Pharmacovigilance Associate - VIE Contract

Sanofi; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Dubai is seeking a Pharmacovigilance Associate under a VIE contract. The role involves managing compliance with local PV regulations, overseeing PV activities, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates have experience in pharmacovigilance and must be proficient in English, with knowledge of Arabic being a plus. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful drug development efforts in a diverse international setting.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Exposure to international healthcare

Growth opportunities across functions

Qualifications

• Experience with pharmacovigilance systems and product management.
• A minimum of experience in pharmacovigilance or regulatory affairs.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Maintain collaboration with in-country partner functions on local PV activities.
• Manage local compliance metrics and conduct Root Cause Analysis.
• Ensure inspection readiness of the local PV system.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance systems

Problem-solving

Cultural awareness

Education

Medical Doctor

Pharmacist

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Pharmacovigilance Associate - VIE Contract

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications submitted only in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications submitted in English will be considered. Please ensure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

About Sanofi

Main responsibilities :

• Maintain collaboration with in-country partner functions to carry out and monitor local PV activities, ensuring compliance with PV regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Establish and implement processes compliant with regional/local PV regulations and global Sanofi procedures, documenting them in local Quality Documents as appropriate.
• Manage local compliance metrics, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and track related activities.
• Ensure inspection readiness of the local PV system, maintaining an auditable trail of all PV activities and coordinating with stakeholders such as Quality, Medical, and Regulatory teams.
• Complete audit and inspection observations CAPAs in a timely manner, working closely with Global and Local functions.
• Oversee local PV activities through periodic reports (e.g., PV Activity Report) and provide oversight to the Region PV Head and GPV SMEs.
• Review national regulations and communicate updates or new PV regulations to GPV via the Regulatory Intelligence unit and Region PV Head.

About you

Experience :

• Experience with pharmacovigilance systems and safety-related product management in clinical development and marketed products is highly valued.
• A minimum of experience in pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, quality, medical, or clinical development is required.

Soft and technical skills :

• Diplomacy, teamwork, cultural awareness, professionalism, and mediation skills are important.
• Problem-solving skills, sense of urgency, and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in international and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of international and national pharmacovigilance regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret clinical and safety data.

Education :

• Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, Pharm D, Veterinary Doctor, Health Sciences PhD, MPH, or a Master’s degree in a related field.

Languages :

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written) is required.
• Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights influence drug development.
• Work with AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate with diverse, multidisciplinary teams to spark new ideas.
• Join a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs.
• Contribute to improving lives globally by making drug development faster and more effective.

iMove is a unique program for European youth seeking meaningful assignments worldwide. Sanofi is committed to investing in young talents driving our future success.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers roles with real responsibilities and growth opportunities across functions such as marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, and more in over 40 countries. Join us to make a difference in healthcare.

LI-EUR

Pursue, discover

Better medications, outcomes, and science are out there. Progress depends on people from diverse backgrounds, locations, and roles united by a shared goal: making miracles happen. Let’s be those people.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability, or gender identity.

Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives at our website.