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Abacus Medicine Group

Pharmacovigilance Specialist

1w

Abacus Medicine Group

Alkmaar, NL · Full-time · €70,000 – €95,000

About this role

Join Abacus Medicine Group in a senior pharmacovigilance role as Deputy QPPV. Support the Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance in maintaining oversight of the pharmacovigilance system. Ensure compliance with EU legislation and Good Pharmacovigilance Practices for medicinal products where the company acts as MAH.

Act as delegate to the QPPV during absences, serving as key point of contact for health authorities like the EMA. Oversee pharmacovigilance activities for internal teams, external partners, commercial partnerships, parallel distribution, and parallel import. Maintain an inspection-ready Pharmacovigilance System Master File and robust processes for adverse event collection, assessment, and reporting.

Contribute to signal detection, Risk Management Plans, PV audits, inspections, and CAPA follow-up. Monitor compliance through KPIs and quality metrics. Support PV oversight for partner products, safety data exchange agreements, and reconciliation activities.

Operate in a highly regulated environment with system ownership, partner management, and regulatory accountability across Europe. Bring strong pharmacovigilance experience at system level with understanding of regulatory requirements and partner setups. Play a key role in patient safety and continuous improvement of the PV system.

Requirements

  • 7–10 years of pharmacovigilance experience, preferable from a QPPV office or similar oversight role
  • Strong knowledge of EU pharmacovigilance legislation and GVP guidelines
  • Experience with PV system oversight and regulatory compliance
  • Ideally worked with commercial partners and/or parallel import/distribution setups
  • Relevant scientific degree (e.g. biological, pharmaceutical, or medical sciences)
  • Fluent in English; additional EU languages (e.g. Dutch) are an advantage
  • Structured and analytical, with a strong sense of accountability

Responsibilities

  • Act as deputy QPPV and step in during absences, taking on delegated responsibilities
  • Maintain an inspection-ready Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF)
  • Support creation, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of PV system, including SOPs and working instructions
  • Ensure robust processes for collection, assessment, and reporting of adverse events in line with regulatory timelines
  • Oversee pharmacovigilance activities performed by internal teams and external partners
  • Support signal detection activities and maintenance of Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
  • Contribute to PV audits and inspections, including preparation and follow-up (CAPAs)
  • Monitor PV compliance through KPIs and quality metrics