Pharmacovigilance Specialist - VIE Contract
• Location: Belgium, Diegem
• Target start date: 01/11/2026
iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
About the job
As Pharmacovigilance Specialist VIE within our North Europe Cluster PV team, you’ll perform Pharmacovigilance activities in Sanofi Belgium in accordance with local legislation and company guidelines, and contribute to the overall success of Sanofi by establishing and sharing within the company a good knowledge of PV, including legal and company requirements, and to the maintenance of good customer relations.
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
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About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main responsibilities:
• To obtain and maintain thorough knowledge of company procedures and legal requirements regarding Pharmacovigilance, as well as having a good knowledge of the PV aspects of the company portfolio.
• Handling of Individual Case Safety Reports according to local legislation and company QDs.
• Providing relevant safety information to HA, internal stakeholders and external parties. Ensure involvement of PSPV, GSO and CSH as appropriate.
• Upon agreement support the CSH in local safety surveillance activities, safety issues, risk management activities, product alerts, patient support programs and market research programs throughout the affiliate. Inform PSPSV and Health Authorities about safety issues in accordance with local legislation and company QDs.
• Participate in writing and updating of local MCO QDs according to corporate QDs and local legislation.
• Training of employees in PV relevant processes applicable for their function.
• Collaborate with applicable third parties within PV area.
• Actively support corporate policies, values and initiatives and comply with all Sanofi HSE Corporate Policy & Requirements.
About you
Experience:
• Work experience from pharmaceutical industry or equivalent, preferably within pharmacovigilance or corresponding areas.
Soft and technical skills:
• Being able to operate with discretion and confidentiality about sensitive data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to cooperate well with health-care professionals, patients and colleagues.
• Strong skills in planning and prioritization, awareness of need for accuracy.
• Team player.
• Computer literacy.
Education:
• Life science degree (eg. Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedical or equivalent).
Languages:
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. French knowledge would be a plus.
Why choose us?
• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
• Achieve genuine work-life balance in a supportive R&D environment.
iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow. Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.
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