Summary
Monitors and audits the company's drug, biologics or medical devices surveillance program including the intake, evaluation, processing and follow-up on adverse reports. Participates in the resolution of any legal liability and in complying with government regulations. Ensures accurate receipt, maintenance and assessment against product labeling. Reports events or reactions as required by regulatory agencies including adverse events data from clinical trials, spontaneous or solicited sources, periodic and experience reports. May provide trending and safety signal detection and assessment. Supports all clinical trial activity and post marketing.
About the Role
The Group Head, Global Aggregate Reports & Risk Management, leads a group of Senior Global Risk Management Plan Managers as well as Senior Medical Writers and AR&RM Analysts in the development of robust and feasible Risk Management Plan strategies and Aggregate Reports for assigned high priority products/therapies, aligned with the benefit-risk profile of the products and supported by complex stakeholder matrixes.
Your key responsibilities include:
Responsible for timely high-quality deliverables either through direct involvement in processes or through assignments taking into consideration individual workload, experience, location, business needs and individual development needs. Interacts with GPTs and Functions (e.g., GPH, HPS, Medical Writing, Regulatory Affairs) to ensure proper prioritization of programs and assign adequate resources.
Responsible for recruiting, developing, retaining (Sr) Global RMP Managers/ (Sr) Medical Writers/ AR&RM Analysts, developing and implementing an onboarding program for new hires.
Member of the AR&RM Leadership Team. Collaborates with Global Head Aggregate Reports & Risk Management in setting the department's objectives and achieving them.
Advises and influences the organization regarding Aggregate Reports & Risk Management concepts, strategy, and processes, relevant for product submissions and launches worldwide.
Guides a cross-functional matrix in the development of tools for RMP preparation, implementation tracking, working practices and guidelines.
Acts as AR&RM Subject Matter Expert (SME) in inspections and audits.
Represents AR&RM in MSRB, GLC, GPTs & SMTs and other relevant boards/teams.
Evaluates the impact and ensures compliance in collaboration with OPEX of worldwide regulations and industry practices on current AR&RM plans strategy, processes, and tools.
In collaboration with OPEX and the AR&RM office, designs, develops, and maintains metrics to monitor quality of RMPs & AR.
Provides input into the development of regular and up-to-date AR & RM training to the organization.
Deputizes for the Global Head Aggregate Reports & Risk Management and other Group heads when required.
Educational Background:
Scientific Degree required. Life sciences degree desirable. Advanced degree (Masters, MD, PharmD or PhD) required.
Languages:
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Why Novartis?
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Division: Development
Business Unit: Innovative Medicines
Location: Spain
Site: Barcelona Gran Vía
Company / Legal Entity: ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.
Functional Area: Research & Development
Job Type: Full time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No
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