Drug Safety Physician (m/f/d)
OCTAPHARMA Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.
With over 1600 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.
Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life.
Your main tasks and responsibilities
- Conduct medical evaluations of cases from spontaneous reports, clinical trials, and post-marketing surveillance to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal SOPs
- Assess the seriousness, listedness, and causality of individual case safety reports
- Initiate and support timely safety-related analyses
- Provide medical expertise for PBRERs / PSURs and safety analyses
- Support the development and maintenance of Risk Management Plans and Risk Minimization Activities as needed
- Lead or contribute to signal management activities, including detection and evaluation for designated products
- Assist in creating and updating safety information, including product labeling for assigned products
Your expertise and ideal skill set
- Medical doctor degree with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and at least 1 year of experience in pharmacovigilance
- Knowledge of drug safety terminology and the ability to interpret complex data from diverse sources
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated flexibility, strong time management, and the ability to work independently
Your department - where you make an impact
- We, the Corporate Drug Safety Unit (CDSU), are responsible for ensuring the safety of Octapharma’s products worldwide by maintaining a robust pharmacovigilance system. In Drug Safety, excellence is achieved through well-defined processes, scientific expertise, and the dedicated commitment of a highly skilled and experienced team.
Thrive with us
- Company restaurant & meal subsidy
- Training & further education
- Health promotion
- Parking spaces and good public transport connections
- Company and team events
Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits
The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4,270.14 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.
It´s in our blood
We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.
Mrs. Johanna Proksch
Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.
Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien
T: +43 (1) 610 32 4299
You can also reach us Monday to Friday via WhatsApp: +43 (0) 664 88578113
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