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The Local Safety Specialist acts on behalf of PLG clients in the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), ensuring full compliance with local and international pharmacovigilance (PV) regulations. This role serves as a key local contact for regulatory authorities and supports the delivery of high-quality safety and medical information services in line with client and PLG requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Act as Local Safety Specialist and LPPV (as applicable) for PLG clients in the Benelux region
Serve as 24/7 local point of contact with regulatory authorities
Notify local authorities of appointments and ensure regulatory compliance
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg PV regulations
Ensure continuity of local vigilance activities delegated to PLG
Communicate professionally with regulatory authorities and clients within agreed timelines
Create and/or maintain local Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) where required
Support and maintain the local PV system, including development of local SOPs and agreements
Review and update SDEA, PVA, and Technical Agreements (TA) as needed
Liaise with clients, affiliates, and third-party vendors
Support audits and inspections, including preparation and follow‑up of action plans
Ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection requirements
Perform safety case receipt, processing, translation, QC, tracking, and ICSR follow‑up
Submit local ICSRs to relevant authorities in the Benelux region according to local legislation
Conduct periodic reconciliations to ensure proper handling of safety reports
Provide or support local medical information services, as required
Monitor local literature and journals relevant to client products in the Benelux region
Perform QC of literature monitoring activities and track results
Support selection and review of local journal lists
Monitor Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg regulatory authority websites for relevant safety or legislative changes
Track regulatory screenings and communicate results to PLG clients
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a life‑science related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of pharmacovigilance experience
Strong knowledge of Benelux and international PV regulations
Experience acting as a local PV contact in the Benelux region (preferred)
Hands‑on experience with local PV case management, including receipt, translation, submission, and follow‑up
Audit and inspection experience
Experience in literature and regulatory website monitoring (preferred)
Project management and client‑facing experience
French and Dutch: Native and/or fluent (written and verbal)
English: Excellent written and verbal fluency
German: Desirable
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Excellent time‑management and prioritization skills
High attention to detail and process‑oriented mindset
Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel
Nice to have:
German language skills
Experience acting as a local PV contact in the Benelux region
Experience in literature and regulatory website monitoring