of success in providing quality oversight to critical PV processes such as case processing, aggregate reports, quality assurance systems, PV vendors, audits, Safety Data Exchange Agreements, etc. A candidate that also possesses GCP experience would be ideal.You will work withThe role will collaborate closely with UCB cross-functional teams supporting pharmacovigilance activities including the Global Pharmacovigilance organization, Affiliate Offices, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial teams, etc. Key responsibilities include overseeing the pharmacovigilance system and pharmacovigilance quality system and providing oversight to Phase IV studies and post-marketing commitments.What you will doThe Impact Quality Lead GVP is responsible for providing quality oversight to the UCB Pharmacovigilance System and the UCB Pharmacovigilance Quality Management System. Specific tasks include:Providing expert guidance on Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) global regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA, ICH), and industry best practices to ensure compliance and operational excellence.Supporting Phase IV study types (i.e., Non-Interventional Studies, Compassionate Use, Surveys, Managed Access Programs, Named Patient Programs, Patient Centered Outcomes Research, Registries).Providing oversight to UCB patient-centric initiatives (including patient support programs, market research programs, digital initiatives, IIS, PASS, medical information, collaboration studies).Ensuring PV outputs are compliant including individual case safety reports (ICSRs), development safety update report (DSURs), Risk Management Plan (RMPs), and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS), etc.Developing and executing a comprehensive and efficient Quality Assurance strategy for critical PV processes, aligning with UCB SOPs and regulatory requirements.Monitoring compliance with global regulatory requirements by ensuring the implementation of appropriate SOPs, processes, metrics, and monitoring of performance and compliance, and training at a global level.Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience, and skillsBachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Master’s degree is a plus, with 8 – 10 years of experience in drug safety/pharmacovigilance quality assurance or compliance within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.Proficiency in internal auditing, partner auditing, risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and inspection management activities preferred.Knowledge of GVP and GCP, and applicable regulatory frameworks.Ability to proactively identify, assess, and identify solutions to mitigate potential risks to the pharmacovigilance system.Ability to lead medium to high complexity projects.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!About usUCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.Why work with us?At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, contact us at EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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