Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the full implementation of the Local POP Governance Framework which enables the end-to-end POP process, embeds Medical, Quality, Patient safety, Regulatory, Ethical, Risk and Compliance requirements and facilitates cross functional stakeholder involvement. 
• Lead the Local POP Governance Board or equivalent body ensuring timely and comprehensive review of programs and POP related issues
• Provide guidance and support for local associates involved in POPs throughout the pro-gram lifecycle; Develop and deliver training for local associates and management to ensure standards are well understood and followed by all associates.
• Manage and oversee all Governance and POP monitoring activities at country organization. Drive change management initiatives and promote a culture of quality, governance, and patient centricity.
• Proactively identify quality and compliance risks, establish mechanisms to mitigate these risks in collaboration with risk experts and implement controls to measure compliance; review audit outcomes and perform country self-assessments as needed. Escalate issues if necessary to the Global POP Governance Office and local senior management

What you'll bring to the role:
Essential:

• Master’s degree in a healthcare discipline strongly preferred.
• Significant relevant work experience (min. 8 years) in the pharmaceutical industry or public health sector, in Patient Support and/or Market Research Programs, medical affairs, drug development, quality assurance, patient safety or compliance
• Excellence in communicating effectively across different audiences and organizational levels; ability to bridge between scientific and business experts
• High learning agility, comfortable with complexity and diversity, and highly interested in continuous improvement
• High awareness about regulatory and industry trends and ability to proactively address needs based on external demands
• Excellence in designing and continuously improving business processes to meet quality and compliance standards and to simplify the way we work.
• Change management skills and ability to promote a cultural of high ethical standards and compliance
• Ability to influence others to achieve a common goal, regardless of formal authority.

Desirable:

• Fluent in both written and spoken English and French  
• Excellent Project management skills