The Senior Scientist, PS Strategy (PSS) is accountable for planning the Japan Risk Management Plan (J-RMP) and
leading the execution of Pharmacovigilance (PV) activities excluding Post Marketing Surveillance (PMS) studies of
assigned product(s) throughout the entire product’s life cycle.
the Japan Project Team (JPT) and be accountable for the PV strategy of the product(s) in Japan.
o To develop and maintain J-RMP, JPI safety part, and relevant documents in a cross-functional team
incorporating the latest information and in compliance with GVP / GPSP and relevant AZ SOPs.
o To create the protocol and report of Early Post-marketing Phase Vigilance (EPPV).
o To implement the optimal safety surveillance of the product in consideration of the safety profile of
product(s) specifically required for Japanese regulation.
o To coordinate required data output from the safety database to support communication with external
stakeholders in Japan.
o To coordinate transition of required safety data and regulatory mandatory documents associated with
MAH transfer.
o To ensure the right quality of PV-related deliverables such as J-RMP, EPPV reports, etc.
o To escalate any actual / potential compliance issue to relevant operational bodies to support solving it.
o To have accountability for PV activities of an assigned product in Japan as a representative of J-PVT.
o To lead and manage J-PVT to enable and drive PV delivery according to the plan including budget and
timeline.
o To lead development strategy and options for the PV plan of the product as a J-PVT leader, in
collaboration with JPT and Safety Strategic Management Team (SSaMT).
o To lead response to regulatory queries for post-marketing safety matters in collaboration with relevant
functions including Global Patient Safety.
o To ensure governance and key stakeholder engagement is effectively managed.
o To provide leadership as needed in the issue management such as compliance issues, Blue / Yellow letter
delivery, or product recall for safety issues and in the co-promotion business agreement.
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Nice to have】
Location】Osaka or Tokyo
Career Level】D
Date Posted
20-6月-2025
Closing Date
Scientist • Tokyo,Japan