Pharmacovigilance Competency-Based Questions

1. Can you describe a time when you identified a potential safety issue in a drug? What steps did you take to investigate and communicate your findings?

2. Tell me about a situation where you had to work with a cross-functional team to address a pharmacovigilance challenge. How did you ensure collaboration and effective communication among team members?

3. Share an experience where you had to present complex pharmacovigilance data to a non-expert audience. How did you tailor your message to ensure understanding?

4. Describe a time when you had to prioritize multiple pharmacovigilance tasks under tight deadlines. How did you manage your time and resources effectively?

5. Can you give an example of how you have used data analysis to drive decision-making in a pharmacovigilance context? What was the outcome?

6. Discuss a leadership role you have taken on within a pharmacovigilance project. How did you motivate your team and ensure that objectives were met?

7. Tell me about a time you faced resistance from stakeholders regarding a pharmacovigilance initiative. How did you handle the situation and reach a resolution?

8. Describe a scenario where you had to adapt your communication style to engage with different stakeholders involved in a drug safety issue. What was the impact of your approach?

9. Can you provide an example of how you have contributed to the development or improvement of pharmacovigilance processes in your previous roles?

10. Share an experience where you had to mentor or train a colleague in pharmacovigilance. What strategies did you use to enhance their understanding and skills?