PV Professional Qualification Framework
The quality of pharmacovigilance work depends primarily on the competence of people performing pharmacovigilance tasks.
Committee
Jan Petracek
ISoP SIGs
The ISoP Special Interest Group on Pharmacovigilance Professional Qualification Framework
ISoP through its mission plays a pivotal role in pharmacovigilance worldwide. The quality of pharmacovigilance work depends primarily on the competence of people performing pharmacovigilance tasks.
Building on a number of activities in the past aimed at improving pharmacovigilance training, including the ISoP Curriculum, the SIG’s goal is to create clear definitions of competences and career paths of pharmacovigilance professionals.
Background
Most professions have structures allowing for further specialisation, recognition, and development; however, the profession of pharmacovigilance does not currently have a globally recognized career structure. This may result in:
- Inconsistent performance in some parts of pharmacovigilance world
- Inefficient and potentially erroneous decision making
- Substandard practices that may endanger patient safety
- Variable recognition of the pharmacovigilance profession
- Confused recruiters
The SIG on Pharmacovigilance Professional Qualification Framework should build on the successes of the ISoP PV curriculum, existing certification programmes and academic degrees, in order to ultimately create an internationally recognised qualification framework for all career walks in PV.
In ISoP, we believe that Pharmacovigilance as a profession has reached its maturity and now is a suitable moment for creation of the framework.
The SIG was officially launched in October 2017 during the 17th ISoP Annual Meeting in Liverpool.
Qualification Framework
In cooperation with the Institute of Pharmacovigilance (IPV), the SIG has been working on defining recommended seniority levels and competencies for regulators, pharma industry, and academia, creating an “ISoP” global standard for qualifications as a term of reference.
ISoP-IPV Global Pharmacovigilance Professional Certification
We are excited to introduce the Global PV Professional Certification (GPPC), set to officially launch in October 2024. Presented by Jan Petracek, this pilot program is designed to have a global reach, providing accessibility to pharmacovigilance professionals worldwide.
The initiative will test the application of WHO’s pharmacovigilance guidelines, ensuring they are consistent with global standards. A nominal fee will be charged to cover technology costs, making the program affordable for all participants.
The Special Interest Group (SIG) on PV Professional Qualification Framework will continually develop and review test questions, ensuring they remain up-to-date and relevant. Additionally, the ISoP Scientific Committee Task Force will supervise the process, approving all questions to ensure alignment with the program’s objectives.
This certification program represents a significant step in advancing global pharmacovigilance standards. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your professional credentials.
More information about the programme on the Institute of Pharmacovigilance website.
Membership
All interested ISoP members may join this SIG and volunteer their time and expertise to contribute to this exciting project.
Any member of ISoP who has an interest in Education and would like to join the ISoP PV Professional Qualification Framework Group, please contact ISoP by e-mail at administration@isoponline.org
Would you like to join or learn more about this group? Contact us at administration@isoponline.org
