Pharmacovigilance Trainee (PV Trainee)

Sanofi; Porto Salvo; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Porto Salvo, Portugal, is seeking a Pharmacovigilance Trainee who will report to the Country Safety Head for Portugal and support the local safety team in case management, risk management plans, and signal detection. You will help ensure compliance with laws, regulations and company standards for safety management of products registered in Portugal, and assist across the Sanofi portfolio.

This 12‑month trainee role offers hands‑on experience in a regulated, international environment

Qualifications

• Background in Pharmacy or Biology preferred.
• Healthcare professional background required.
• Proficient in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Strong diplomacy and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work in international, transversal teams.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adverse Drug Reactions/Adverse Drug Events reporting.
• Prepare periodic safety reports.
• Assist in Risk Management Plans implementation.
• Monitor product safety and respond to Health Authorities.
• Support safety questions from authorities and HCPs.
• Support PV requirements for digital marketing and market research projects.
• Website monitoring for local safety.
• Local labeling safety review.
• Reconcile local SDEA and product lines.
• Inspection readiness.
• Complete all required trainings on time.

Skills

English (advanced)

Portuguese (proficient)

Spanish (advantage)

Diplomacy

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

International collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Pharmacy or Biology degree

Tools

Computer packages

Job description

Location: Porto Salvo, Portugal Start date: December 2026 / January 2027 Duration: 12 months Work Model: full time, hybrid (3 days onsite)

About the job

As a Pharmacovigilance Trainee, you will report directly to the Country Safety Head (CSH) for Portugal and support the local safety team in a variety of activities, including case management, implementation of Risk Management Plans at the local level, safety signal detection, and website monitoring. You will be accountable for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards related to the safety management of products registered in Portugal. In addition, you will assist the CSH with safety-related tasks across the Sanofi portfolio, gaining valuable experience in a regulated and impactful environment.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities

• Adverse Drug Reactions/Adverse Drug Events
• Periodic Reports
• Risk Management Plans
• Product Safety Alerts
• Safety questions raised by local Health Authorities and Health Care Professionals
• PV requirements in Digital Marketing Projects/Market Research Projects
• Local Health Authorities’ website monitoring
• Local labeling review (safety sections)
• Reconciliation of local SDEA and local product lines
• Inspection readiness
• Completing all assigned training within the required timelines

About you

To excel in this role you will need to have:

• Educational background in Pharmacy or Biology
• Healthcare professional background (pharmacy, other)
• Appropriate proficiency in English (written and verbal) and Portuguese
• Interpersonal skills of diplomacy and team player dynamics
• Knowledge of and respect for cultural differences
• Professionalism and arbitration
• Ability to work in international and transversal teams
• Computer package knowledge
• Advanced Spanish language skills will be a plus

Why choose us?

Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you. Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare. Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve. Explore more with personalized development plans, short-term gigs, and internal mobility across functions and countries. Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives. Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well-being. Launch your career with a company that invests in you — and empowers you to reimagine what’s possible.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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