Associate Director, Signal Management - Basel, Switzerland

Basel, Basel-Stadt N/A CH

Posted: 11/10/2025 2025-11-10 2025-12-11 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Pharmacovigilance Job Number: 623780 Is job remote?: Hybrid Country: Switzerland

Job Description

Join Our Innovative Team as an Associate Director, Signal Management – Basel, Switzerland

Are you a seasoned pharmacovigilance professional ready to lead in a dynamic, global environment? We’re seeking an accomplished Associate Director of Signal Management to drive safety excellence at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation. Based in Basel, Switzerland, this pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape world-class signal detection strategies, collaborate with top-tier partners, and advance safety processes that impact patient well-being worldwide. If you thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed setting and are passionate about leveraging data and technology to enhance drug safety, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in pharmacovigilance operations, including hands-on signal detection and management
• Profound knowledge of ICH GCP, GVP guidelines, and local pharmacovigilance regulations
• Strong understanding of signal detection processes, statistical methodologies, and safety database applications
• Excellent organizational, project management, and leadership abilities
• Effective communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in an international, matrix environment and motivate cross-functional teams
• Experience with PV audits, inspections, and CAPA processes
• Proficiency in developing risk mitigation strategies and aggregate safety reports

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with AI, large language models, and regulations concerning AI in healthcare
• Experience integrating AI solutions into pharmacovigilance processes
• Knowledge of MedDRA queries and technical signal analysis tools
• Skills in developing and customizing signal management software
• Knowledge of regulatory updates and industry best practices in signal management

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Nursing, MD, PharmD, PhD, or related medical/scientific degree
• Prior leadership roles in global pharmacovigilance teams or signal management functions
• Experience working within or alongside pharmaceutical industry partnering agreements

Other Requirements:

• Fluency in English; additional languages advantageous
• Willingness to engage with external working groups and represent the company at industry events
• Ability to adapt to hybrid work arrangements in Basel, Switzerland
• Willingness to travel as needed for audits, inspections, or stakeholder meetings

Embark on this exciting journey to lead and innovate in safety signal management—apply now and bring your expertise to a global leader committed to advancing healthcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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