Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance Specialist- Greater Gulf

Sanofi; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Dubai is seeking a Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance Specialist. The role involves ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards and developing safety measures for innovative treatments. Ideal candidates have a strong medical or pharmacy background and experience in pharmacovigilance. This position allows for impactful work on patient safety while collaborating with international teams on critical drug safety initiatives.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Access to global projects in pharmacovigilance

Training programs in safety science and regulatory affairs

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of safety regulations.
• Solid experience with safety data management in pharmacovigilance.
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process and evaluate safety reports for clinical trial and marketed products.
• Support risk-management activities and develop safety measures.
• Collaborate with global teams to establish comprehensive safety profiles.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Problem-solving mindset

Interpretation of clinical and safety data

Education

Medical Doctor or Pharmacy Doctor

Tools

Pharmacovigilance systems

Job description

Job Title: Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance Specialist - Greater Gulf

Location: Dubai, UAE

About the job

As a Pharmacovigilance Specialist within our Pharmacovigilance team, you will play a key role in ensuring patient safety. You will contribute to establishing robust safety profiles for our products while maintaining compliance with global regulatory requirements.

About Sanofi

Sanofi is an R&D‑driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people worldwide.

Main responsibilities

• Process and evaluate safety reports for both clinical trial and marketed products, ensuring timely compliance with global regulatory requirements.


• Support risk‑management activities by helping develop and implement safety measures that protect patients while enabling access to innovative treatments.


• Collaborate with global teams to establish comprehensive safety profiles for Sanofi’s product portfolio through data analysis and scientific assessment.


• Handle safety‑related inquiries from health authorities and healthcare professionals, providing expert guidance on product safety.


• Contribute to periodic safety reports and regulatory submissions that support drug approvals and ongoing patient access.


• Monitor emerging safety signals and participate in benefit‑risk evaluations that inform treatment decisions.


• Maintain quality standards and audit readiness through documentation, training, and compliance monitoring activities.

About you

• Medical background: Medical Doctor, Pharmacy Doctor, or Pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge.


• Pharmacovigilance experience: Solid understanding of safety regulations and experience with safety data management.


• Technical skills: Ability to interpret clinical and safety data, proficiency with pharmacovigilance systems and computer applications.


• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities for cross‑functional collaboration.


• Problem‑solving mindset: Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and solve complex safety challenges.


• Regulatory knowledge: Understanding of international pharmacovigilance regulations and industry standards.

Why choose us?

• Make a direct impact on patient safety by ensuring life‑changing treatments are developed and delivered with the highest safety standards.


• Work with cutting‑edge pharmacovigilance systems and digital tools that enhance safety monitoring and signal detection.


• Accelerate your career in pharmacovigilance with access to global projects, regulatory expertise, and opportunities to grow across therapeutic areas.


• Collaborate with diverse, international teams dedicated to protecting patients and advancing medical science.


• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by contributing to robust safety surveillance that enables access to innovative treatments.


• Join a mission‑driven environment where your expertise directly contributes to patient protection and public health.


• Thrive in a workplace that values continuous learning, with training programs and development opportunities in safety science and regulatory affairs.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.