Capabilities
Trusted PVG Staffing Solutions.
We are committed to not only finding candidates with the right professional qualifications but also ensuring they align with your organizational values. By thoroughly understanding your business, we select candidates who embody and advance your core principles in their pharmacovigilance roles.
Partner with Barrington James for exceptional Pharmacovigilance (PVG) solutions. Our placement history includes, but is not limited to:
Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
- SVP, Global Head of Patient Safety
- VP, Global Head of Drug safety and Pharmacovigilance
- Head of Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
- Senior Director / Grouper leader
- Director / Lead
- Associate Director
- Senior Manager
- Manager
- Drug Safety Officer
- Specialist
- Associate
QPPV Office
- Global Head of QPPV Office
- Global QPPV
- EU QPPV
- LQPPV
Pharmacovigilance (PVG) & Drug Safety Specialisms
Today’s Talent, Tomorrow’s Innovation.
Global Life Science Recruitment
Years of Market Experience.
With decades of market expertise, we understand what it takes to hire efficiently and effectively. By partnering with Barrington James, you can maintain business productivity, prevent project delays, and eliminate unnecessary costs.
Permanent (Direct Hire)
Our permanent staffing and recruitment solutions are designed to support life sciences companies at every stage of growth. We understand the unique challenges you face—from discovery through to post-market surveillance—and we leverage our international presence to deliver talent solutions that are comprehensive, customized, and targeted for long-term success.
Contract & Interim
Our contract and interim staffing and recruitment services empower companies to scale up or down with the flexibility and speed essential to the fast-paced life sciences industry. We understand that in drug development, product manufacturing, or regulatory compliance, having the right talent at critical moments can make or break your project.
Board & Executive
Our Executive Search practice is a high-touch, deeply rigorous service which has a rich history making critical senior appointments for our Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Digital Health and Healthcare Service clients.
Case Studies
How Have We Helped.
Jobs
Our Latest Roles.
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions.
How do I find qualified Pharmacovigilance professionals for my safety team?
Pharmacovigilance and drug safety is a regulated, specialist function where experience and regulatory knowledge are non-negotiable. Barrington James has a dedicated PV and drug safety practice, placing Drug Safety Associates, PV Scientists, Safety Physicians, and Heads of Pharmacovigilance across pharma, biotech, CRO, and contract safety organisations.
What pharmacovigilance roles do specialist life science recruiters cover?
PV roles range from Drug Safety Associates and Medical Reviewers to QPPV-qualified Pharmacovigilance Directors and Global Heads of Drug Safety. Barrington James places across the full range, including roles in signal detection, aggregate reporting, risk management, and PV system oversight.
How do I recruit a QPPV or Deputy QPPV for my EU MAH obligations?
QPPV appointments are among the most critical and legally significant hires a pharma or biotech company can make. Barrington James has experience identifying and placing QPPV-qualified professionals and can support organisations in meeting their EU MAH pharmacovigilance obligations.
Can I hire pharmacovigilance staff on a contract basis to manage peak workloads?
PV workloads can spike around product launches, PSUR submissions, or signal investigations. Barrington James provides contract pharmacovigilance recruitment, enabling organisations to access experienced PV professionals on a flexible basis when workload demands it.
How do I find a Drug Safety Physician with experience in serious adverse event review?
Medical safety review requires physicians with both clinical credibility and deep pharmacovigilance knowledge. Barrington James maintains a network of Drug Safety Physicians and Medical Reviewers with experience across multiple therapeutic areas and regulatory environments.
Looking to grow your team with the right talent?
Speak To Our Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety Team.
Our specialist recruitment consultants are here to help you attract, assess, and secure top candidates.
- Talent pool development and candidate pipeline
- Market mapping and talent insights
- Retained and executive search service
- Salary benchmarking and compensation analysis
With offices across three continents, a member of the Barrington James team is always on hand to answer your enquiry.