Pharmacovigilance Medical Pillar Leader (m/f/d)

Description

As a leading global company, we have been promoting animal health with innovative medicines, vaccines and diagnostics for over 70 years. Become part of our team and support us in improving the health of animals worldwide.

We are looking for a

PHARMACOVIGILANCE MEDICAL PILLAR LEADER (m/f/d)

We are offering a fulltime remote (within Germany) contract.

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Global Pharmacovigilance (PV) Leader to oversee and evolve our Global PV Medical Pillar. The Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Medical Leader is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational execution of pharmacovigilance activities related to veterinary products. This role ensures the safety of animal health products through rigorous monitoring, assessment, and reporting of adverse events while maintaining compliance with global regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal in ensuring patient safety and proactive risk management throughout the product lifecycle.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Strategy

- Lead the veterinary pharmacovigilance medical pillar function, setting strategic direction and ensuring alignment with corporate safety goals.

- Collective responsibility with Signal Management and Operations Pillar leads for alignment of Global Pharmacovigilance roles, responsibilities, goals, and objectives.

- Represent pharmacovigilance in cross-functional teams, regulatory meetings, and industry forums.

Regulatory Compliance

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global veterinary pharmacovigilance regulations (e.g., EMA, FDA, USDA, VICH).

- Ensure global compliance with internal SOPs and external regulatory requirements.

Medical Review and Case Management

- Provide medical oversight.

- Review and approve Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) and Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Team Development

- Mentor and develop pharmacovigilance staff, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and compliance.

- Collaborate with veterinary medical experts, regulatory affairs, and product development teams.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

- DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or equivalent veterinary degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD) in pharmacology, toxicology, or related field preferred.

- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in veterinary pharmacovigilance or animal health industry.

- Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations and veterinary product lifecycle.

- Proven leadership experience with cross-functional teams.

- Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills

Preferred Skills

- Experience with pharmacovigilance databases and signal detection tools.

- Familiarity with zoonotic disease implications and One Health principles.

- Ability to manage complex safety issues and present findings to senior leadership and regulators.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Attractive remuneration & comprehensive social benefits: A fair, competitive salary plus additional benefits for your security and future.

- Flexible working & remote working model: Enjoy the freedom of flexible working hours with a 37.5-hour week

- Time to relax: With 30 days of holiday per year, you have plenty of opportunity to switch off and recharge your batteries.

- Career & further development opportunities: Customised training, workshops and individual career planning for your personal and professional development.

- Together for a good cause: One paid volunteer day per year so you can get involved in social causes.

- Mobility that suits you: Benefit from excellent public transport connections as well as our mobility offers such as a company ticket and job bike.

- Discounts & health offers: Access to numerous employee discounts and a Wellhub membership for fitness and wellness.

- Focus on mental health: confidential and free counselling for you and your loved ones from the Fürstenberg Institute.

Our vision and values at Zoetis

At Zoetis, we aim to be the most trusted and valued animal health company by shaping the future of animal health through innovation, customer focus and dedicated employees. Our values are the compass that guides us: Integrity, passion for our customers, working together as a collective force and striving for excellence.

Together, we create an environment in which our employees can flourish and achieve great things together. We promote a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion because we believe that diverse perspectives are crucial for innovation and success.

Does the role sound interesting for you? Would you like to join Zoetis?

Then we are looking forward to your application! Please apply online by 27.11.2025 at the latest.

You can find more information about our company at www.zoetis.com

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About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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