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Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Patient Safety Agreement Management - Manager
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will need to have the ability to effectively prioritise and run a diversified workload, often to strict deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills, a professional approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
Assessment of PV-related clauses in business agreements
Leads the preparation, negotiation and conclusion of PVAs, amendments and terminations
Acts as a key contact point for the end-to-end lifecycle management of Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs) with internal and external key partners
Handles safety agreement monitoring activities
Runs development of process related documentation to ensure compliance
Leads regular and ad hoc meetings with Business Partners and provides support to resolve business partner issues with respect to PV activities
Handles Incidents/CAPAs liaising with external and internal stakeholders as needed
Develops and runs systems for monitoring and tracking of non-conformance
Mentors new staff in areas of expertise as needed
Actively support PV audits and inspections as they pertain to PVAs and work with QA/Compliance function to support the partner audit program
Share knowledge of all relevant regulatory guidance and standards (e.g. FDA, ICH and EMEA PMDA)
Provide hands-on contributions to cross-functional project teams and delivering on schedule
Provide a pro-active approach to initiatives within the pharmacovigilance department and in cross-functional efforts
Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and identify, avoid, and/or minimize the risks of regulatory and contractual non-compliance and other business loss
Contributes to standards around which others will operate. Responsible for the day-to-day operations for key activities.
Negotiate, implement, maintain and oversee fulfilment and regulatory compliance of global PV Agreements (PVAs) with business partners
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The PSAM Manager, is expected to be a self-starter, to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in pharmacovigilance and to effectively collaborate with all relevant departments and personnel, business partners and as needed, with the regulatory authorities worldwide.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree OR
Master’s degree and 4 to 6 years of directly related experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 6 to 8 years of directly related experience OR
Diploma and 10 to 12 years of directly related experience
Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken)
Pro-active communicator
Strong technical competency
Strong attention to detail
Recognize and call out issues
Time Management
Strong written communications
Strong Planning - Problem Solving
Strong Customer Focus
Building Effective Teams
Leading and Measuring Work
Strong Presentation Skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Process Management
Conflict Management
Negotiation Skills
Motivation Skills
Organizational Skills
Global Business Knowledge
Microsoft Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (proficient)
Knowledge of Regulatory and Safety functional activities - Pharmacovigilance systems
Principles associated with compliance, regulatory inspections and audits in global environment
Regulations governing Pharmaceutical Industry
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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