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Join our two-year Start Patient Safety program to build a career in drug safety. You’ll get a mix of hands-on experience and specific training in all aspects of Safety Science and Pharmacovigilance. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world in the global Safety department of one of the leading pharmaceutical companies.
Actively builds foundational pharmacovigilance experience with the support of global patient safety colleagues.
Takes responsibility and gains hands-on knowledge of global pharmacovigilance activities across all stages of drug development, from early stage to post marketing.
Owns their learning and development, actively seeking to understand patient safety roles and cross-functional teams.
Works in an exciting, innovative, and patient-centric global pharmaceutical company.
You hold a Masters or PhD preferably in a Life Science before the start of the program, and you are within three years of completion of your degree (Inferred to align with framework).
You think out of the box and while keeping attention to details, you always have the big picture in mind.
Demonstrates a learning mentality and is eager to learn in a fast-moving environment.
Fosters partnership, collaboration, and empowerment with colleagues.
Additional Information:
Department: Global Patient Safety/Pharmacovigilance
Start date: 1 September 2026
We have two available positions in this recruitment cycle
The recruitment process will include a Phase I (cover letter, CV) and a Phase II (Interview / Assessment Centre).
Submit your application, including your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with responses to the following:
Why do you have an interest in Pharmacovigilance at Roche?
Why you: If you had to choose a single example or achievement in your life, that you feel would make you suitable for this role, what would it be and why?
Your cover letter should not exceed one page. Please note that any application without a cover letter will be automatically rejected.
The statements made in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those persons assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of people assigned to this job.
Your passion can make a difference. See you soon!
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