Local QPPV / Affiliate PV Lead - German / English speaker required

PURPOSE

The Local QPPV / PV Affiliate Lead will be the main PoC for the Swiss department, and will represent the local department to global teams.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the local QPPV responsible for overseeing the Swiss PV department and accountable / responsible for major decision making.
• Provide leadership, strategy, planning, organisational and problem-solving skills to the Pharmacovigilance team
• Responsible for direct contact and engagement with national competent authorities
• Provide a sound knowledge of the PV landscape and associated procedures within Switzerland and be able to provide direction to Regional and Global PV teams. 
• Provide expert knowledge of safety profiles for all marketed products in the Switzerland
• Participate in external association activities e.g. EFPIA etc. and networking activities. 
• Maintain and build currency of expertise and promote best practice, knowledge sharing and compliance across the local PV team.
• Influence the local team and act as a main PoC for the affiliate on a global scale.
• Lead and deliver PV Projects, recommendations and reporting.

EDUCATION & KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum BA/BS degree (pharmacy, Medical Degree or Biomedical/Life Sciences), preferably with an advanced professional degree in Life sciences and/or MBA qualification
• Member of professional Pharmacovigilance bodies and/or associations.
• Significant proven track record of achievements in senior roles including line management of virtual and remote teams, cross cultural working and developing future talent.  Ability to coach and mentor less experienced personnel.
• Proficiency in German and business English language  (written, verbal, presentation, facilitation)
• Good communication skills including persuading, influencing including the ability to build and manage close relationships with all relevant stakeholders

LOCATION

Switzerland – flex to work from home

DURATION

Full-time, permanent

SALARY

Attractive package with competitive benefits

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

TO APPLY

• If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please telephone on +44 (0)203 868 8607 or e-mail on schapple@planet-pharma.co.uk
• If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!