Senior Manager, Phamacovigilance Audits

Our plans for tomorrow are as bold as yours. Schering-Plough has new drugs on the horizon, new partnerships and a renewed dedication to leadership, values and hard work - the same qualities that made us an industry leader for decades. Each day, we grow our relationships and establish the trust of doctors and patients alike, while providing them with a steady flow of the most innovative and effective science-based medicines and services. As we strive to achieve these goals, our commitment to building a diverse, global, highly skilled workforce has become even stronger, with performance driven incentives, leading edge training and development, and excellent opportunities for professional advancement. We are building a new and special kind of healthcare company. The change, the excitement, the opportunity are infectious. Senior Manager, Phamacovigilance Audits Requisition Number: 21286BR Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) is a global science-based health care company with leading prescription, consumer and animal health products.  Through internal research and collaborations with partners, Schering-Plough discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies to meet important medical needs.  Schering-Plough’s vision is to earn the trust of the physicians, patients and other customers served by approximately 50,000 people around the world.  The company’s products reach patients and caregivers in more than 120 countries, and in 2006, net sales totaled $10.6 billion.Through our People Strategy, we are building a diverse team of motivated, passionate people with winning attitudes and the right behaviors, skills and experiences to shape their future at Schering-Plough — and contribute to the company’s success.  Job DescriptionYou will join a motivated team of high performing colleagues in Schering-Plough’s corporate technical audit function, Global Quality Audits and Compliance-Pharmacovigilance (GQAC-PV). As a part of this team, you will examine and report on the company’s compliance with applicable global pharmacovigilance related regulations, directives and guidelines through system and process related audits. The scope of your work will encompass pharmacovigilance audits of Schering Plough products across all business units (Pharmaceutical, Animal Health and Consumer products, including some medical devices).  Audits span research and development as well as pharmacovigilance for marketed products.  You will work with all Schering-Plough affiliates worldwide and report to the highest levels of management in the company.  In addition to the core auditing program, you may also assist with investigations, due diligence assessments, regulatory agency inspection preparation activities, and other quality assurance activities.To fill these challenging roles, Schering-Plough is looking for professionals knowledgeable in system auditing, pharmacovigilance, and drug development.  You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and you must possess excellent project management, interpersonal, and communication skills. QualificationsThis position minimally requires a Bachelor's Degree in the Life Sciences with 5-15 years of relevant experience. Direct relevant auditing experience for a global pharmaceutical company is a prerequisite for the highest positions. The ability to travel 30% globally is required for all positions.As part of the Schering-Plough team, you’ll benefit from strong leadership, a new vision and an empowering corporate culture while enjoying competitive compensation and a progressive benefits package.Schering-Plough is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V