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Responsible for the management of local procurement of materials, services, and supplies. To always increase Local spend. Ensures compliance to all local procurement targets, and ensures statistical data and reporting are accurate. Responsible for compiling reports for DMRE and all other stakeholders, internal and external.

We are looking for a Local Procurement Co Ordinator, on D1 level, who will be responsible for ensuring we reach our Local procurement targets, and will be the face of procurement in the communities, with significant interaction with our current Major Contractors on site regarding appointing Local Community sub-contractors and spending local on day-to-day procurement. Contracts experience and working with contractors are important. We want this person to have the knowledge to protect a small contractor against the major contractors.

This person will be responsible for reporting and driving initiatives in ensuring Local target spend compliance.

1. Safety, Health and Environment

• Compliance and application of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Report all unsafe conditions and work practices and ensure compliance.

• Provide guidance on processes to increase Local spend.
• Show increase on usage of Local suppliers by Buyers.
• Implement and maintain systems that increase the procurement of all non-stocked & stocked requests from the Local Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary.
• Increase local spend to 80% on controlled spend.
• Build and maintain strong and long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Engage with stakeholders on future mine needs and opportunities to change suppliers to increase Local spend.
• Identify high value spend National suppliers suitable for joint ventures to increase Local spend.
• Identify and assess new supply options for current and upcoming purchasing requirements for Local opportunities.
• Conduct supplier visits and report on capabilities, including updates on the Local suppliers database.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements when purchasing from Local entities.
• Support ESD suppliers proposed from the ESD Department and provide relevant feedback to the Buyers.
• Assist suppliers with their vendor onboarding and monitor progress on Portal.
• Assist with adjudication process to ensure fair and transparent adjudication.
• Ensure that all administration is neat, current, and available.
• Engage with onsite contractors to increase Local spend by identifying local suppliers and referrals to ESD for potential JV opportunities.
• Manage and ensure opportunities are accessible to all Local suppliers.
• EOI’s and RFQ’s to be advertised via Maru and Supplier Portal.

• N/A

• Track overall local spend for reporting purposes - Weekly & Monthly spend reporting.
• Weekly and Monthly progress reports.

• Seeks own development and learning opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Suitable Diploma or Bachelor’s degree is preferable (Procurement, Business or Financial).
• 5 Years in a relevant Supply chain role within a mining environment.
• Buying across the full spectrum of goods & services applicable to the mining industry.
• Negotiating with suppliers.
• Contracts Management and working with Contractors.
• Local / Communities procurement.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (Job Specific)

• MS Windows, MS Office.
• ERP System, Purchasing and Reports.
• Extensive industry knowledge.
• Analysis and troubleshooting.
• Anticipate risk and be able to adjust accordingly.
• Reporting and presentations.
• Handling of Conflict and conflict resolution.

To be discussed in interview.

Overview

Direct message the job poster from PharmaLex

Cencora Global Consulting Services (GCS) is one of the leading service providers for the Pharmaceutical Industry globally and is specialized in all aspects of drugs and medical devices approval, market development and any action of effective product maintenance. Global Consulting Services (GCS) are seeking a Manager, Local Pharmacovigilance to be remote based in South Africa.

• Set up and manage the local pharmacovigilance system
• Local Literature Search
• Local ICSR Management
• PV Intelligence Screening
• Local PSMF Maintenance
• Setting up local Organized Data Collection
• Local PVA Management
• Local adaptation and submission of PSUR / RMP
• Local signal detection
• Implementation of additional Risk Minimization Measures
• Reviewing materials relating to local post-authorization safety
• Participate in PV-relevant audits and inspections
• Attend regular meetings according to project meeting schedule
• Provide monthly PV report on status of local PV system in the country/ies
• Ensure PV training of affiliate employees, service providers and Third Parties
• Close cooperation with the global PV system of the client as well as related global and local departments and functions
• Issue, review and maintain pharmacovigilance procedures (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices) related to the local tasks in connection with client procedures
• Close cooperation with the respective Deputy and providing the Deputy with information on relevant current PV activities
• Deputy is assuming responsibility in case of planned or unplanned absence
• The employee agrees to take over primary listed tasks and responsibilities in other service lines, project management activities as client contact point and additional reasonable tasks that align with their abilities, qualification and training, if required.

