Pharmacovigilance Specialist at Novo Nordisk

Job Description

• Are you ready to make the next step in your professional development in a global expanding company? Are you interested in improving the lives of millions of people, working in a company that works with innovation and is a leader in diabetes? Join us and become a Pharmacovigilance Specialist for Novo Nordisk Middle Africa. This role is based in Lagos, Nigeria, and directly reports to PV Mgr MA & Subject Matter Expert BAMEAC

About the Department:

• You will join a dedicated young and dynamic team on a mission to increase internal and external Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety awareness and form strong business partnerships to drive business in Middle Africa.

The Position

• As a Pharmacovigilance Specialist, you will be responsible for all Pharmacovigilance activities in compliance with Local and Novo Nordisk Requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring timely review, update, and reporting of all cases of Customer complaints, Adverse Reactions and other pharmacovigilance activities across Middle Africa to Global safety HQ and Affiliate safety reporting responsible person for all Middle Africa countries.
• You will responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the marketing authorization holder's pharmacovigilance system master file across Middle Africa to ensure the performance of good pharmacovigilance standards and to promote, maintain and improve compliance with the legal requirements.
• Review of external requirements across Middle Africa countries and providing intelligence, Safety Data Exchange Agreements with external stakeholders, tracking of Customer Contacts in Middle Africa and Safety mailbox, Global Safety Compliance Tracking Tool & GSSaes weekly listing.

Qualifications

• You have a relevant AcademicDegree or a Master’s Degree preferably in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical related studies.
• You have a relevant experience of 1 - 2 years in a similar role preferably in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of local Pharmacovigilance legislation in Nigeria and some idea in Middle Africa.
• You have excellent command over both written and spoken English and have a relevant business background.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, as well as demonstrate cross-functional collaboration and teamwork. Able to work efficiently and independently, demonstrating attention to detail and follow through.
• Great communication skills (verbal and written) and good planning, time management, and organizational skills, including good decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• These attributes coupled with the technical skills of Technical Regulatory Intelligence, Compiling & submission, and Labelling development & Approval will ensure success in this role.