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Project Leader Head of Risk Management

Category
Job Ref	MB/HQ00014952
Job Type	Permanent
Salary	Excellent salary
Location	Switzerland

27 Aug 2010

My client is looking for a Project Leader, Head of Risk Management Office to support the Global Drug Safety Division. You will be in charge of the overall risk management strategic plan. You will have 6 direct reports (India/US/Switzerland). This position is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Main responsibilities

1. Lead initiatives to develop, implement and manage state-of-the-art processes, methodology and tools to support the development, implementation, and compliance with global risk management plans, including the RMP website.
2. Lead the development and implementation of training programs for global and local relevant line functions within Development and the Company on risk management plan processes, tools, and compliance.
3. Develop and oversee SOPs, KPIs, quality standards and associated monitoring tools to ensure compliance and quality management of global risk management plans.
4. Manage a system for tracking and monitoring risk management plans and their component objectives and tools to identify areas for improvement and compliance.
5. Represent the company on assigned external industry projects on risk management methodology and risk management tools.
6. Work closely with Head MSO to develop, implement, and evaluate the policy regarding risk management plans.
7. Support innovation of safety risk management through continuous assessment and incorporation of new technology, scientific approaches, and data sources and evaluate their alignment with the strategy.
8. Contribute senior level expertise to the scientific and operational aspects of Medical Safety Operations.
9. Liaise with DS&E TA and CPO colleagues to ensure continuous improvement of risk management plan activities through knowledge sharing and integration of learnings.
10. Collaborate closely with other line functions in Development, the Company, and other sectors to optimize the risk management plan system.
11. Supervise the RMP Office staff, e.g. RMP Scientist, Document Administrators
12. Consult with Global and local RMP Managers on issues related to RMP policy and processes.

Education & Experience

- Advanced scientific or medical degree (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD) required.
- Languages Fluent in spoken and written English. Understanding of another major language (e.g. French, German, Spanish) desirable.
- Solid experience in pharmaceutical company, preferably in drug safety, clinical research, or regulatory affairs.
- Demonstrated leadership of projects in a global setting.
- Excellent teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory safety environment and clinical drug development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Innovative critical thinking. Process and performance oriented drive to improve working practice.
- Prior experience with Risk Management Plans is desirable.

For further information please contact
Magalie Blanquart
Email: magalie.blanquart@hayspharma.com

Services advertised by Hays Pharma are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business