Senior Manager, Global Patient Safety

Join Us in Ensuring Patient Safety Globally!

At our company, we are committed to safeguarding patient health worldwide through innovative pharmacovigilance practices. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Global Pharmacovigilance (GVP) to be based in Japan. Reporting directly to the Safety Management Officer, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing critical pharmacovigilance activities, including individual case safety reports (ICSRs), research reports (RRs), foreign safety measures (FSMTs), and aggregate reporting. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about advancing global patient safety, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

A Typical Day:

• Oversee and evaluate Japan ICSR, RR, and FSMT reports for accuracy and compliance.

• Manage vendor activities related to pharmacovigilance, ensuring adherence to contracts and performance standards.

• Author and update working instructions while conducting related training sessions.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Japan Risk Management Plans (J-RMPs) and ensure compliance with the associated activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners, to deliver key pharmacovigilance deliverables.

• Support the preparation of safety sections for Japan New Drug Applications (J-NDAs) and address inquiries from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA).

• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance quality and compliance in pharmacovigilance operations.

This Role May Be For You If:

• You have over seven years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

• You are well-versed in PMDA/MHLW and ICH guidelines and regulations governing pharmacovigilance activities.

• You excel at managing complex projects, such as safety database implementations or license succession involving data migration.

• You thrive in cross-functional collaborations and have experience working with teams like Medical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs.

• You have successfully supported or led regulatory inspections, including PMDA Re-examinations and GCP Reliability Inspections.

• You possess strong analytical and organizational skills, enabling you to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

To Be Considered:
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher and at least seven years of experience in pharmacovigilance and post-marketing surveillance operations. Familiarity with contracting and managing external service providers is essential, along with prior global pharmacovigilance experience. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated success in regulatory authority inspections and cross-functional collaborations.

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to contribute to a mission that directly impacts global patient safety. We offer a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and your expertise will be valued and recognized.

Take the next step in your career and apply to join our dedicated team today!

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