Global Pharmacovigilance: Signal Manager at Zoetis

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Veterinary Pharmaceuticals, Animal HealthIndustries

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or advanced degree in a relevant biomedical or animal health discipline
Minimum of 3 years’ clinical veterinary experience or equivalent in animal health industry settings
Proven expertise in veterinary pharmacovigilance with a strong regulatory affairs focus, including signal detection, data analytics, epidemiology, and regulatory submissions
In-depth knowledge of global veterinary pharmacovigilance regulations, including but not limited to the EU Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/6), UK Benefit-Risk Submission Report (BRSR) Guidance, as well as regulatory frameworks in North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and other key markets
Demonstrated experience preparing and interpreting regulatory submissions and managing compliance

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive post-marketing surveillance activities including proactive monitoring, adverse event trend analysis, signal detection, and signal management for assigned veterinary products, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards
Perform detailed risk assessments and provide scientifically and regulatorily sound recommendations to mitigate safety risks impacting animal health
Serve as the pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs expert within cross-functional global teams, ensuring integration of safety data and regulatory intelligence into product lifecycle management and decision-making
Author and review regulatory submissions and communications
Maintain and manage technical safety documentation within the global signal management system, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and compliance with worldwide regulatory expectations
Utilize advanced pharmacovigilance software and data analytics tools to interpret safety data and enhance signal detection methodologies, ensuring alignment with global regulatory frameworks
Lead initiatives to innovate and optimize signal detection and management processes, incorporating emerging scientific, technological, and regulatory developments from a global perspective
Champion change management and continuous improvement efforts to optimize pharmacovigilance workflows and tools, promote regulatory compliance, and enhance data quality worldwide
Advocate for and guide the adoption of new technologies and digital tools that improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, and regulatory adherence across multiple regions
Provide training and mentorship on pharmacovigilance systems, global regulatory requirements, and best practices, with a focus on the latest international regulations and guidelines
Support regulatory inspections, audits, and internal reviews by providing expert pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs input, particularly related to compliance with the 2022 EU regulations and other global standards
Lead sub-teams to critically evaluate pharmacovigilance processes, identify compliance gaps, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions on a global scale

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PharmacovigilanceSignal DetectionSignal ManagementRisk AssessmentRegulatory AffairsVeterinary MedicineEpidemiologyAdverse Event AnalysisData AnalyticsRegulatory SubmissionsGlobal Regulatory Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Global Pharmacovigilance Signal Manager role?

The role requires a veterinary professional with strong global regulatory expertise, deep understanding of clinical veterinary medicine, pharmacovigilance science, epidemiology, and regulatory affairs.

What are the key responsibilities in this position?

Key responsibilities include leading signal detection and management, post-marketing surveillance, risk assessments, authoring regulatory submissions, and utilizing pharmacovigilance software for data analysis.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have expertise in global regulations like EU Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation (2019/6), UK BRSR, and frameworks in North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, plus experience leading signal management in a multinational environment.