Countries & Regions Operational Excellence Leader
Job ID: REQ-10033595
Location: Spain
Summary
Lead initiatives and projects in order to optimize business practices and resources in Countries & Regions.
About the Role
Major Activities:
* Represent Countries and Regions team in assigned PV related process optimization projects, metric design, and transition projects (e.g. acquisitions and divestments).
* Review procedural documents and guidance documents where Countries & Regions team is a key stakeholder.
* Conduct or assist global risk assessment of assigned PV targets for audit or self-assessment in support to Countries and Regions Global Head.
* Evaluate resources and headcounts impact of proposed projects and processes impacting Countries & Regions Team, based on figures collected from COs.
* Work in collaboration with COs and other functions to perform CO compliance metrics trend analyses, generate knowledge and mitigate any identified risks and/or presentation to Operational Metrics & Risk Committee.
* Participate and support Regional Heads on projects related to Country Patient Safety processes and to CO outsourcing at Regional/Global level, when needed.
* Act as system administrator for the Patient Safety Countries & Regions SharePoint, and the Vigilance Agreements Repository for local agreements.
Team Player:
* Reliable, constructive communication skills, good listening skills, willing to share information, willing to cooperate and help, flexible.
Key Performance Indicators:
* Initiate and propose new and simplified processes for Countries & Regions.
* Alignment with global and optimization of PV processes and resources.
* Successful and timely implementation of projects and initiatives.
* Quality and timely communications to COs of PV strategies and plans.
* Problem-solving attitude demonstrated when proposing solutions.
* No significant audit/inspection findings in area of responsibilities.
* Internal and external customer satisfaction.
Job Dimensions:
Number of associates: None
Impact on the organization: Critical, a significant compliance failure could result in an enforced cessation of business and the strategic development of pharmacovigilance capabilities is critical to future business success.
Ideal Background:
Education and/or Professional Experience:
Minimum: A Sciences degree (for graduates) or equivalent qualification with over 5 years of work experience in pharmacovigilance or drug development.
Languages: Fluent English (oral and written); knowledge of other languages desirable.
Experience / Professional Requirements:
* Knowledge of Pharmacovigilance regulations, processes and disciplines.
* Knowledge of Pharmacovigilance IT applications.
* Capable of managing multiple projects.
* Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks with prioritizing ability.
* Well-organized, excellent time management with respect to priorities and self-management.
* Strong interpersonal skills and expert team player with demonstrated ability to build collaborative cross-functional relationships.
* Strong verbal and expert written communication skills.
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Functional Area: Research & Development
Job Type: Full time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No
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