Local Patient Safety Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Dubai seeks a Local Patient Safety Lead to head PSPV activities for Near East & UAE, ensuring PV systems, safety data handling, and regulatory alignment.

The role reports to the Medical Director and requires UAE licensure or eligibility; experience in Gulf/Levant is a plus; strong leadership in a diverse team is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Medicine/Dentistry.
• 3 to 5 years of Pharmacovigilance experience.
• Knowledge of Gulf/Levant region is a plus.
• Holder of UAE Professional Practice License or eligible to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Near East & UAE PSPV team and define local strategy.
• Establish and maintain a local PV system compliant with regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local PV legislation and processes for marketing authorization.
• Act as local PV contact/Local QPPV for Health Authority.
• Initiate and support patient-centered improvements.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Regulatory compliance

PV database management

Health authority interactions

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Medicine/Dentistry

Job description

Job Description

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA), Türkiye, North East & West Africa, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa). Our strength lies in our exceptional talent and shared commitment to growing, developing, and retaining our people. Together, we collaborate to drive success and create lasting impact.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Local Patient Safety Lead based in Dubai, UAE. The person responsible will lead the Near East & UAE Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance function, driving local PV strategy, regulatory compliance, patient safety oversight, and continuous patient-focused improvements while serving as the Local QPPV and Health Authority contact.

The job holder will report to the Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Near East & UAE Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance (PSPV) team and define the local PSPV strategy based on the framework provided by global PSPV.
• Ensures the establishment and maintenance of a local pharmacovigilance (PV) system to safeguard patient's and clinical trial subject’s safety and public health in Near East & UAE in compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable internal procedures and processes.
• Ensures compliance with external requirements in line with the local PV legislation and applicable internal procedures and processes allowing the company to obtain and maintain marketing authorization of its products.
• Acts as local PV contact person/Local QPPV for the national Health Authority as legally required.
• Initiates, evaluates, implements and supports activities that are patient oriented and improve the status quo.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; Doctor of Medicine/Dentistry
• 3 to 5 years of Pharmacovigilance experience
• Experience in the Gulf and Levant countries is a plus
• Holder of a valid UAE Professional Practice License or is eligible to obtain a UAE Professional Practice License.
• Knowledge of Boehringer Ingelheim’s therapeutic areas is a plus

Skills/Competencies

• Strong functional and technical expertise in Pharmacovigilance, including safety database management
• Excellent knowledge of applicable global, regional and local Pharmacovigilance regulations, relevant GxP requirements and patient safety relevant topics
• Proven experience with health authority interactions, inspections, audits, CAPA management, and inspection readiness
• Experience managing license partners, third-party vendors, and PV agreements (PVAs)
• Excellent leadership skills to manage a diverse team

Screening

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Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com