Drug Safety Officer (m/f/d) - temporary

Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation. With over 1700 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location. The position is temporary until 30.09.2028. Your main tasks and responsibilities Processing of post-marketing, literature and clinical safety information Entering of adverse drug reaction reports in the drug safety database Requesting further information, initiate product investigations, writing narratives Reviewing and submitting safety reports to authorities Maintaining the global drug safety DB, continuously updating safety report files Liaising with pharmacovigilance personnel (local & worldwide), with other departments and authorities Participating in local and international quality improvement activities Your expertise and ideal skill set Completed academic degree, ideally in a medical or healthcare discipline Pharmacovigilance knowledge and experience in processing/reporting case safety reports would be an advantage Fluent English skills as well as communication and presentation skills Team player with a strong focus on timelines Good level of computer literacy, in particular in the use of databases High degree of accuracy with attention to detail Excellent critical, analytical and problem solving skills Your department - where you make an impact We, the Corporate Drug Safety Unit (CDSU), are responsible for ensuring the safety of Octapharma’s products worldwide by maintaining a robust pharmacovigilance system. In Drug Safety, excellence is achieved through well-defined processes, scientific expertise, and the dedicated commitment of a highly skilled and experienced team. Thrive with us Company restaurant & meal subsidy Training & further education Health promotion Parking spaces and good public transport connections Company and team events Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4.355,55 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary. It´s in our blood We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion. Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person. Johanna Proksch, MA Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H. Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien T: +43 (1) 610 32 - 4299 Want to find out more about us? Visit our website Octapharma Career and follow us daily on LinkedIn.