Summary
Lead initiatives and projects in order to optimize business practices and resources in Countries & Regions.
About the Role
Major Activities
- Represent Countries and Regions team in assigned PV related process optimization projects, metric design, and transition projects (e.g. acquisitions and divestments)
- Review procedural documents and guidance documents where Countries & Regions team is a key stakeholder
- Conduct or assist global risk assessment of assigned PV targets for audit or self-assessment in support to Countries and Regions Global Head
- Evaluate resources and headcounts impact of proposed projects and processes impacting Countries & Regions Team, based on figures collected from COs
- Work in collaboration with COs and other functions to perform CO compliance metrics trend analyses, generate knowledge and mitigate any identified risks and/or presentation to Operational Metrics & Risk Committee
- Participates and supports Regional Heads on projects related to Country Patient Safety processes and to CO outsourcing at Regional/Global level, when needed
- Act as system administrator for the Patient Safety Countries & Regions SharePoint, and the Vigilance Agreements Repository for local agreements
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Team Player:
- Reliable, constructive communication skills, good listening skills, willing to share information, willing to cooperate and help, flexible.
Key Performance Indicators
- Initiate and propose new and simplified processes for Countries & Regions
- Alignment with global and optimization of PV processes and resources
- Successful and timely implementation of projects and initiatives
- Quality and timely communications to COs of PV strategies and plans
- Problem-solving attitude demonstrated when proposing solutions
- No significant audit/inspection findings in area of responsibilities
- Internal and external customer satisfaction
Job Dimensions
Number of associates:
No direct report
No indirect report
Financial responsibility:
(Budget, cost, sales, etc.)
None
Impact on the organization:
Critical, a significant compliance failure could result in an enforced cessation of business and the strategic development of pharmacovigilance capabilities is critical to future business success.
Ideal Background
Education and/or professional experience:
Minimum: A Sciences degree (for graduates) or equivalent qualification with over 5 years of work experience in pharmacovigilance or drug development.
Languages:
Fluent English (oral and written)
Knowledge of other languages desirable
Experience / Professional Requirements:
- Knowledge of Pharmacovigilance regulations, processes and disciplines.
- Knowledge of Pharmacovigilance IT applications
- Capable of managing multiple projects
- Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks with prioritizing ability
- Well-organized, excellent time management with respect to priorities and self-management
- Strong interpersonal skills and expert team player with demonstrated ability to build collaborative cross functional relationships.
- Strong verbal and expert written communication skills
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Division
Development
Business Unit
Innovative Medicines
Location
Spain
Site
Barcelona Gran Vía
Company / Legal Entity
ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No