• University degree in Life Science

• Several years’ experience and profound knowledge in the field of pharmacovigilance
• Expertise, experience and knowledge regarding relevant legislative and non-legislative guidelines on pharmacovigilance

• Demonstrable ability in leading, mentoring, managing and motivation of staff (team leads).
• Ability to train and support junior/new colleagues in daily activities; ability to lead small project with clearly defined scope.
• Ability to manage internal and external (client) relationships on operational / day-to-day working level as well as client's team lead level.
• Good communication skills (written and verbally); capability to communicate issues and propose appropriate solutions to decision makers. Good presentation skills.
• English business fluent & local language (as appropriate).

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex GmbH

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Overview

Direct message the job poster from PharmaLex

Cencora Global Consulting Services (GCS) is one of the leading service providers for the Pharmaceutical Industry globally and is specialized in all aspects of drugs and medical devices approval, market development and any action of effective product maintenance. Global Consulting Services (GCS) are seeking a Manager, Local Pharmacovigilance to be remote based in South Africa.

• Set up and manage the local pharmacovigilance system
• Local Literature Search
• Local ICSR Management
• PV Intelligence Screening
• Local PSMF Maintenance
• Setting up local Organized Data Collection
• Local PVA Management
• Local adaptation and submission of PSUR / RMP
• Local signal detection
• Implementation of additional Risk Minimization Measures
• Reviewing materials relating to local post-authorization safety
• Participate in PV-relevant audits and inspections
• Attend regular meetings according to project meeting schedule
• Provide monthly PV report on status of local PV system in the country/ies
• Ensure PV training of affiliate employees, service providers and Third Parties
• Close cooperation with the global PV system of the client as well as related global and local departments and functions
• Issue, review and maintain pharmacovigilance procedures (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices) related to the local tasks in connection with client procedures
• Close cooperation with the respective Deputy and providing the Deputy with information on relevant current PV activities
• Deputy is assuming responsibility in case of planned or unplanned absence
• The employee agrees to take over primary listed tasks and responsibilities in other service lines, project management activities as client contact point and additional reasonable tasks that align with their abilities, qualification and training, if required.

• University degree in Life Science

• Several years’ experience and profound knowledge in the field of pharmacovigilance
• Expertise, experience and knowledge regarding relevant legislative and non-legislative guidelines on pharmacovigilance

• Demonstrable ability in leading, mentoring, managing and motivation of staff (team leads).
• Ability to train and support junior/new colleagues in daily activities; ability to lead small project with clearly defined scope.
• Ability to manage internal and external (client) relationships on operational / day-to-day working level as well as client's team lead level.
• Good communication skills (written and verbally); capability to communicate issues and propose appropriate solutions to decision makers. Good presentation skills.
• English business fluent & local language (as appropriate).

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex GmbH

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Overview

Direct message the job poster from PharmaLex

Cencora Global Consulting Services (GCS) is one of the leading service providers for the Pharmaceutical Industry globally and is specialized in all aspects of drugs and medical devices approval, market development and any action of effective product maintenance. Global Consulting Services (GCS) are seeking a Manager, Local Pharmacovigilance to be remote based in South Africa.

