Patient Safety Specialist

Sandoz

. Support the Senior Manager Patient Safety in coordinating and executing patient safety and pharmacovigilance activities within the Swiss affiliate .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeHolzkirchen • GermanyJuniorMid-Level💰 €56,000 - €104,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety, with a strong understanding of Swiss regulatory requirements and the ability to manage risk and safety information effectively. Proficient in stakeholder management and compliance activities within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Pharmacovigilance ExperienceSwiss Regulatory KnowledgeRisk Management Plan ImplementationStakeholder Management SkillsFluency in Swiss Official Language

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Hard Skills

PharmacovigilanceDrug SafetyRegulatory AffairsMedical TerminologyRisk ManagementCase ManagementPeriodic ReportingQuality SystemsCompliance ManagementContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Swiss Pharmacovigilance LegislationAudit and Inspection ReadinessCAPA ActivitiesBusiness Continuity PlanningPatient Safety Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Senior Manager Patient Safety in coordinating and executing patient safety and pharmacovigilance activities within the Swiss affiliate
Act as Deputy Responsible Person for Pharmacovigilance Switzerland
Support local pharmacovigilance oversight in accordance with Swiss regulatory requirements
Promote understanding of the pharmacovigilance system across the Swiss affiliate
Implement and track Risk Management Plan commitments and risk minimization activities
Ensure accurate and timely flow of safety-relevant information among the Swiss affiliate, business partners, regional hubs, and third-party vendors
Maintain awareness of Sandoz product safety profiles and support marketed and investigational products
Respond to safety-related requests and implement relevant safety measures
Participate in oversight of case management, periodic reporting, local safety programs, and outsourced activities
Maintain local pharmacovigilance processes, documentation, and quality systems
Support patient safety training, Business Continuity Planning, and cross-functional initiatives
Contribute to compliance management, regulatory intelligence, audit and inspection readiness, deviation and CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a Health Care Sciences discipline (e.g., Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience
Fluency (minimum C1 level) in at least one Swiss official language: German, French, or Italian
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Minimum 2 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, or a related function within the pharmaceutical industry
Relevant pharmacovigilance experience, supported by training and/or demonstrated expertise in EU and/or Swiss PV regulations
Good understanding of Swiss pharmacovigilance legislation and medicinal product safety requirements
Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting audits, inspections, deviations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives considered an advantage
Current CV and proof of highest educational qualification required as part of application

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 vacation days per year (in full time)
1.200€ vacation payment (in full time)
€40/month in capital-forming benefits (in full time)
Company pension
Flex-hybrid working 50% per week in the office
Access to learning & development platforms Skillsoft & Learnlight
Access to employee share program “OurShare”
10% performance-based bonus
Performance based long-term incentive plan