Global Patient Safety Compliance & Quality Specialist

Karo Healthcare; Oslo; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Positive international team

Job summary

Karo Healthcare is seeking a Global Patient Safety Compliance & Quality Specialist for our Oslo office. You will join the Global Patient Safety team to ensure high-quality standards and regulatory compliance across processes and partnerships.

You will coordinate PVAs, manage quality processes, and support EU/UK oversight, working with international teams to drive continuous improvement in patient safety worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in pharmacy or life science with exposure to pharmacovigilance and quality systems.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry and international environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs) and maintain oversight through the PVA Overview tracker.
• Act as process owner for assigned quality and compliance processes within Karo Healthcare.
• Track compliance for Competent Authority submissions to non-EU countries.
• Review and approve deviations, CAPAs, and change controls related to GVP activities.
• Manage and archive quality and compliance documentation in accordance with Karo PV Quality System.
• Support the EU & UK QPPVs in maintaining oversight of the PV system.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve existing processes and establish new routines.
• Be responsible for reconciliation activities with applicable Partners both outside and within Europe.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Documentation management

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Medicine, or related Life Science

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands asE45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others.Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A.

Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We're currently looking for aGlobal Patient Safety Compliance & Quality Specialist for our office in either Stockholm, Oslo or Warsaw.

What's in it for you?

• This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a global, fast-paced environment where quality, compliance, and collaboration truly matter
• You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive Global Patient Safety team where knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous learning are a natural part of everyday work
• You’ll gain hands‑on experience across Pharmacovigilance and Quality functions, work closely with international teams, and contribute to maintaining patient safety at a global scale

What you'll be doing

A Global Patient Safety Compliance & Quality Specialistyou will be part of the Global Patient Safety (GPS) team, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance across processes and partnerships. Your key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs) and maintaining oversight through the PVA Overview tracker
• Acting as process owner for assigned quality and compliance processes within Karo Healthcare
• Tracking compliance for Competent Authority submissions to non-EU countries
• Reviewing and approving deviations, CAPAs, and change controls related to GVP activities
• Managing and archiving quality and compliance documentation in accordance with Karo PV Quality System
• Supporting the EU & UK QPPVs in maintaining oversight of the PV system
• Collaborating cross-functionally to improve existing processes and establish new routines
• Be responsible for reconciliation activities with applicable Partners both outside and within territories of Europe

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Medicine, or a related Life Science field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably with a pharmaceutical company
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Pharmacovigilance Guidelines and Regulations
• Fluent in English (a Nordic language is a plus)
• Experience working withVeeva is a plus
• Experience working with PVAs and in an international environment is a plus

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-moving setting
• Are detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Can work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Have a proactive, problem-solving attitude and a drive for continuous improvement

Benefits

• Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
• Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
• Flexible schedule and life work balance
• Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
• Very positivework environment in an international, and motivated team
• Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values

Karo Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.