• Set up and manage the local pharmacovigilance system
• Local Literature Search
• Local ICSR Management
• PV Intelligence Screening
• Local PSMF Maintenance
• Setting up local Organized Data Collection
• Local PVA Management
• Local adaptation and submission of PSUR / RMP
• Local signal detection
• Implementation of additional Risk Minimization Measures
• Reviewing materials relating to local post-authorization safety
• Participate in PV-relevant audits and inspections
• Attend regular meetings according to project meeting schedule
• Provide monthly PV report on status of local PV system in the country/ies
• Ensure PV training of affiliate employees, service providers and Third Parties
• Close cooperation with the global PV system of the client as well as related global and local departments and functions
• Issue, review and maintain pharmacovigilance procedures (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices) related to the local tasks in connection with client procedures
• Close cooperation with the respective Deputy and providing the Deputy with information on relevant current PV activities
• Deputy is assuming responsibility in case of planned or unplanned absence
• The employee agrees to take over primary listed tasks and responsibilities in other service lines, project management activities as client contact point and additional reasonable tasks that align with their abilities, qualification and training, if required.

• University degree in Life Science

• Several years’ experience and profound knowledge in the field of pharmacovigilance
• Expertise, experience and knowledge regarding relevant legislative and non-legislative guidelines on pharmacovigilance

• Demonstrable ability in leading, mentoring, managing and motivation of staff (team leads).
• Ability to train and support junior/new colleagues in daily activities; ability to lead small project with clearly defined scope.
• Ability to manage internal and external (client) relationships on operational / day-to-day working level as well as client's team lead level.
• Good communication skills (written and verbally); capability to communicate issues and propose appropriate solutions to decision makers. Good presentation skills.
• English business fluent & local language (as appropriate).

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex GmbH

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Overview

Direct message the job poster from PharmaLex

Cencora Global Consulting Services (GCS) is one of the leading service providers for the Pharmaceutical Industry globally and is specialized in all aspects of drugs and medical devices approval, market development and any action of effective product maintenance. Global Consulting Services (GCS) are seeking a Manager, Local Pharmacovigilance to be remote based in South Africa.

• Set up and manage the local pharmacovigilance system
• Local Literature Search
• Local ICSR Management
• PV Intelligence Screening
• Local PSMF Maintenance
• Setting up local Organized Data Collection
• Local PVA Management
• Local adaptation and submission of PSUR / RMP
• Local signal detection
• Implementation of additional Risk Minimization Measures
• Reviewing materials relating to local post-authorization safety
• Participate in PV-relevant audits and inspections
• Attend regular meetings according to project meeting schedule
• Provide monthly PV report on status of local PV system in the country/ies
• Ensure PV training of affiliate employees, service providers and Third Parties
• Close cooperation with the global PV system of the client as well as related global and local departments and functions
• Issue, review and maintain pharmacovigilance procedures (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices) related to the local tasks in connection with client procedures
• Close cooperation with the respective Deputy and providing the Deputy with information on relevant current PV activities
• Deputy is assuming responsibility in case of planned or unplanned absence
• The employee agrees to take over primary listed tasks and responsibilities in other service lines, project management activities as client contact point and additional reasonable tasks that align with their abilities, qualification and training, if required.

• University degree in Life Science

• Several years’ experience and profound knowledge in the field of pharmacovigilance
• Expertise, experience and knowledge regarding relevant legislative and non-legislative guidelines on pharmacovigilance

• Demonstrable ability in leading, mentoring, managing and motivation of staff (team leads).
• Ability to train and support junior/new colleagues in daily activities; ability to lead small project with clearly defined scope.
• Ability to manage internal and external (client) relationships on operational / day-to-day working level as well as client's team lead level.
• Good communication skills (written and verbally); capability to communicate issues and propose appropriate solutions to decision makers. Good presentation skills.
• English business fluent & local language (as appropriate).

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex GmbH

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Direct message the job poster from PharmaLex

Cencora Global Consulting Services (GCS) is one of the leading service providers for the Pharmaceutical Industry globally and is specialized in all aspects of drugs and medical devices approval, market development and any action of effective product maintenance. Global Consulting Services (GCS) are seeking a Manager, Local Pharmacovigilance to be remote based in South Africa.

