Required Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience in developing and implementing risk communication strategies, particularly in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong ability to evaluate and interpret safety information for effective decision-making.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing communication materials, such as press releases, brochures, newsletters, and FAQs, and utilizing various traditional and digital communication channels.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating proactiveness, initiative, and sound judgment.
• Strong multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of individuals and institutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• High level of integrity and discretion, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural and multinational work environment, fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

Education and Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Medicine, Health Informatics, Public Health, or a related field, with two (2) years of progressive professional experience in Healthcare Communication, Pharmacovigilance, or Public Health within public sector institutions or similar organizations at the national, regional, or continental level. Experience in a supervisory role is an added advantage.

Or

• A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Medicine, Health Informatics, Public Health, or a related field, with five (5) years of progressive professional experience in Healthcare Communication, Pharmacovigilance, or Public Health within public sector institutions or similar organizations at the national, regional, or continental level, including at least two (2) years at a supervisory level.