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Job Details

Summary:

• Responsible for the planning and execution of operational tasks and all aspects of technical delivery and project management in the field of Pharmacovigilance

• Manage pharmacovigilance activities according to Local Operating Company/Cluster requirements in Oceania

• Act as the Pharmacovigilance Country Lead/Deputy of the Pharmacovigilance Country Lead concerning all Pharmacovigilance activities

• Act as National Contact Point or Qualified Pharmacovigilance Professional in Australia & New Zealand

• Collaborate with internal/external key partners, where applicable

 Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Global and local Pharmacovigilance processes and regulations

• Maintain a constant state of audit and inspection readiness

• Support the development and implementation of processes, systems, and tools to manage local Pharmacovigilance activities

• Writing/Review of procedural documents such as Working Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, Working Procedures, Templates etc. for PharmaLex Pharmacovigilance projects

• Perform comprehensive safety surveillance and end‑to‑end case management activities, including Adverse Event and Product Quality Complaint handling, follow‑up, Individual Case Safety Report data entry and Quality Control, expedited reporting, mailbox monitoring, reconciliations, preparation of Additional Risk Minimisation Measure/Direct Healthcare Professional Communication materials, completion of metrics/Key Performance Indicators, and provision of pharmaceutical expertise across Special Consulting Services/Local Pharmacovigilance Affiliate Services practice areas

• Monitor local Risk Management Plans and risk‑minimization measures, oversee Market Research and Patient Support Programs to ensure correct handling of safety data, and review local study protocols to define compliant PV processes prior to study initiation

• Review Pharmacovigilance Intelligence Reports and perform gap analyses/impact assessments for local applicability

• Deliver Pharmacovigilance and client‑specific training(s)

• Serve as Pharmacovigilance Country Lead/Qualified Pharmacovigilance Professional or designated backup for Oceania while engaging with internal stakeholders (Medical, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Commercial) and external stakeholders (vendors, partners) to fulfil Pharmacovigilance obligations and manage all Pharmacovigilance‑focused communication

• Provide program management support across Pharmacovigilance projects, maintain oversight of project resource needs, escalate requirements to line management, and perform cross‑functional tasks across service lines or project management activities in alignment with skills and training

• Act as a mentor to colleagues new in their roles or new in various projects/tasks

• Client management and proactively identify and recommend improvements to enhance service quality for clients

• Support the initiation and closure of deviations and Corrective and Preventive Actions, as applicable

• The employee agrees to take over primary listed tasks and responsibilities in other service lines, project management activities as client contact point and additional reasonable tasks that align with their abilities, qualification and training, if required

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Education:

• Health professional or life sciences degree (Bachelor’s required; advanced degree preferred)

Experience:

• Someone who is a Pharmacovigilance (end-to-end) person and a Qualified Pharmacovigilance Professional or a deputy Qualified Pharmacovigilance Professional managing global projects

• Strong stakeholders' management

• Minimum of 5 years' advanced experience in pharmacovigilance or related environments, with adjustments based on country/regional requirements

• Advanced experience of working cross-functionally, preferably in Research & Development companies

• Excellent knowledge of Pharmacovigilance regulations for the post-marketing global environment and applicable legislation

• Execute good documentation practices with accuracy and attention to details

What Cencora offers

​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex Australia

Equal Employment Opportunity

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The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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