Regional Pharmacovigilance Lead

argenx SE; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking biotech company dedicated to transforming immunology and improving patient lives. As a Regional Pharmacovigilance Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing processes within the pharmacovigilance system. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of innovative therapies. If you are passionate about patient safety and have a strong background in pharmacovigilance, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values scientific expertise and is committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by severe autoimmune diseases.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in pharma/biotech with 3 years in pharmacovigilance.
• Master’s degree in relevant field; PharmD or MD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for pharmacovigilance in the region.
• Establish and maintain pharmacovigilance systems and compliance.
• Engage in health authority interactions and due diligence activities.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Motivational Skills

Independent Work

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Critical Thinking

Document Authoring

Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, or Life-Science

PharmD or MD

Tools

Pharmacovigilance Systems

Regulatory Compliance Tools

Job description

Regional Pharmacovigilance Lead

Regional Pharmacovigilance Lead

Apply locations Boston time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id REQ-2919

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.

We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.

argenx is looking for a Regional Pharmacovigilance Lead to serve as a scientific expert and pharmacovigilance resource to external and internal partners within the region. This individual will assess current processes to ensure adherence to local/regional safety regulatory requirements and, where needed, enhance and/or develop new processes while assuring consistency with global standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as point of contact for pharmacovigilance in the assigned countries/region
• Establish and maintain the applicable pharmacovigilance system specific to the countries/region
• Promote increased awareness of and ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance obligations for the countries/region
• Provide support to responses to local pharmacovigilance related regulatory requests
• Communicate global procedures and practices and monitor implementation
• Lead the preparation of Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVA) in collaboration with other departments
• Engage in due diligence activities as needed in the region when potential business partnerships or collaborations may take place
• Increase the visibility of the GPS team/function throughout argenx with focus on region
• Participate in health authority interactions throughout the product life cycle as needed
• Closely collaborate with other functions including regulatory, medical, communications, quality, legal, as well as other teams as needed
• Progress understanding and education of safety requirements for pharmacovigilance and other relevant regulations cross-functionally to ensure patient safety and compliance with local and global requirements
• Develop relationships with cross functional teams and with business partners as it relates to adverse event reporting and other pharmacovigilance activities
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of local regulations, expectations and regulatory authority contacts and perform activities related to the interpretation and review of existing and evolving safety requirements
• Lead and actively participate in GPS audit and inspection readiness, support, and management together with the GPS Quality Management team and the global Quality team
• Contribute to GPS issue management, recommend and implement action plans for mitigation
• Identify opportunities to align PV standards globally
• Maintain knowledge of the Company product portfolio and disease areas for marketed drugs and drugs in development
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of Key Performance Indicators as related to pharmacovigilance in the region
• Transparently communicate and/or escalate issues to GPS leadership as appropriate
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives as needed
• May perform other tasks as appropriate

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to motivate, influence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently and in a global environment
• Understanding of safety business processes and systems for the collections of adverse events
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to author or contribute to complex documents
• Relevant computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in pharmacy, nursing, healthcare or other life-science or technical field (PharmD or MD is a plus)
• At least 5-8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with at least 3 years in pharmacovigilance/drug safety (experience with adverse event monitoring and reporting with digital/social media, market research, and relevant commercial and marketing related projects and programs is a plus)
• Working knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulatory requirements and GVP guidance documents
• Knowledge of the drug development process, GXP quality and compliance requirements

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At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About Us

argenx is a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases and cancer. Partnering with leading academic researchers through its Immunology Innovation Program (IIP), argenx aims to translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines. argenx is evaluating efgartigimod in multiple serious autoimmune diseases. argenx is also advancing several earlier stage experimental medicines within its therapeutic franchises. argenx has offices in Belgium, the United States, Japan, and Switzerland.