Introduction

Local Pharmacovigilance Responsible (Deputy LPV)

(6 to 12-month contract) Laval, Quebec (Hybrid)

What are you going to do 

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of the local pharmacovigilance system in accordance with global and local regulatory requirements.
  • Manage and process adverse event reports and other pharmacovigilance cases from all sources in compliance with internal procedures and reporting timelines.
  • Conduct local literature reviews and ensure appropriate processing of safety information identified through literature monitoring.
  • Support local signal detection activities and communicate potential safety signals to Global Safety.
  • Maintain oversight of safety reporting activities related to clinical studies, non-interventional studies, and patient support or compassionate use programs.
  • Provide local safety information for periodic safety reports and ensure local regulatory submissions are completed as required.
  • Support the implementation and monitoring of Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and additional Risk Minimization Measures (RMMs).
  • Coordinate responses to safety-related inquiries from regulatory authorities and support safety communications to healthcare professionals and consumers.
  • Contribute to local labeling updates and implementation of safety-related regulatory commitments.
  • Maintain the local pharmacovigilance quality system, including training, compliance monitoring, documentation, and record management.
  • Participate in the establishment, maintenance, and oversight of pharmacovigilance agreements with third-party partners and service providers.
  • Support business continuity planning to ensure uninterrupted pharmacovigilance operations.
  • Monitor changes in local pharmacovigilance regulations and assess their impact on local processes.
  • Act as a key contact during pharmacovigilance audits and inspections and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
  • Promote a culture of patient safety, regulatory compliance, and pharmacovigilance awareness across the organization.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of pharmacovigilance experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience managing pharmacovigilance case processing and safety reporting activities.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian pharmacovigilance regulations, Health Canada requirements, and Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP).
  • Experience supporting pharmacovigilance compliance activities, including CAPA management and quality system processes.
  • Bilingualism (English and French) required.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance with regulatory timelines.

What we offer 

What We Offer

Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a fulltime job in itself. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with on-boarding. We'll get you going while you get on with the job.

About Us

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Closing: 25 October 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

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The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

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