Senior Patient Safety Manager

Novartis; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacovigilance Lead to drive safety initiatives and compliance in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to influence local and global safety standards while collaborating with diverse teams. You will oversee critical pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring that safety protocols are upheld and that the organization adapts to evolving regulatory landscapes. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and personal growth, providing a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and flexible working arrangements. Shape the future of medicine with us!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Health insurance

24 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee recognition scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in drug safety or pharmacovigilance with leadership experience.
• Extensive understanding of pharmacovigilance requirements and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacovigilance activities and ensure compliance with local laws.
• Facilitate information exchange and collaborate with local business partners.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Leadership

Communication Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Data Evaluation

Strategic Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

Professional qualification in Health Care Sciences

Master's Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Databases

IT Systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

UK National PV point of contact

• Act as the National Contact Person for Pharmacovigilance
• Collaborate and work with the UK-QPPV

Leadership and Influence:

• Lead and oversee pharmacovigilance activities within the local Affiliate.
• Advocate for local Affiliate's needs at local, regional, and global levels.
• Promote a comprehensive understanding of the PV system within the organization.
• Ensure adherence to local safety requirements.
• Represent the local Affiliate(s) in cross-functional and global-regional-local frameworks.
• Drive the integration of safety procedures within the organization.
• Establish strong partnerships with the local Affiliate leadership and ensure exchange of key pharmacovigilance topics.
• Externally influence the local regulatory environment by participating in key local pharmacovigilance associations.
• Line management accountability and operational leadership of affiliate Patient Safety Staff.

Information Flow and Collaboration:

• Facilitate efficient exchange of safety-related information within the Affiliate and within the PS organization (UK-QPPV, Patient Safety Regional Lead).
• Collaborate with local business partners, Patient Safety regional leads, QPPV, and third-party vendors.

Safety Expertise and Support:

• Stay informed about Sandoz product safety profiles.
• Support launches of Sandoz products in the territory by providing pharmacovigilance expertise during all phases of product development.
• Communicate with the local Health Authority as appropriate.
• Provide safety expertise for marketed and investigational products.
• Support risk management plans and additional risk minimization measures (aRMMs) implementation.

Oversight:

• Develop, implement, and maintain oversight mechanisms for safety-related activities conducted in the Affiliate and ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with local pharmacovigilance laws and quality standards.

Quality Management System:

• Contribute to the local quality management system.
• Maintain the local UK PSMF (PV System Master File).
• Engage in training, records management, and regulatory intelligence.
• Ensure audit and inspection readiness.
• Host and lead local inspections and audits.

What you'll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Professional qualification in Health Care Sciences (e.g., Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, Nurse)/ Master's Degree or Equivalent
• Minimum 10 years in drug safety or pharmacovigilance with 3 years of demonstrated leadership.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of other languages is desirable.
• Extensive understanding of local pharmacovigilance requirements, with the ability to address complex regulatory issues.
• Proficient in pharmacovigilance processes, including compliance, databases, procedures, quality assurance, and training.
• Proven ability to critically evaluate and integrate data from diverse areas/domains.
• Effective communication skills with various stakeholders.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance audits and inspections.
• Demonstrated ability for innovative and strategic thinking.
• Strong planning, negotiation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer and IT systems.

You'll receive:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Health insurance, 24 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024. We aim to do more by investing in development, production, acquisitions, and partnerships to shape the future of Sandoz and improve access to affordable, high-quality medicines.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by talented colleagues, offering an agile, flexible, hybrid career environment that values diversity and supports personal growth.

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse work environment that reflects the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Clinical Trial, Databases, Employee Training, Pharmacovigilance, Reporting, Safety Science, Team Management, Waterfall Model