Director, Pharmacovigilance (LPVM) UK/IRL & UK Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (UK QPPV)
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Director, Pharmacovigilance (LPVM) UK/IRL & UK Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (UK QPPV)Company:
Ipsen Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
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Job Description:
Location: London, Paddington (Hybrid)
Division: Pharmacovigilance (Medical), UK & Ireland
Ipsen is a growing global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and Neuroscience. With a strong patient‑centred culture, we are committed to developing transformative therapies and advancing science to improve lives. Our London hub plays a key role across our UK & Ireland operations, supporting strategic growth and excellence across all functions.
Join a purpose‑driven organisation where every colleague makes an impact — for patients, for society, and for each other.
The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Director, Pharmacovigilance (LPVM) UK/IRL & UK QPPV to lead and oversee Ipsen’s Pharmacovigilance operations across the UK & Ireland. This pivotal role combines senior leadership responsibility with legal QPPV accountability, ensuring the safety of patients and the compliance, robustness, and continuous improvement of our local PV system.
You will serve as Ipsen’s senior PV authority in the UK, acting as the primary point of contact for the MHRA, and will be instrumental in shaping safety governance, PV strategy, and inspection readiness across the affiliate.
Key ResponsibilitiesIn this critical role, you will:
- Serve as the 24/7 MHRA point of contact for all PV matters, ensuring business continuity and compliant back‑up arrangements.
- Provide end‑to‑end leadership of the UK PV system, ensuring adherence to UK legislation, GVP requirements, Human Medicines Regulations, and Ipsen SOPs.
- Maintain full oversight and quality assurance of the UK PSMF, PV processes, and local safety activities.
- Lead and mentor the UK/IE PV team, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Oversee external PV service providers to ensure compliant case handling, data integrity, and inspection readiness.
- Provide strategic PV expertise during product launches, MA transfers, audits, and inspections.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Quality, and Global Patient Safety teams to ensure an aligned and effective PV system.
- Represent Ipsen at regulatory interactions and industry forums (e.g. ABPI, IPHA, MHRA, HPRA).
We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring leader with:
- Extensive PV experience at senior leadership level.
- In‑depth expertise in UK/EU PV regulations, GVP, ICH and CIOMS.
- Proven experience driving PV system oversight, process optimisation, and compliance.
- A strong track record in regulatory inspections and CAPA management.
- Exceptional communication, cross‑functional leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or Life Sciences (essential).
- Previous QPPV or Deputy QPPV experience (advantageous).
You are a strategic thinker and thrive in complex environments, influence effectively across functions, and bring clarity, structure, and direction to high‑stakes decisions.
Your leadership embodies Ipsen’s values and our commitment to patients and society.
What We Offer- A key leadership role with direct influence on UK & Ireland patient safety.
- A supportive, purpose‑driven culture where your impact is felt every day.
- Hybrid working (in line with Ipsen policy).
- Opportunities to collaborate with global experts across our therapeutic areas.
Join us and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety while shaping the future of Ipsen’s UK & Ireland operations.
Ipsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad medical, dental, and vision offerings. Company materials emphasize a wide-ranging package that supports overall wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted with a competitive 401(k) match and access to an employee stock purchase plan. These elements are frequently cited as strengths in the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave and company-provided backup child and elder care. These programs complement core benefits and add practical day-to-day value.
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Ipsen is a French leading global mid-size biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France focusing its efforts where unmet medical needs are greatest. Ipsen develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. We have over 5000 employees worldwide and our medicines are registered in more than 100 countries, with direct commercial presence in over 30 countries. Ipsen has 4 global R&D hubs and 3 pharmaceutical development centers around the world
