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Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance

OCUGEN OPCO INC

Amsterdam
Other
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Pharmacovigilance
EU QPPV
EMA GVP
PSMF
Regulatory Affairs
Clinical Development
Risk Management Plans
DSUR
PSUR
Safety Reporting
Vendor Management
Quality Oversight
Regulatory Inspections
Biotechnology
Gene Therapy
Cell Therapy

Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Amsterdam - Amsterdam, , Salary Range: Undisclosed, About Ocugen Netherlands B.V. Ocugen Netherlands B.V. is the European subsidiary of Ocugen, Inc., a U.S.-based biotechnology company focused on developing innovative gene and cell therapies and vaccines to improve patients’ lives. Our work includes advancing novel treatments for serious retinal diseases with significant unmet medical needs. We are establishing our European operations in Amsterdam to support clinical development, regulatory activities, and future commercialization. Joining our growing team offers the opportunity to help build our European presence, collaborate with colleagues across the United States and internationally, and contribute to bringing potentially transformative therapies to patients. This position is based onsite at our Amsterdam office, with in-office attendance expected.   Position Summary This role is responsible for developing and maintaining a compliant European pharmacovigilance system that supports clinical development, regulatory submissions, and future commercialization. The QPPV will establish pharmacovigilance infrastructure, governance, and quality systems, ensure compliance with European Medicines Agency (EMA) Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), and partner closely with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Quality, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to integrate patient safety throughout the product lifecycle.   As Ocugen expands its European presence, the QPPV will develop scalable pharmacovigilance capabilities that support multiple product approvals, commercialization, and continued organizational growth.   Responsibilities Pharmacovigilance Leadership Serve as Ocugen's designated EU Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV), ensuring compliance with applicable European pharmacovigilance regulations. Establish, implement, and maintain the Company's European pharmacovigilance system in accordance with EMA Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP). Develop and maintain the Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) and support pharmacovigilance procedures. Ensure the pharmacovigilance system remains inspection-ready and compliant with evolving regulatory requirements. Patient Safety & Regulatory Support Support European clinical development programs by providing pharmacovigilance oversight and safety expertise. Partner with Regulatory Affairs to support Marketing Authorization Applications (MAAs), lifecycle management activities, and regulatory authority interactions. Contribute to Risk Management Plans (RMPs), Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs), Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs/PBRERs), and other regulatory safety submissions. Monitor emerging safety information and support benefit-risk evaluations throughout product development and commercialization. Operational Management Manage day-to-day European pharmacovigilance activities, including oversight of safety reporting processes and regulatory compliance. Manage pharmacovigilance vendors, CROs, and external service providers to ensure high-quality and compliant operations. Establish pharmacovigilance metrics, quality oversight, and continuous process improvements. Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), as applicable. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with the General Manager and collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Quality, Medical Affairs, and Global Drug Safety to integrate patient safety throughout the product lifecycle. Support the development of scalable pharmacovigilance processes that align with Ocugen's European growth and commercialization plans. Provide pharmacovigilance guidance to internal stakeholders on applicable European safety requirements and best practices.   Qualifications: Advanced degree in Pharmacy (PharmD), Medicine (MD), Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related scientific discipline required. Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent) preferred. 7–10 years of progressive pharmacovigilance or drug safety experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Experience supporting European pharmacovigilance activities and working within the EMA regulatory environment. Experience supporting clinical development programs, regulatory submissions, and pharmacovigilance compliance. Experience implementing and maintaining pharmacovigilance processes, systems, and vendor oversight. Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits. Prior experience serving as, or supporting, an EU QPPV is preferred. Experience in biologics, gene therapy, cell therapy, ATMPs, or rare diseases is preferred.   Working Conditions This position operates in an office setting, in person. Job may additionally require incumbent to be available outside of these hours to handle priority business needs.   Ocugen is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, we make all of our employment decisions based upon merit, qualifications, abilities, and an individual’s conduct and performance. We will not make any of our decisions, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including sexual orientation, gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under the law. Ocugen complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.  

Core Responsibilities

The QPPV will establish and maintain a compliant European pharmacovigilance system in accordance with EMA Good Pharmacovigilance Practices. They will provide safety expertise for clinical development programs and manage regulatory submissions, vendor oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an advanced degree in a scientific discipline and possess 7–10 years of progressive experience in pharmacovigilance within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Expertise in EMA regulatory environments and experience supporting clinical development and regulatory inspections are required.

About OCUGEN OPCO INC

Industry: Biotechnology Research

Company size: 51-200 employees

Ocugen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene therapies to address major blindness diseases and offer hope for patients across the globe. We are making an impact on patient’s lives through courageous innovation—forging new scientific paths that harness our unique intellectual and human capital. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to address significant unmet medical need for large patient populations through our gene-agnostic approach.

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