- Oversee, mentor and guide Senior Specialists in IPS, to ensure high-quality safety deliverables across the team.
- Contribute to/Lead the creation and maintenance of risk management plans & provides support for the effective implementation of Additional Risk Minimisation measures.
- Safety mailbox and communications management.
- Support/Lead Aggregate Report related activities.
- Lead the creation/update of PV Awareness and other related Training content.
- Implementation of Pharmacovigilance Agreements.
- Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) related activities, including literature screening, and submissions to local Health Authorities and Ethics Committees.
- Safety Data Quality activities e. g. PV System Master File maintenance, deviations/CAPA management, other quality control and oversight activities.
- Compilation of PV-related documentation for third parties responsible for Distributor/Local Representative Markets.
- Lead the oversight of the performance of Distributor / Local Representative Market third parties, in line with PV Agreement key performance indicators.
- PV activity planning and tracking e. g. signal communications to Health Authorities.
- Collaborate and support cross-functional teams to ensure effective conduct of PV activities.
- PV Audit and Inspection support (including preparation, conduct and follow-up actions. )
The responsibilities listed above are only a summary, and other responsibilities will be determined by the IPS Leader, as required.
Reporting Relationship
Functional and Managerial reporting lines into IPS.
Qualifications / Experience
- Ability to provide quality work using strong organizational, facilitation and interpersonal skills in a cross-functional team, under minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across geographies and cultures, both live interactions and virtually.
- Able to research, compile and provide safety information in a clear, concise manner.
- An understanding of local, regional and any other relevant legislation regarding PV (e. g. ICH, CIOMS).
- Demonstrated ability to review safety information with attention to detail and accuracy, while managing multiple tasks & prioritizing work to meet strict deadlines.
- Utilizes effective problem-solving approaches to address PV issues, seeking support from supervisor when necessary. Ability to comply with relevant internal and external processes / guidelines / regulations.
- Operational Skills:
- Technical Proficiency: Experienced in advanced functionalities of operational tools. Integrates/utilises digital automations tools into daily workflows.
- Problem-Solving: Solves complex problems by reviewing data flows and leveraging digital tools and methods.
- Process Management: Ability to optimize existing processes through incremental improvements and digital enhancements to help pre and post process teams.
- Analytical Skills:
- Data Analysis: Uses advanced analytical tools and techniques to interpret and visualize data.
- Critical Thinking: Critically evaluates different options based on evidence and context to form reasoned judgments.
- Data Management: Monitors and reviews data with an eye for anomalies and patterns that could impact workflow or output quality.
- Strategic Skills:
- Strategic Thinking: Understands the role of basic digital tools in achieving specific operational goals and can articulate simple digital-based strategies.
- Decision-Making: Uses data summaries to support decisions based on clearly defined options and guidelines
- Change Management: Supports digital change initiatives and communicates their immediate benefits.