• Set up and manage the local pharmacovigilance system
• Local Literature Search
• Local ICSR Management
• PV Intelligence Screening
• Local PSMF Maintenance
• Setting up local Organized Data Collection
• Local PVA Management
• Local adaptation and submission of PSUR / RMP
• Local signal detection
• Implementation of additional Risk Minimization Measures
• Reviewing materials relating to local post-authorization safety
• Participate in PV-relevant audits and inspections
• Attend regular meetings according to project meeting schedule
• Provide monthly PV report on status of local PV system in the country/ies
• Ensure PV training of affiliate employees, service providers and Third Parties
• Close cooperation with the global PV system of the client as well as related global and local departments and functions
• Issue, review and maintain pharmacovigilance procedures (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices) related to the local tasks in connection with client procedures
• Close cooperation with the respective Deputy and providing the Deputy with information on relevant current PV activities
• Deputy is assuming responsibility in case of planned or unplanned absence
• The employee agrees to take over primary listed tasks and responsibilities in other service lines, project management activities as client contact point and additional reasonable tasks that align with their abilities, qualification and training, if required.

• University degree in Life Science

• Several years’ experience and profound knowledge in the field of pharmacovigilance
• Expertise, experience and knowledge regarding relevant legislative and non-legislative guidelines on pharmacovigilance

• Demonstrable ability in leading, mentoring, managing and motivation of staff (team leads).
• Ability to train and support junior/new colleagues in daily activities; ability to lead small project with clearly defined scope.
• Ability to manage internal and external (client) relationships on operational / day-to-day working level as well as client's team lead level.
• Good communication skills (written and verbally); capability to communicate issues and propose appropriate solutions to decision makers. Good presentation skills.
• English business fluent & local language (as appropriate).

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex GmbH

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Overview

Direct message the job poster from PharmaLex

Cencora Global Consulting Services (GCS) is one of the leading service providers for the Pharmaceutical Industry globally and is specialized in all aspects of drugs and medical devices approval, market development and any action of effective product maintenance. Global Consulting Services (GCS) are seeking a Manager, Local Pharmacovigilance to be remote based in South Africa.

• Set up and manage the local pharmacovigilance system
• Local Literature Search
• Local ICSR Management
• PV Intelligence Screening
• Local PSMF Maintenance
• Setting up local Organized Data Collection
• Local PVA Management
• Local adaptation and submission of PSUR / RMP
• Local signal detection
• Implementation of additional Risk Minimization Measures
• Reviewing materials relating to local post-authorization safety
• Participate in PV-relevant audits and inspections
• Attend regular meetings according to project meeting schedule
• Provide monthly PV report on status of local PV system in the country/ies
• Ensure PV training of affiliate employees, service providers and Third Parties
• Close cooperation with the global PV system of the client as well as related global and local departments and functions
• Issue, review and maintain pharmacovigilance procedures (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices) related to the local tasks in connection with client procedures
• Close cooperation with the respective Deputy and providing the Deputy with information on relevant current PV activities
• Deputy is assuming responsibility in case of planned or unplanned absence
• The employee agrees to take over primary listed tasks and responsibilities in other service lines, project management activities as client contact point and additional reasonable tasks that align with their abilities, qualification and training, if required.

• University degree in Life Science

• Several years’ experience and profound knowledge in the field of pharmacovigilance
• Expertise, experience and knowledge regarding relevant legislative and non-legislative guidelines on pharmacovigilance

• Demonstrable ability in leading, mentoring, managing and motivation of staff (team leads).
• Ability to train and support junior/new colleagues in daily activities; ability to lead small project with clearly defined scope.
• Ability to manage internal and external (client) relationships on operational / day-to-day working level as well as client's team lead level.
• Good communication skills (written and verbally); capability to communicate issues and propose appropriate solutions to decision makers. Good presentation skills.
• English business fluent & local language (as appropriate).

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex GmbH

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Overview

Direct message the job poster from PharmaLex

Cencora Global Consulting Services (GCS) is one of the leading service providers for the Pharmaceutical Industry globally and is specialized in all aspects of drugs and medical devices approval, market development and any action of effective product maintenance. Global Consulting Services (GCS) are seeking a Manager, Local Pharmacovigilance to be remote based in South Africa.

