About this PHARMACOVIGILANCE AUDITOR role at Cencora
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Professional leadership and provision of pharmaceutical expertise to clients across the field of pharmacovigilance:
- Responsible for the execution of operational tasks and all aspects of technical delivery and project management in the field of PV Audits.
- Coordinating and performing GVP audits as lead- or co-auditor (process-, system- and document audits).
- Mock inspections and assistance to pharmaceutical companies during Health Authority inspections.
- Pharmacovigilance service provider audits.
- Assessment of pharmacovigilance systems and processes including interfaces with other departments, affiliates or contract partners of clients.
- Management of corrective/preventive action plans.
- Acting as an external consultant for assessment, quality assurance and improvement of pharmacovigilance systems and processes.
- Review and set-up of QM requirements related to PV-System set-up or maintenance.
- Providing advice to clients regarding Good Pharmacovigilance Practices and legislation compliance.
- Design and preparation of audit strategy, risk assessment and audit programs.
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Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine or a related discipline
- Additional qualifications in Quality Assurance, Pharmacovigilance, or GVP compliance are considered an advantage
Experience
- At least 10 years of proven experience in Pharmacovigilance
- At least 5 years of proven experience in GVP auditing
- Demonstrated experience in planning, conducting, documenting, and following up audits
- Experience working in regulated environments within the pharmaceutical industry
- Exposure to global or multi-country pharmacovigilance activities
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of global and local pharmacovigilance regulations, guidelines, and Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP)
- Solid understanding of core pharmacovigilance processes,
- Ability to assess compliance with regulatory requirements, internal procedures, and quality standards
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify compliance gaps, assess risk, and recommend corrective and preventive actions
- Excellent documentation and audit report writing skills
- Fluency in English required; additional languages are an asset
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at different levels
- Ability to conduct interviews and communicate audit findings in a clear and professional manner
- High level of attention to detail, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
Additional Requirements
Availability to travel at least 30% of the time
What Cencora offers
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full timeAffiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex Spain S.L.U.Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
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