Pharmacovigilance Project Manager (m/f/d)

We are hiring remotely within Germany a Pharmacovigilance Project Manager (m/f/d)

We are seeking an experienced project leader to help coordinate pharmacovigilance (PV) activities for our key products. The Pharmacovigilance Project Manager is responsible for initiating and leading product aligned “pods” of subject matter experts (SMEs) around departmental deliverables. This role applies project management best practices to assemble the right expertise, manage timelines and dependencies, facilitate clear communication, and track progress against milestones. The position is accountable for ensuring compliance with global PV requirements by managing both internal and external deliverables related to assigned Zoetis animal health products.

Your Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy
  • Lead global, cross‑functional teams without formal authority to drive outcomes.
  • Define scope, prioritize deliverables, and stand up pods of SMEs aligned to product needs.
  • Establish objectives, success metrics, and operating cadence and rhythms for each pod.
• 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 global regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with Quality/Regulatory to prepare for inspections and support audit readiness.
• Project Controls
  • Develop and manage integrated plans, timelines, risks, and issues across multiple pods.
  • Maintain pod documentation, including agendas, minutes, decisions, and action item tracking.
  • Monitor status against milestones; escalate and drive resolution of blockers.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional inputs and deliverables for inspections, submissions, and periodic reports.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; life sciences or animal health preferred.
• PMP (or equivalent project management certification) highly desired.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance and/or animal health, with strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations, product lifecycle, and pharmacovigilance deliverables.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams to deliver complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills; adept at influencing without authority.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; proficient with project planning and tracking tools.
• Preferably experience supporting regulatory inspections/audits and inspection readiness activities and familiarity with safety databases, signal management, and PV quality systems.
• Global/regionally diverse team leadership experience is an advantage.

What we offer:

• Attractive remuneration & comprehensive social benefits: A fair, competitive salary plus additional benefits for your security and future.
• Flexible working & remote model: Enjoy the freedom of flexible working hours with a 37.5-hour week and a possibility to work from a home office.
• 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: Customized 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.
• Motivating team & inspiring environment: Work in a committed, dynamic team that grows and inspires together.

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.

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 12.04.2026 at the latest.

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

 

 

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