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raffaella mura

@raffaellamura

Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist driving compliant global drug safety operations and PV system excellence.

Italy
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for remote EU opportunities where I can lead global pharmacovigilance operations—ICSR lifecycle oversight, vendor governance, regulatory compliance (GVP/ICH), and audit/inspection readiness—while continuously improving PV quality, SOPs, and CAPA/deviation management.

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

MG
Current

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.

MG

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.

MG

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

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Cambridge logoUC

University of Cambridge

Master of Arts, International Business

Earned a Master of Arts in International Business from the University of Cambridge.

University of Cagliari logoUC

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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Software and tools used professionally

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