• Job Description

  Req#: 296457

  At Novo Nordisk, we create value by putting our patients first. So, are you passionate about ensuring patient safety? Do you have experience in pharmacovigilance and risk management? We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacovigilance Associate to join our team in Egypt. If you are ready to make a difference in the field of drug safety, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

  The Position

  As a Pharmacovigilance Associate, you will be maintaining and continuously improving the affiliate Pharmacovigilance and Device Vigilance systems in Egypt. In addition, you will be acting as deputy Local Safety Responsible (LSR) on a 24-hour basis.

  Your main responsibilities will be:

  • You will monitor the safety profiles of our marketed products and address any emerging safety concerns

  • You will conduct Pharmacovigilance training for internal employees and external partners

  • You will handle Pharmacovigilance cases, customer complaints, and adverse events for marketed products

  • You will ensure compliance with local and global regulations related to Pharmacovigilance activities

  • You will collaborate with the Regulatory & Safety team at our headquarters

  Qualifications

  As a Pharmacovigilance Associate, you need to be familiar with regulatory guidelines and requirements related to drug safety. Moreover, you need to have a good understanding of regulations set forth by health authorities, and you need to be detail-oriented and capable of drawing meaningful conclusions from complex information.

  To be successful in this role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharma is a must; Postgraduate studies will be a plus.

  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience in pharmacovigilance and risk management within a multinational organization is a huge plus

  • Strong knowledge of local and global regulations related to Pharmacovigilance

  • Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information

  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English and Arabic language

  About the Department

  The Pharmacovigilance department in Novo Nordisk Egypt is responsible for ensuring the safety of our products and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. We work closely with local health authorities and internal stakeholders such as regulatory, commercial, and medical teams to detect, assess, understand, and communicate safety information. Our team is dedicated to patient safety and strives to make a positive impact on the healthcare industry in Egypt.

  Working at Novo Nordisk

  At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

  Contact

  Please click on "apply now" to submit your resume in English.

  Deadline

  Apply before February 11th 2024.

  We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

  At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

• About the company

  Novo Nordisk A/S is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, with production facilities in eight countries, and affiliates or offices in 5 countries.

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