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Local Contact for Pharmacovigilance, Colombia
IQVIA Holdings Inc.
Bogota, Colombia
PURPOSE
Act as local contact for pharmacovigilance for customers requiring the services for their product(s).
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Respond fully and promptly to requests from Competent Authorities to evaluate the benefits and risks of a medicinal product to include information regarding sales or prescriptions or post-authorization of safety studies of medicinal l products.
· Remain up to date and aware of any changes in local regulatory requirements; verifies the
necessary mechanisms and regulatory measures adopted for safety reasons and the risk
management plans are carried out.
· Establish and maintain a thorough understanding of each project’s budget and scope of
work (SOW); set up and maintain project materials such as project files, forms, templates,
databases and workflow.
· Work in a collaborative team environment with project team members both remotely and onsite; lead by example; assist management with allocating resources to projects. Will be
required to work independently within the QPPV role.
· Proactively identify issues and propose solutions. Respond promptly and effectively to all
requests.
· Provide regular reports to project manager on project metrics, SOW changes, customer
requests or concerns; participate in project review meetings with management, communicate and document project issues to project team members and department
management in a timely manner.
· Communicate regular monthly updates to the EU QPPV/designee & complete regulatory reports as required. Support pharmacovigilance operations as required.
· Get involved with collection, translation, recording and follow-up of Individual Case Safety Report(s) (ICSRs) and/or other non-ICSRs safety information relevant to the medicinal product(s) in scope of the project.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
· In-depth knowledge of applicable global, regional, and local regulatory requirements; and
International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
· In-depth knowledge of the pharmacovigilance legal framework in Colombia.
· In-depth knowledge of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
· Deal directly with the Competent Authority and undergo questioning by regulatory authority
inspectors during statutory inspections.
· Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving approach when interpreting safety reports,
literature and undergoing inspections
· Demonstrate a positive and motivational attitude
· Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as within teams
· Effective telephone etiquette
· Strong organizational and project management skills
· Demonstrate confidence, professionalism and credibility whilst interacting with customer and
third parties
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers,
customers and third parties
· Maintain an overview of the safety profile of the product and factors that may affect the
benefit/risk balance of a product
· Demonstrate an understanding of compliance and of quality management systems
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor's degree in medicine OR pharmacy and 2 years relevant clinical experience including experience managing clinical trial safety/post-marketing safety; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
· Resident in the country where LQPPV services if required by local legislation with fluent local language skills & excellent command of the English language.
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Job posted: 2023-11-07