BOSTON, MAPosted 25 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Servier Pharmaceuticals

• Job overview

  The Director, Local Pharmacovigilance at Servier Pharmaceuticals leads the local pharmacovigilance function to ensure compliance with safety regulations and drives the local pharmacovigilance strategy to maintain patient safety and regulatory adherence.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves overseeing local pharmacovigilance activities including safety issue reporting, risk management, training, compliance, inspections, quality management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met and safety data is accurately managed.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have 8+ years of pharmacovigilance experience in pharma or biotech, preferably be a medical doctor or clinical pharmacist, with strong leadership, analytical, organizational, communication, and people management skills.

• Work environment and culture

  Servier values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an equitable and innovative work environment with a commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.

• Company information

  Servier Pharmaceuticals is a Boston-based commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched in 2018, focused on advancing science and underserved therapeutic areas as a privately held organization.

• Team overview

  The Director reports to the Head of Local Pharmacovigilance and works closely with medical affairs, global safety, regulatory affairs, field employees, and market access teams.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based in Boston with onsite work 2-3 times per week and minimal travel required.

• Unique job features

  The role includes unique responsibilities such as maintaining a local Quality Management System, managing post-marketing safety data, participating in regulatory inspections, and overseeing business continuity plans for pharmacovigilance.

Company overview

Servier Pharmaceuticals is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in France, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative medicines. They focus on therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiology, diabetes, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Founded in 1954 by Dr. Jacques Servier, the company has grown through significant investments in research and development, resulting in a robust pipeline of drugs and treatments. Servier generates revenue through the sale of prescription medications and ongoing partnerships with other biotech firms and research institutions.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your leadership in pharmacovigilance, focusing on experience managing local PV systems, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration within pharmaceutical settings.

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