Global Safety Information Management Manager Job in Leiden, Netherlands

Global Safety Information Management Manager Job Description

Are you a BA/BS in Information Technology with at least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry? Then Astellas has an interesting job opportunity for you!

Global Safety Information Management Manager / Sr. Global Safety Information Management Manager
Leiden, full time

The job
In this role you are responsible for improvement and maintenance of excellence in the area of Global Pharmacovigilance Information Management. You will report to the Global Pharmacovigilance Information Management Lead and will be a member of the Safety Information Management team. With this team you will contribute to the successful implementation and execution of the mission of the Global Pharmacovigilance department (GPV). You will be responsible for the operational support of all safety information systems and for generating validated queries, reports and signal detection runs, using global product safety adverse event data. 

The position requires in-depth knowledge regarding the complexities and nuance of adverse event data to ensure the accuracy of regulatory submissions. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective collaborations with internal GPV key stakeholders and functions, as well as of relevant external stakeholders. In a more senior position you will also contribute to the development, implementation and successful execution of the GPV mission, objectives and 3-5 year strategic plan. 

You will independently manage projects and work with cross-functional/global teams to develop and implement PV systems. In addition you will support an environment that enables each member of Safety Information Management Team to optimally operate in the matrix environment of Astellas and assist in training junior team members for appropriate growth in technical skills.

We offer
• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
• Good career opportunities
• Inspiring and dynamic work climate in a new and state of the art working environment
• Attractive remuneration, which include a 13th month, excellent pension policy, 25 Holidays + 13 so called ADV Days, if applicable an attractive relocation package and more…

Your personal qualifications
• BA/BS in information technology or healthcare disciplineMinimum of 5 years experience (7 years for senior position) in the pharmaceutical industry, or a related industry, preferably in a global, highly matrixed, and multicultural organization
• Minimum of 3 years (5 years for senior position) experience developing adverse events database queries and reports
• SQL programming, Argus database experience
• Excellent communications skills with fluent English (spoken and written)
• Project management experience.

At Astellas, we believe that nurturing a good relationship with our employees delivers good business results. It is our stated aim in VISION 2015 for Astellas to be recognised as an employer of choice. This means ensuring we are a highly effective organisation, that applies best-in-class people management, creates a positive working environment and has an inspirational company culture. Through ongoing research and by regularly consulting our employees, we are able to define our commitment using our Employee Value Proposition. This reflects the working culture of Astellas, outlines our expectations as an employer and captures the essence of our company ethos; CHANGING TOMORROW.

About Astellas
Astellas is a Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company employing over 17,000 people worldwide with global sales exceeding 8 billion euro. The group’s EMEA headquarters are based in London, with affiliates throughout Europe engaged in research & development (R&D), manufacturing and sales & marketing. With over 4,300 employees, EMEA is an important and growing Astellas region, having key strengths in the therapy areas of Urology, Transplantation, Dermatology, Anti Infectives, Pain Management and Oncology. 

The global annual R&D investment of 15% to 20% of sales is evidence of the group’s commitment to improving the health of people worldwide through the provision of innovative and reliable products. Astellas employs around 850 persons in the Netherlands at Leiden and Meppel. Mirai House, located in Leiden Bio Science Park, is home to a number of divisions, including the European R&D organization focusing on the development of medicines in the areas of Urology, Nephrology, Pain, and Diabetes/Metabolic diseases. It is the location where the majority of offices and clean rooms & labs are located.

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Keywords:pharmacovigilance, PV, information technology, IT, SQL, Argus.

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