raffaella mura
@raffaellamura
Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist driving compliant global drug safety operations and PV system excellence.
What I'm looking for
I’m a senior pharmacovigilance professional with 15+ years of experience in global drug safety operations within a multinational pharmaceutical environment. I bring deep expertise in ICSR lifecycle management, pharmacovigilance systems (ArisGlobal LSMV), vendor governance, and regulatory compliance (GVP, ICH).
Since 2021, I’ve led Global Pharmacovigilance Specialist work at Menarini Group, overseeing outsourced pharmacovigilance activities (vendor management) to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal procedures. I coordinate end-to-end ICSR lifecycle across global markets, monitor regulatory timelines and safety case processing KPIs, and support audit and inspection readiness, including CAPA implementation and follow-up. I also author and maintain SOPs/Working Instructions aligned with GVP modules, manage deviations and quality issues, and train and onboard new personnel while collaborating with cross-functional teams (medical, regulatory, quality, IT).
From 2008 to 2021, as Safety Data Manager, I managed full lifecycle ICSR work—data entry, MedDRA and WHO Drug coding, narrative writing, quality control, and regulatory reporting to EudraVigilance and partners. I handled duplicate detection and case reconciliation per GVP requirements, supported deviation handling and quality processes, and ensured partner/local safety unit reconciliation across multiple regions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Global Pharmacovigilance Specialist
Menarini Group
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Provided governance and oversight of outsourced pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal procedures. Coordinated end-to-end ICSR lifecycle activities, supported audits and inspections, authored SOPs/working instructions, and managed deviations and CAPAs to improve PV process quality.
Safety Data Manager
Menarini Group
Jan 2008 - Jan 2021 (13 years)
Managed end-to-end ICSR processing, including data entry, MedDRA and WHO Drug coding, narrative writing, quality control, and regulatory reporting to EudraVigilance and partners. Handled duplicate detection and case reconciliation, supported medication error and product defect processing, and contributed to deviation handling and quality processes.
Deputy Application Manager
Menarini Group
Supported validation activities and maintained the validated status of the pharmacovigilance safety database (LSMV/ArisGlobal). Provided user support and troubleshooting, contributed to data quality and system compliance initiatives, and participated in system-related audits and regulatory inspections.
Education
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University of Cambridge
Master of Arts, International Business
Earned a Master of Arts in International Business from the University of Cambridge.
University of Cagliari
Degree, Modern Languages and Literature
Completed a degree in Modern Languages and Literature at the University of Cagliari.
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