About the Role

　　Location: Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid)

　　Our External Vigilance Engagement Transition Manager provides cross-functional leadership and management of the transition of vigilance systems and processes for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and diagnostics portfolios. This role will report to the External Vigilance Engagements Group Lead.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　• Collaboration on VAPRA (Vigilance Agreement Partner Risk Assessment) activities for new deals as required to assess potential partner PV systems for the impact on Novartis Enterprise and manages assigned global vigilance agreements with external business partners by negotiating conditions of the agreement with external business partners

　　• Implementing the strategy defined by PS&PV for the transition of PS&PV-related processes by supporting establishment of a project team.

　　• Leads assigned transition projects in PS&PV, which are of high priority/criticality to the business.

　　• Ensuring operational excellence in crafting the transitional models for PS&PV functions in complete consistency with the project sponsor's strategy.

　　• Accountable for ensuring ongoing compliance with local and global regulatory requirements throughout the transition project plan

　　• Contributes with expert opinion to achieve project plan goals by supporting and collaborating with the project team and other stakeholders. Collaborates with PS&PV and other functions to ensure alignment and consistency between the transition and process owners.

　　• Performs project management duties for the assigned projects where required

　　• Acts as a deputy to the External Vigilance Engagements Group Lead in activities related to PS&PV, transition projects and new deals. as required.

　　Closing date for applications: 10 January 2024

　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

　　Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities we serve.

　　Role Requirements

　　Essential Requirements:

　　• Bachelor's or master's degree in Pharma, life sciences, or equivalent

　　• Proficiency in English (oral and written)

　　• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in pharmacovigilance-related activities.

　　• Strong organizational skills together with strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills

　　Experience in the following areas would be an advantage:

　　• Understanding in another major language (e.g. French, German, Spanish)

　　• Training in Project management or experience in managing projects

　　What you'll receive: Insurance, Flexible working hours., subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

　　Division

　　Development

　　Business Unit

　　Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance

　　Location

　　Spain

　　Site

　　Barcelona Gran Vía

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.

　　Functional Area

　　Research & Development

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No