• Set up and manage the local pharmacovigilance system
• Local Literature Search
• Local ICSR Management
• PV Intelligence Screening
• Local PSMF Maintenance
• Setting up local Organized Data Collection
• Local PVA Management
• Local adaptation and submission of PSUR / RMP
• Local signal detection
• Implementation of additional Risk Minimization Measures
• Reviewing materials relating to local post-authorization safety
• Participate in PV-relevant audits and inspections
• Attend regular meetings according to project meeting schedule
• Provide monthly PV report on status of local PV system in the country/ies
• Ensure PV training of affiliate employees, service providers and Third Parties
• Close cooperation with the global PV system of the client as well as related global and local departments and functions
• Issue, review and maintain pharmacovigilance procedures (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices) related to the local tasks in connection with client procedures
• Close cooperation with the respective Deputy and providing the Deputy with information on relevant current PV activities
• Deputy is assuming responsibility in case of planned or unplanned absence
• The employee agrees to take over primary listed tasks and responsibilities in other service lines, project management activities as client contact point and additional reasonable tasks that align with their abilities, qualification and training, if required.

• University degree in Life Science

• Several years’ experience and profound knowledge in the field of pharmacovigilance
• Expertise, experience and knowledge regarding relevant legislative and non-legislative guidelines on pharmacovigilance

• Demonstrable ability in leading, mentoring, managing and motivation of staff (team leads).
• Ability to train and support junior/new colleagues in daily activities; ability to lead small project with clearly defined scope.
• Ability to manage internal and external (client) relationships on operational / day-to-day working level as well as client's team lead level.
• Good communication skills (written and verbally); capability to communicate issues and propose appropriate solutions to decision makers. Good presentation skills.
• English business fluent & local language (as appropriate).

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex GmbH

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Overview

Direct message the job poster from PharmaLex

Cencora Global Consulting Services (GCS) is one of the leading service providers for the Pharmaceutical Industry globally and is specialized in all aspects of drugs and medical devices approval, market development and any action of effective product maintenance. Global Consulting Services (GCS) are seeking a Manager, Local Pharmacovigilance to be remote based in South Africa.

• Set up and manage the local pharmacovigilance system
• Local Literature Search
• Local ICSR Management
• PV Intelligence Screening
• Local PSMF Maintenance
• Setting up local Organized Data Collection
• Local PVA Management
• Local adaptation and submission of PSUR / RMP
• Local signal detection
• Implementation of additional Risk Minimization Measures
• Reviewing materials relating to local post-authorization safety
• Participate in PV-relevant audits and inspections
• Attend regular meetings according to project meeting schedule
• Provide monthly PV report on status of local PV system in the country/ies
• Ensure PV training of affiliate employees, service providers and Third Parties
• Close cooperation with the global PV system of the client as well as related global and local departments and functions
• Issue, review and maintain pharmacovigilance procedures (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices) related to the local tasks in connection with client procedures
• Close cooperation with the respective Deputy and providing the Deputy with information on relevant current PV activities
• Deputy is assuming responsibility in case of planned or unplanned absence
• The employee agrees to take over primary listed tasks and responsibilities in other service lines, project management activities as client contact point and additional reasonable tasks that align with their abilities, qualification and training, if required.

• University degree in Life Science

• Several years’ experience and profound knowledge in the field of pharmacovigilance
• Expertise, experience and knowledge regarding relevant legislative and non-legislative guidelines on pharmacovigilance

• Demonstrable ability in leading, mentoring, managing and motivation of staff (team leads).
• Ability to train and support junior/new colleagues in daily activities; ability to lead small project with clearly defined scope.
• Ability to manage internal and external (client) relationships on operational / day-to-day working level as well as client's team lead level.
• Good communication skills (written and verbally); capability to communicate issues and propose appropriate solutions to decision makers. Good presentation skills.
• English business fluent & local language (as appropriate).

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex GmbH

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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