Manager, Global Pharmacovigilance Compliance

Incyte Corporation; Morges; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte Corporation in Morges, Switzerland, seeks a Manager, Global Pharmacovigilance Compliance to develop and run compliant monitoring systems, CAPA RCA investigations, and regulatory intelligence activities within Pharmacovigilance Operations.

This onsite role requires leadership of QA processes, audits, and collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or healthcare related discipline, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years pharmacovigilance experience with 1–2 years leading teams.
• Advanced proficiency with quality investigation processes (CAPA/RCA).
• Experience with audit and inspection processes.
• English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and maintenance of quality compliance monitoring and documentation systems for PV Operations.
• Oversee RCA and CAPA investigations and ensure timely resolutions.
• Oversee PV regulatory intelligence monitoring and dissemination to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate readiness for pharmacovigilance audits and inspections.

Skills

Quality investigations

CAPA & RCA

Audit & inspection readiness

Regulatory intelligence

Pharmacovigilance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/healthcare

Tools

Safety database systems

Job description

Overview

A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Job Summary (Primary function)

The Manager, Global Pharmacovigilance Compliance is responsible for managing the development and execution of compliance monitoring systems within Pharmacovigilance Operations to ensure compliance with global regulations, partner agreements, and Incyte policies and procedures.The position will oversee the Pharmacovigilance Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) investigations as well as Root Cause Analysis activities to support continuous quality improvement.The position will be responsible to oversee and maintain regulatory intelligence activities and assist with audit and inspection oversight activities as requested.The role will also be responsible to liaise with relevant parties (intradepartmental, external service provider/vendor or business partners) for related tasks as required.

This role is onsite in our office in Morges, Switzerland

Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)

• Manage the development and maintenance quality compliance monitoring and documentation systems for Pharmacovigilance Operations relative to individual case safety repots (ICSRs), scheduled aggregate periodic reports, and ad hoc responses to authorities
• Oversee completion of detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of non-compliance, and provide input for quality improvements
• Oversee Corrective Action and/or Preventative Action (CAPA) investigations for identified quality issues, and ensure timely resolution for identified findings
• Oversee process, tools and tracking mechanism for Incyte Pharmacovigilance deviations, CAPAs and RCA
• Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly Compliance Management Report
• Identifies quality and compliance issues, provide solution and improvement methods, and escalate as appropriate
• Oversee global pharmacovigilance regulatory intelligence monitoring process
• Identify, review, and ensure dissemination of global regulatory intelligence impacting Pharmacovigilance operational activities to ensure compliance with latest regulatory guidelines at all times
• Support responses to Health Authority requests
• Coordinate and represent global pharmacovigilance compliance team for pharmacovigilance GXP audit and inspections readiness activities as needed
• Assist in coordination of requests during pharmacovigilance inspections and audits and preparation of responses
• Provide information and updates to the Pharmacovigilance System Master File as applicable
• Lead global pharmacovigilance compliance meetings
• Provide in-depth technical expertise on Pharmacovigilance quality and compliance processes
• Represent Pharmacovigilance operational quality and compliance on intradepartmental, business partner, and vendor teams
• Develop procedures (SOPs, Job Aids), forms and templates in support of Pharmacovigilance operations quality and compliance processes
• Train and mentor staff in compliance related function
• Assist in resource management processes, including line management of assigned staff and succession planning
• Develop supporting staff skills, encourage growth and provide regular performance feedback
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and partner agreements to ensure inspection readiness at all times
• Maintain files and systems as appropriate

Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or healthcare related discipline, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years pharmacovigilance experience or other equivalent clinical or pharmaceutical experience with an additional 1-2 years of leading teams.Minimum of 3-5 years quality and compliance or other equivalent experience.
• Advanced proficiency with quality investigation process (i.e. CAPA and RCA processes).
• Proficiency with audit and inspection processes.
• Experience using safety database systems preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of global Pharmacovigilance regulations (CFR/GVP), ICH Guidelines and Good Clinical Practices, with emphasis on reporting rules and timelines.
• Excellent computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point).
• Demonstrated accountability and responsibility for both management role and assigned team.
• Expert organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with creating and delivering presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in written and verbal English.
• Travel (domestic and global) 10%.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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