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Pharmacovigilance and safety expertise from first-in-human clinical trials through post-market surveillance.

Vigilance

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KEY FIGURES

60%

Projects related to rare disease and gene therapy

10+

Therapeutic areas

>98%

Case quality score for 2023/2024

SOLUTIONS

Case Management
Safety Regulatory
Signal Detectation & Risk Management
Safety Writing
Post-marketing & QPPV
  • Safety database set-up and maintenance
  • Case processing from intake through regulatory submission
  • Case exchange with partners and affiliates
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  • Regulatory intelligence
  • ICSR and Aggregate report submission to health authorities
  • Communication with Health Authorities
  • Health authority communication and electronic portal management
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  • Risk Management Plan (RMP) development
  • Signal identification, investigation and validation per FDA guidance, EMA GVP Module IX and CIOMS VIII
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  • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs), Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs) and Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)
  • Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
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  • Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) preparation
  • QPPV and LPPV appointment
  • EudraVigilance registration
Round-the-clock vigilance for safe and compliant operations, ensuring patient trust worldwide.

Why partner with VCLS?

Keeping patient outcomes central while meeting global compliance standards in HealthTech vigilance.

Global, in-house safety experts

A global vigilance team works around the clock, combining qualified safety professionals with dedicated project management to keep your pharmacovigilance running reliably at any scale.

Our safety scientists identify, investigate and validate signals against current FDA, EMA and CIOMS standards, turning safety data into clear, defensible decisions.

From compliance to care: integrating patient-centric vigilance for better health outcomes.

Patient safety at the center

Vigilance begins and ends with patient safety. Our quality and vigilance systems keep the patient at the center of every outcome while meeting stringent global regulatory requirements.

Partnering with a company like VCLS who combines regulatory expertise with cutting-edge technology has been a game-changer for our clinical development program. The system’s real-time, actionable insights and comprehensive safety oversight have significantly enhanced our decision-making and risk management processes.​

Biotech in France

Head of Clinical

FAQs

How are vigilance responsibilities managed in the US?

Like in the EU, in pre- and post-market vigilance in the US, it is the sponsor (and Marketing Authorization Holder – MAH) who takes ultimate responsibility for vigilance processes and outcomes.

 

However, unlike the EU, there is no requirement for a qualified person for pharmacovigilance, nor any local representatives.

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Do I have to have a Global Safety Database for a product?

There is no obligation to have one single global safety database, however it is highly recommended.

 

If you have multiple studies/marketing authorizations in multiple countries, to enable easy aggregated analysis of all safety data for one product.

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What would be the benefit of having a CRO with vigilance capabilities?

When it comes to managing a clinical trial, a good CRO is key.

 

As vigilance services in clinical trials are intrinsically linked to clinical operations, a CRO with both capabilities will be able to streamline their processes for the benefit of the sponsor, both in terms of quality of deliverables but also financially.

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What is the benefit of having robust safety data?

A key part of any marketing authorization dossier, but also closely monitored by authorities during clinical development.

 

Robust safety data ensures compliance with regulations all throughout the product development lifecycle and will help guarantee the success of a marketing authorization application.

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Should I involve vigilance in strategic discussions on product development?

Patient safety being one of the core concerns of all health authorities worldwide.

 

Vigilance experts should be involved early to advise on the outsourcing strategy for vigilance, safety data collection method through clinical development and early development of risk management plans and strategies, to cite a few examples. This early integration will also ensure all departments are aligned for the successful development of your product.

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Related Glossary

Pharmacovigilance
Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF)
Signal
Signal Detection
Safety concern
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Questions? Get the answers by our expert team ​

No two product developments are the same, talk to our experts about your development challenges and we will provide your actional recommendations.​

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