Jazz Pharmaceuticals - Philadelphia, PA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Philadelphia, PA
Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Director of Global Risk Management at Jazz Pharmaceuticals plays a pivotal leadership role within the GRADS Team, focusing on risk minimization activities for the company's products on a global scale. This position is integral to the development and maintenance of effective risk management strategies, particularly in relation to the US REMS and the Jazz Success Program in Canada. The Associate Director will act as a subject matter expert, facilitating collaboration across various functional teams and ensuring that risk management operations align with regulatory requirements and best practices. In this role, the Associate Director will be responsible for building and leading a high-performance Risk Management team, providing strategic input to workstreams, and assisting in the operational aspects of risk minimization. The individual will work closely with departments such as REMS Operations, Pharmacovigilance (PV) Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Market Research, among others, to ensure compliance and effective program delivery for investigational and marketed products. The Associate Director will also be accountable for fostering strong working relationships within GRADS and across the organization, ensuring timely and accurate communication regarding risk management activities. Key responsibilities include providing strategic advice on risk management planning, developing and revising standard operating procedures (SOPs), and facilitating organization-wide understanding of REMS programs. The Associate Director will also support continuous improvement initiatives, manage relationships with external vendors, and contribute to the resolution of conflicts within teams. This role may involve line management responsibilities, mentoring team members, and participating in audits and inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with QQPV office to understand risk management operational needs.
  • Provide strategic advice, teachings, and support related to risk management planning, risk management sciences, and risk management tools and resources.
  • Provide expert, strategic advice on the creation and submission of Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS).
  • Guide and support teams on tracking submissions and their statuses.
  • Serve as the liaison between Global Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, REMS Operations, and cross-functional organizations.
  • Support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement efforts and initiatives.
  • Develop or revise risk management related SOPs as appropriate.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of REMS procedures and risk minimization activities.
  • Facilitate organization-wide understanding of REMS programs across cross-functional teams.
  • Participate in preparatory discussions related to Regulatory Agency interactions.
  • Maintain expertise in the regulatory environment, regulations, and requirements for Global Risk Management and REMS and PV activities.
  • Act as the business subject matter expert for PV & REMS Operations relationships, including liaising with external vendors.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and affect change, driving implementation of opportunities and mitigating risks.
  • Contribute to the resolution of conflicts at team level or higher and facilitate decision making within the team.
  • Conduct ad hoc/special projects and analyses for GRADS Risk Management leadership.

Requirements

  • BA/BS, MS/MA degree in health-related or biological science-related field, PharmD, RPh, or Nursing, strongly preferred.
  • A minimum of 6 years' experience in pharmaceutical safety (Risk Management or PV) required with a minimum of 2 years of people management experience.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging regulatory requirements and expectations including EMA GVP Modules, FDA IND and NDA reporting requirements, global risk management requirements, ICH, CIOMS.
  • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance activities and processes, with a preference for experience in more than one PV functional area.
  • Experience managing relationships with service providers or external business partners.
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external contacts.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrating professional maturity and confidence.
  • Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Track record of effective decision-making and conflict management/resolution skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice-to-haves

  • Channel Operations, Market Research and/or REMS Operations experience.
  • PV Operations experience.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Flexible paid vacation
  • Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
  • Discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
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