Patient Safety Specialist at Novartis

Job Description

• To support management of Patient Safety operational processes at Country Organization in ensuring compliance with Novartis global/local procedures, national and international regulations/ standards/guidelines for pharmacovigilance of Novartis group marketed and investigational products (drugs and devices).
• Manage collection, processing, documentation, reporting and follow-up of all adverse event reports for all Novartis products from clinical trials, non-interventional studies, Patient Oriented Programs, literature, Spontaneous Reports, etc. Transcribe, translate and enter data of all data from source documents into safety systems accurately and consistently with emphasis on timeliness and quality.
• Manage reporting/submission/distribution of safety reports/updates/information (e.g. SAE, SR, IN/SUSAR, PSUR, Biannual SUSAR Listing, DSUR) to Local Health Authorities and/or clinical operations in cooperation with other Country Organization Departments.
• Interact and exchange relevant safety information with LHA, Patient Safety associates, other functional groups and third party contractor, if applicable. 4.Survey and monitor national pharmacovigilance regulations and provide update to global Patient Safety organization.
• Develop, update and implement local procedures to ensure compliance with Patient Safety global procedures and national requirements.
• Input, review and approval of program proposals for language, content and establishment of n
• ecessary controls on collection and reporting of adverse event information. 7.Perform reconciliation with other departments (e.g. Medical Information, Quality Assurance and third party contractor, if applicable) for potential AEs resulting from medical inquiries, quality related complaints and other sources. 8.Management and maintenance of all relevant Patient Safety databases. 9.Prepare and submit KPI reports on compliance in a timely manner including identification of root cause(s) for late reporting to LHA, development and implementation of corrective action(s) as needed.
• Develop and update training materials for pharmacovigilance and ensure training of Country Organization associates on relevant Patient Safety procedures for AE reporting, including field force and third party contractor, if applicable.
• Ensure support for and close-out of audits, corrective action plan, investigation and Health Authority inspections.
• Manage and maintain efficient Patient Safety filing and archive system.
• Review of all Phase IV Clinical Trial and NIS protocols safety sections and if a Contract Re-search Organization
• Drives the local execution of the RMP for all Novartis group products in (Southern African Countries):

Minimum requirements 2-3 years industry related experience , Health Care Sciences Professional (e.g. Medical Doctor, Nurse, Pharmacist).

• Fluent in both written and spoken local language
• Knowledge of national and international regulations for pharmacovigilance
• Knowledge of pharmacological and medical terminology.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Quality and focus oriented
• Computer skills.

Job ID 211453BR

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