Patient Safety Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in the Philippines is seeking a Patient Safety Manager to shape the local pharmacovigilance strategy, align with global standards, and ensure robust safety, regulatory compliance, and patient protection for patients and trial participants.

You will lead the PSPV team, serve as Local QPPV, oversee AE reporting, PV submissions, and risk management, and collaborate with health authorities, regulators, clinicians, and internal partners to drive safety culture and continuous

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, or related healthcare field.
• 3–5 years PV experience, including team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of PV regulations (global/regional/local).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Philippines PSPV strategy aligned with global standards.
• Serve as Local QPPV and primary contact for authorities and inspections.
• Ensure local PV compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Establish and maintain a robust local PV system to safeguard safety.
• Oversee AE reporting, PV submissions, and risk management activities.
• Develop and coach the local PSPV team for continuity and excellence.

Skills

PV Leadership

Pharmacovigilance

Regulatory Knowledge

GxP Knowledge

Drug Safety Systems

Stakeholder Management

Education

Pharmacy/Medical degree

PV Certification

Tools

Veeva PV

PV Databases

Job description

Patient Safety Manager is responsible for helping shape patient safety and pharmacovigilance strategy in the Philippines. In this role, you’ll lead the local Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance agenda, ensuring robust pharmacovigilance systems, regulatory compliance, and the continued safety of patients and clinical trial participants.

The Position

Patient Safety Manager is responsible for helping shape patient safety and pharmacovigilance strategy in the Philippines. In this role, you’ll lead the local Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance agenda, ensuring robust pharmacovigilance systems, regulatory compliance, and the continued safety of patients and clinical trial participants.

If you’re passionate about patient safety, compliance excellence, and making a meaningful impact on public health, we’d love to hear from you.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the Philippines Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance (PSPV) strategy aligned with global standards.
• Serve as the Local QPPV and primary contact for health authorities, inspections, and PV-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with local pharmacovigilance regulations, company policies, and marketing authorization requirements.
• Establish and maintain an effective local PV system to safeguard patient and clinical trial participant safety.
• Drive patient safety awareness and PV culture across the organization through collaboration and engagement.
• Lead, coach, and develop the local PSPV team while ensuring business continuity and operational excellence.
• Oversee adverse event reporting, PV submissions, risk management activities, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage local PV agreements, training programs, audits, inspections, and business contingency planning.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support innovation and advance pharmacovigilance practices.
• Manage the local PSPV budget and ensure efficient use of resources.

Requirements

• Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or a related Healthcare field.
• 3-5 years of Pharmacovigilance (PV) experience, including team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of global, regional, and local PV regulations, GxP requirements, and patient safety principles.
• Solid understanding of drug development processes, therapeutic areas, and pharmacovigilance systems/databases.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional local and global stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-based decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and organize PV activities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic, patient-centric mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process innovation.
• Experience engaging with health authorities, regulators, healthcare professionals, patients, and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with PV systems, dashboards, and data-driven insights.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and stakeholder management skills.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you’ll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com