Senior Specialist, Global Pharmacovigilance (Animal Health)

Job Description

The Senior Specialist, Global Pharmacovigilance will be responsible for some or all of the following core activities:

• Case review/approval for assigned products

• Expedited case submission according to timelines outlined in applicable regulations

• Case entry for non-PV-Works countries for assigned products

• Aggregate report preparation and submission to National Teams or Competent Authorities according to timelines outlined in applicable regulations

• Support national PV teams as applicable

• Product expert for assigned products

• Provide qualified answers to questions raised by internal or external stakeholders (e.g., Competent Authorities) for products for which the Senior Specialist is responsible

• PV Statement preparation in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures

• Same/similar designation of assigned products

• Allocation of new product activated in PV-Works to the applicable product family

• Risk management for assigned products

  • Participation in signal management activities, including (but not limited to) signal detection, prioritization, validation, assessment, and recommendation for action

  • Signal management statement preparation and, if applicable, submission to Competent Authorities according to timelines outlined in applicable regulations

  • Analysis of peer-reviewed literature

  • Review of clinical study data

  • Participation in risk communication planning

  • Participation in the design and/or fulfillment of supplementary monitoring activities

  • Development of risk minimization strategies

• Archive all relevant documents/communications as agreed or defined in the applicable procedures

Additional activities may include at least one of the following:

• Participation in team meetings

• Participation in audits/inspections as applicable

• Support CAPA completion activities as applicable

• Support GPV procedure management

• Support training

• Provide business support for pharmacovigilance database systems (e.g., review validation documents and execute User Acceptance Tests (UATs) for functionality changes)

• Perform literature searches

• Function as Content Lead for one or more GPV sub-teams (e.g., training, risk management, procedure management):

  • Establish team priorities and allocate resources accordingly

  • Provide oversight of team projects/activities, including tracking progress and compliance with projected timelines

  • Facilitate group meetings

  • Manage team questions and engage in problem solving to address concerns as they arise

  • Consult PVLT for guidance and feedback on team activities as needed

• Participation in projects as agreed with the manager

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of regulations governing pharmacovigilance for veterinary medicines

• Experience with PV databases

• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills

• Experience with biostatistics and epidemiological principles

• Animal Health/Animal Science background is highly preferred

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

Any of:

• DVM or PhD in a clinically/scientifically relevant field (preferred)

• MS or equivalent in a clinically/scientifically relevant field with 3 years of experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical field

• BA/BS or equivalent in a clinically/scientifically relevant field with 5 years of experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical field

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The salary range for this role is

$114,700.00 - $180,500.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Animal Science, Auditing, Business Management, Communication, Compliance Monitoring, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Drug Safety Surveillance, Management Process, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacy Regulation, Prioritization, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Communications, Risk Management, Risk Minimization, Training and Development, Veterinary Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Products

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/2/2025

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