Regulatory Affairs Specialist & NIP Deputy
Porto Salvo, PT
Job Purpose
As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist and NIP Deputy at Jaba Recordati, you will be responsible for ensuring all necessary activities in the areas of Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance, enabling the introduction and commercialisation of new medicines and other pharmaceutical products on the market in compliance with current legislation, as well as the monitoring of existing products, aligned with the Company’s strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Prescription and Generic Products, OTCs and Health Products)
- Support of regulatory strategy;
- Preparation and submission of Marketing Authorisation, variation and renewal applications (CP, DCP, MRP and NP);
- Support in managing early and successful market entry of new products in compliance with current legislation;
- Monitoring the life cycle of medicines and other pharmaceutical products, ensuring product registration updates;
- Evaluation and approval of packaging and promotional materials;
- Management of the database of pharmaceutical questions posed to the company;
- Liaison with national authorities, manufacturers, licensors and licensees;
- Preparation and submission of product dossiers for the Export area;
- Pricing and Reimbursement applications;
- Support in the revision of Regulatory Affairs procedures.
NIP Deputy (Pharmacovigilance functions)
- Supervision, monitoring and control of Pharmacovigilance service provider activities;
- Submission and implementation of safety variations and urgent safety restrictions;
- Distribution and submission of PSURs;
- Participation in audits and inspections;
- Support with submission and implementation of Risk Management Plans (RMPs);
- Support in the elaboration and revision of Pharmacovigilance procedures;
- Elaboration and revision of SDEAs;
- Providing Pharmacovigilance training especially for non-PV staff.
- Maintenance of the Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF);
- To assume the functions of NIP Deputy only if both NIP and NIP Deputy are simultaneously absent.
Required Education
- Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent Health-related area.
Required Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance;
- Strong knowledge of national and European pharmaceutical legislation;
- Experience in regulatory submissions (MAAs, variations, renewals) and interaction with regulatory authorities;
- Experience with the Veeva Vault tool would be an asset.
Technical Competencies
- Management and submission of regulatory dossiers (CP, DCP, MRP, NP);
- Knowledge of GMP, GDP and GVP requirements;
- Experience with electronic submission systems (eCTD, CESP);
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
Required Behaviours and Competencies
- High sense of responsibility and attention to detail;
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with ability to meet deadlines;
- Proactivity, autonomy and team spirit;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Languages
- Portuguese (fluent);
- English (fluent, written and spoken).
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