Local Pharmacovigilance Representative - Turkey (Consultant)

Job Title: Local Pharmacovigilance Representative - Turkey
Function: Pharmacovigilance

About the Role
We are seeking a Consultant Local Pharmacovigilance Representative in Turkey to support regulatory safety activities at a country level. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with local pharmacovigilance requirements, including safety reporting, regulatory submissions, and liaison with local health authorities.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of drug safety oversight while working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.

This is a zero hour long running contract where you can expect around 10 hours of work per month starting in June so can easily fit around other contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Local Regulatory Reporting

• Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of local safety reporting requirements
• Register as the Local Pharmacovigilance Representative with relevant regulatory authorities
• Prepare and submit expedited and periodic safety reports in line with local regulations
• Translate safety reports, regulatory documents, and correspondence from English into the local language accurately
• Provide ongoing pharmacovigilance support to internal teams as required

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with pharmacovigilance teams to ensure compliance and timely submissions to Ministry of Health, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency
• Liaise with local regulatory authorities to understand requirements and manage submissions effectively

Why Join
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to patient safety and regulatory compliance in a dynamic, international environment. You’ll work alongside experienced pharmacovigilance professionals and gain exposure to diverse regulatory frameworks.

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of Turkish local pharmacovigilance reporting requirements (clinical and post-authorisation)
• Experience with Ministry of Health, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency submissions
• Fluency in English and the relevant local language (written and verbal)
• A degree in pharmacy, life sciences, or a healthcare-related field is desirable

Experience

• Experience working in clinical trials, either within a CRO, sponsor organisation, regulatory authority, or similar setting
• Proven experience submitting safety reports to regulatory authorities

Skills

• Strong grasp of scientific and medical terminology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in standard software tools such as Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat

• Competitive hourly rate