Job Description

Job Description: The Safety Data Manager (SDM) serves as an expert in adverse experience (AE) case management activities and exhibits comprehensive therapeutic area knowledge. Demonstrates a strong understanding of business objectives and priorities and ensures the execution of Global Pharmacovigilance Case Management (GPVCM) strategy. Under the guidance of a Manager, the SDM can lead or perform more complex supporting activities, projects, or initiatives, in collaboration with internal and/or cross-functional stakeholders.

Among other tasks, the Safety Data Manager is responsible for: · Executing core and/or support case management activities independently, ensuring the highest quality of all deliverables in a sustained manner. · Proactively providing support to team members, sharing good practices, and serving as a point of contact for expert input when needed. · Facilitating communication and alignment while developing working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business goals. · Leading and/or promoting process improvement or change initiatives by identifying opportunities, performing data collection and analysis, developing solutions identifying risks, and enabling process implementation.

Education and other Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or above in health care or life sciences disciplines. Advanced writing/reading and intermediate speaking/listening English language skills. Significant experience in pharmacovigilance or job-related field. Optional advanced writing/reading and intermediate speaking/listening other region-specific language skills.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Collection Processes, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Collection Methods, Data Quality Assurance, Data Reporting, Data Review, Data Validation, Fire Safety Systems, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Healthcare Case Management, Medical Terminology, Pharmacovigilance, Process Improvement Projects, Process Improvements, Project Coordination, Project Implementations, Quality Management, Safety Management, Teamwork, Vendor Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2025

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