Senior Medical Safety Writer (m/f/d)

Major accountabilities:

• Lead the authoring, review, and independent management of Safety Concerns and other critical content in Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and other aggregates reports as required; as well as the preparation of initial Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and other aggregates reports as required for newly launched, acquired products, or new indications RMP update.

• Review and ensure HA comments are addressed in all relevant department’s deliverables for a product/class across the TAs in collaboration with medical function, QPPV office and other global stakeholders.

• Contribute to the planning of data analyses and presentation, including statistical analysis plan reviews and meetings, for RMP submissions. And create a strategy for that purpose.

• Contribute to complex cross functional global projects focusing on quality improvement, including IT projects/systems (AI, automation, etc.).

• Provide expert opinion in the development of safety document templates and Standard Operating Procedures pertaining the department’s deliverables to comply with emerging worldwide regulations.

• Ensure team awareness and assess impact of updates to global PV regulatory requirements for department’s deliverables. Also identify knowledge gap, develop training materials and conduct workshops. Mentor junior writers to enhance their skills and contributions, and sustain a pool of SMEs.

• Act as consultant for teams across functions within Novartis and external service providers involved in aggregate report and risk management document preparation.

• Deputize for Team Lead / Group Head Global AR&RM and assist with the recruitment of new staff.

Essential Requirements:

• Graduate/Postgraduate/Doctorate degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy/Medical Sciences or equivalent degree.

• At least 7 years’ experience in drug safety/development or closely related areas of responsibility, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in in safety writing.

• Fluent English (oral and written), Spanish knowledge will represent an advantage.

• Excellent understanding of the disease area ANY PARTICULAR ONE?,drug development process, GCP and medical terminology.

• Sound expertise in data analysis and presentation, paired with strong project management, communication skills, and the ability to lead global and cross-functional work groups.

You will receive: 

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Other Spanish standard benefits are Company Pension Plan; Life and Accidental Insurance; Meals, Allowance or Canteen in the office; Flexible working hours.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

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

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.