ProductLife Group (PLG) is a global provider of outsourcing and consulting services for the life sciences industry. We help clients navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance across pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and medical information.

As a Local Safety Officer (LSO) for Portugal, you will support pharmacovigilance activities for PLG clients, acting as a back-up LSO and LPPV, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Group 10
Responsibilities:

  • Act as back-up Local Safety Officer (LSO) and LPPV for PLG clients in Portugal, serving as a 24/7 contact for local regulatory authorities and ensuring service continuity.
  • Maintain and update local pharmacovigilance documentation (PSMF, SOPs, SDEA, PVA, TA) and support local PV systems.
  • Receive, process, translate, and submit safety cases (ICSRs) in accordance with Portuguese legislation; conduct periodic reconciliations of vigilance reports.
  • Provide or support local medical information services; monitor local literature and regulatory websites for safety updates, and report findings to clients.
  • Coordinate outsourced local safety activities, support local studies and risk minimization measures, and translate/submit DSUR, PSUR, and RMP documents as needed.
  • Deliver pharmacovigilance training to stakeholders (sales reps, distributors, affiliates).
  • Liaise professionally with clients, affiliates, and third-party vendors, and participate in audits/inspections.
  • Flex working hours to support Brazil mailbox coverage during absences.

Group 12
Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a science-related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in pharmacovigilance.
  • Experience in local PV case management and regulatory communication.
  • Familiarity with Portuguese regulatory environments.
  • Fluent in Portuguese (written and verbal).
  • Excellent English proficiency.
  • French is a plus.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent time management and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
  • Experience with safety databases and MedDRA is desirable.

Local Safety Officer (Portugal) - VAF 476

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