Job Description

Elevate your career by joining our dynamic R&D IT team. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacovigilance IT Product Owner. This role is pivotal in collaborating with various IT and business functions to align on strategic direction and realize innovative solutions that meet core business goals. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to advance pharmacovigilance in the animal health sector, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to improve lives around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for achieving business outcomes with Pharmacovigilance IT

• Collaborate closely with our business to develop and drive the Pharmacovigilance IT roadmap

• Successfully manage and oversee multiple IT projects

• Software development and change control following industry standards (e.g. GxP and SDLC)

• Responsible for Total cost of ownership (Financials and business outcomes)

• System Validation and Inspection readiness

• Vendor management

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree IT/Computer Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharma R&D IT related field.

Education minimum requirements subject to change based on country.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmacovigilance operations/IT

• Solid understanding of pharmacovigilance processes, principles and regulations (e.g. GxP)

• Understanding of pharmacovigilance-related IT systems, data and gateways/interfaces with regulatory bodies such as the EMA and FDA

• Proven ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical systems

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies and manage a portfolio of projects

• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum if preferable

• Familiarity with SDLC / System Development Life Cycle

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$139,600.00 - $219,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Asset Management, Benefits Management, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

04/17/2025

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