Pharmacovigilance Risk Management Product Lead, Sr. Manager

Pfizer Pfizer · Pharma · Warsaw, Romania, Poland

This role is a Senior Manager, Product Lead for Pharmacovigilance Risk Management at Pfizer. The primary focus is on providing strategic expertise and driving the execution of Risk Management Plans (RMPs) to enhance patient safety. Responsibilities include developing innovative methods for a Risk Management Center of Excellence, managing RMP requirements for drug products, recommending risk mitigation options, reviewing assessments, and evolving best practices in risk management planning. The role requires a strong background in pharmaceutical drug safety risk management, knowledge of global safety regulations, and excellent project management and communication skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. In collaboration with RMCoE Head, develops/evolves/implements best practices in risk management planning, including risk communication, risk minimization and in benefit/risk assessment methodologies.
  2. Supports Safety Surveillance & Risk Management (SSRM) with strategic guidance for risk management planning, taking into consideration local regulatory requirements, risk management best practices, and product specific risk profile, and development and implementation of RMP initiatives for products within the Pfizer portfolio
  3. Serves as the key interface between RAM and the BU in matters related to oversight of implementation and tracking of commitments included within the RMP and provide periodic updates regarding the status of implementation to the RMC
  4. Leads PRMS using effective leadership and process management techniques. Builds appropriate agendas, provides draft and final minutes and drives the actions to completion. Responsible for the storage and tracking of action items from meetings. Ensures appropriate membership attendance for internal and external meetings, including external expert engagement and briefing.
  5. Manages supplier performance/delivery relative to defined and agreed upon SOW; support managing day-to-day supplier communications.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelors degree and 6+ years of experience or Masters degree and 5+ years of experience or Pharm.D/PHD or equivalent and 1+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Minimum 5 years of broad and progressive pharmaceutical experience in medical, clinical or pharmacovigilance but with a clear focus on drug safety risk management
  • Knowledge of global safety regulations and guidelines, or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience in global drug safety risk management planning activities and generating RMPs
  • Demonstrated strength in analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated strength in oral/written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated organizational/project management skills
  • Familiarity with management of performance metrics
  • Significant knowledge of organization processes and matrix-based decision-making is required.
  • High level analytical skills - Detail oriented, independent, and manage processes to both establish timelines and ensure timelines are met. Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strategic Thinking – Demonstrated ability to analyze, frame, and communicate complex issues, including writing and presentation proficiency.
  • Clinical, Regulatory and Safety Expertise - Demonstrated knowledge of clinical research processes, safety or regulatory requirements. Knowledge of Risk Management regulations and drug development process
  • Scientific/Administrative Excellence - Demonstrated ability to scientifically evaluate and document review and analysis of data.
  • Organizational Development – Knowledge of organizational development principles and demonstrated success in developing and implementing organizational development strategies.
  • Project and Process Management & Meeting Establish

Nice to have

  • Project management certification (PMP)
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • Advanced degree strongly preferred (Pharm.D, or Ph.D, or equivalents).

What the JD emphasized

  • Minimum 5 years of broad and progressive pharmaceutical experience in medical, clinical or pharmacovigilance but with a clear focus on drug safety risk management
  • Demonstrated experience in global drug safety risk management planning activities and generating RMPs
  • Significant knowledge of organization processes and matrix-based decision-making is required.