Manager Patient Safety Region Africa at Novartis

Job Description

To ensure compliance with Novartis global and local procedures, national and international pharmaco-device regulatory requirements in the Region/Countries responsible. Acts as a key Partner for Global and Local Novartis Patient Safety in order to drive safety processes excellence at country level. The direct responsible for the following countries: Maghreb countries, French West Africa, English West Africa, English East Africa & Southern African Countries

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Health Sciences or higher
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Knowledge of other languages desirable Minimum 8 years medical, pharmaceutical, clinical and/or scientific research experience with at least 5 years related experience in clinical pharmacovigi-lance/pharmacovigilance requirements or regulatory compliance Thorough understanding of clinical drug development process Strategic and critical thinking Ability to manage and develop people Leadership experience in working and leading multi-disciplinary or cross-functional team and influencing others in a matrix organization Proven ability to work and handle multiple tasks independently and effectively Excellent communications, interpersonal and negotiation skills (confident and articulate) Quality and focus oriented Results driven, self-starter with proactive working style, committed and accountable, transparent working style al-so under pressure.
• Cultural sensitivity, patient but persuasive, cultural fit with Novartis values
• Planning, organizational and computer skills
• Availability for traveling and flexible