Pharmacovigilance Manager, Benefit Risk management

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About the Department/Company

Alvotech is a fully integrated specialty biopharmaceutical company focused exclusively on development and manufacturing of high-quality biosimilar medicines.

Within Research and Development (R&D) function, the integrated Clinical and Medical Research (iCMR) department develops effective strategies aligned with biosimilar guidelines and health authority requirements to deliver successful clinical studies, and support post marketing-authorization related activities.

iCMR is launching an ambitious and exciting project aimed at modernizing and optimizing the departmental operating model. As part of this project, we are recruiting for the following position:

Overview of Job Role

The Pharmacovigilance (PV) Manager will be responsible and accountable for all assigned Clinical Safety and Post marketing PV activities on company clinical trials and post-marketing programs. The Pharmacovigilance Manager will be part of the newly developed, lean and efficient Benefit Risk management team, reporting to the Benefit risk management Director. The focus of this role will be on Signal and Benefit Risk, Risk management, Periodic reporting and Regulatory intelligence activities in both clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance. The PV manager will also work on development of the team's processes, be involved in PV systems development and lifecycle management, own assigned deliverables and ensure regulatory compliance.

Scope and responsibility:

• Manage and oversee Signal management, Benefit-Risk monitoring, Safety aggregate reports (e.g. PADER/PSUR/DSUR) and Regulatory Intelligence (Legislation monitoring and Product Safety Profile monitoring) in assigned clinical trials and post-marketing programs

• Involved in Safety systems setup and lifecycle management (e.g. configuration, validation, system lifecycle management, etc.) to execute the assigned activities (SME)

• Create, maintain and optimize Global Pharmacovigilance processes and ensure compliance with international law and regulations (e.g. FDA, EMA, ICH).

• Work cross-functionally with other PV department teams and other teams (e.g. Medical affairs) to gather inputs for assigned deliverables (e.g., DSURs, PSUR, PADER, Signal management, Risk management), ensure on-time delivery and submission compliance.

• Work cross-functionally with other teams and departments in the company (e.g. Quality, Regulatory, IT, CPD, etc.) and externally with PV service providers and Business partners

• Deliver trainings on pharmacovigilance processes and standards to company staff and external parties

• Involved in Audits and Inspections related to Benefit Risk Management activities

Job requirements:

• Education: Master's Degree in pharmaceutical sciences or related fields - medicine, pharmacy, life sciences

• Experience: 7+ years in Pharmacovigilance/Drug Safety in similar function with demonstrable hands on experience

• Expertise in clinical trial and post-marketing pharmacovigilance activities

• Expertise in Safety systems (e.g., Argus, ARISg); previous experience with Veeva Platform (e.g. Safety Vault/Safety Docs) is great advantage

• Proven track record with global Product and Study portfolios

• Previous experience with biologic and combination products is an advantage

• Detailed knowledge of PV processes, directives, regulations and international guidelines (21 CFR, ICH, GVP, GCP, CIOMS, etc.)

• Mature self-organizational, time-management and interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication skills, maintains a positive, result oriented work environment

• Able to work independently, plan, organize and deliver, and feel comfortable in a multicultural team.

• Willingness to travel internationally, as required

What we offer:

• Meaningful Work: Tackle inspiring challenges with passionate colleagues on projects that make a real difference in people's lives.
• Global Growth: Join a fast-growing, international company with a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a positive, flexible, and innovative setting that values teamwork and creativity.
• Career Development: Benefit from support for personal growth, internal mobility, and ongoing training opportunities.
• Cultural Exchange: Take advantage of exchange opportunities with our Reykjavik, Iceland lab for short or long-term stays.
• Well-being & Perks: Enjoy wellness benefits, on-site changing rooms, and a stocked office with snacks, fruit, and great coffee.
• Community & Celebration: Participate in regular social events and celebrate team milestones together.