CPOs & Regions Project Coordinator

Job description

Job Description

Drive initiatives and projects in order to optimize business practices and resources.

Major Accountabilities
· Supports the Global Head CPOs & Regions in worldwide Country Pharma Organizations (CPOs) in the conduct of surveys. Directly collects from the CPOs figures required for resource evaluation and process improvements.· Supports the Global Head CPOs & Regions and the Regional Heads to prepare and follow-up the CPO Assessment visits. This includes the collection any documents needed for the visits as well as documented evidence of the corrective actions and the review of those documents for their accuracy, completeness and compliance with Novartis standards and procedures. In cooperation with the respective Regional Head suggests (as needed) opportunities for improvement.
· Responsible for tracking the status of the CPO Assessment visits.
· Coordinates off-site monitoring activities with all the CPOs worldwide. In this respect, works closely with key cross functional stakeholders in the CPOs. Participates in the evaluation of the collected CPO documents (e.g., local working procedures) for accuracy, completeness and compliance with Novartis standards and procedures. In cooperation with the respective Regional Head suggests (as needed) opportunities for improvement.
· Collects the monthly Transmittal Sheets from all the CPOs worldwide actions and reviews them for accuracy and completeness. Escalates the points requiring immediate action to the Regional Head accordingly.
· Supports the Global Head CPOs & Regions and the Regional Heads for the maintenance of the CPOs & Regions Sharepoint.
· Supports the Global Head CPOs & Regions and the Regional Heads for the preparation and the follow-up activities of PV audits and inspections conducted in the CPOs. Participates in the analysis of CPO audits' results and in the identification of audit trends that require further investigation with all the CPOs worldwide.

Team Player: · Reliable, constructive communication skills, good listening skills, willing to share information, willing to cooperate and help, flexible.

Desired profile

· A Sciences degree (for graduates) or equivalent qualification with over 3 years of work experience in pharmacovigilance or drug development.
· Fluent English (oral and written) Knowledge of other languages desirable
· Knowledge of Pharmacovigilance regulations, processes and disciplines.
· Knowledge of Pharmacovigilance IT applications.
· Capable of managing multiple projects.
· Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks with prioritizing ability. · Well-organized, excellent time management with respect to priorities and self-management.
· Strong interpersonal skills and expert team player with demonstrated ability to build collaborative cross functional relationships.
· Strong verbal and expert written communication skills



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