Senior Safety Associate
Macquarie Park, Australia Permanent Posted on Jun. 06, 2025 Closing on Jun. 22, 2025Senior Safety Associate
Location: Sydney, Australia
Reports to: MCO SK & ANZ Country Safety Head
Competitive salary, Car Allowance& annual bonus included
About the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Safety Associate based out of our Head Office in Sydney to join our Pharmacovigilance (PV) team on a full-time permanent basis.
Reporting into the Country Safety Head of ANZ & SK, you will assist with pharmacovigilance responsibilities ensuring corporate and regulatory requirements are met for products of all Sanofi entities in Australia and New Zealand.
We are committed to patient safety! The framework of our pharmacovigilance operating governance model consists of transversal and multidisciplinary safety governance teams comprised of empowered, senior decision-making individuals with safety, ethics, legal, scientific, medical, clinical, and regulatory skillsets.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main responsibilities:
- Support the Country Safety Head in the intake, processing and reporting of local Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) in full compliance with local and global safety regulations as required by local Health Authorities.
- Contribute to the management of all safety issues related to products of all Sanofi entities in Australia and New Zealand.
- Prepare local risk management plans to support both new product registration and ongoing life cycle management.
- Assist in the oversight of key business projects such as patient programs, market research projects and management of digital assets.
- Assist the Country Safety Head in standard operating procedure (SOP) development and management.
- Assist the Country Safety Head in ensuring adherence to reporting timelines and implementing pharmacovigilance training within Sanofi Australia and New Zealand.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in pharmacy, medicine, veterinary science or life science.
- Experience in working in pharmacovigilance in the Australian pharmaceutical industry.
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines in Australia (TGA) and New Zealand (Medsafe).
- Experience working in a cross functional team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A team oriented mindset with a sense of “common good” and “common purpose”.
Why choose us?
Whilst we work hard and aim to lead the market, we also value our people. As part of the team, you will be encouraged to find balance between high performance and well-being. You will be working with a team known for supporting personal development and supporting future career aspirations.
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Take good care of yourself and your family with benefits including, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Enjoy a well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
In 2023 we were named Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Place to Work in Health.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
At Sanofi, we embrace a modern hybrid working model that combines the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Our hybrid policy requires three days in the office per week (with one being either Monday or Friday) and offers the flexibility to work remotely for two days weekly.
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