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.

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Closing: October 25, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-294817

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