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Clinical Drug Safety Officer

Hybrid in Sant Cugat del Vallès·Added 21 days ago

Grifols

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Sant Cugat del Vallès
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

You have a Bachelor's Degree in health sciences (pharmacy, nursing, medicine, veterinary) or bioscience (biochemistry, biotechnology, biology) or similar
You have 1 year's experience in a similar position in a CRO or a pharmaceutical company
You speak fluent Spanish and English
You are attention to detail and meticulousness
You have excellent communication skills with different internal and external stakeholders
You have planning skills and organized work habits
You have ability to work as part of a team
You have ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, manage priorities and work under pressure

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.

Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don't hesitate to apply!

We look forward to receiving your application!

We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help.

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexibility for U Program: Hybrid Model.

The role

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

What you'll do

You will participate in the safety data collection, review, processing, evaluation, analysis and compilation
You will process adverse event case reports (mainly Serious Adverse Events from clinical trials) and conduct follow-up, including definition of submissions to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies timelines for individual case reports
You will provide technical oversight and be the pharmacovigilance representative for clinical studies
You will be Subject Matter Expert for documents pertaining to clinical studies
You will contribute to ensure compliance of pharmacovigilance activities with concerned departments such as clinical team or business partners
You will conduct clinical pharmacovigilance activities such as development of safety management plans, develop and design the SAE forms, provide safety reporting training for appropriate parties, reconciliation of AE data, participate in on-going/final clinical trial safety data reviews and support to respond to requests from regulatory agencies
You will contribute to the assessment benefit/risk of medicines based in the highest quality data management
You will prepare Development Safety Reports (DSURs), and participate in the preparation of Periodic Update Reports (PSURs) and Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
You will create and/or update pharmacovigilance procedures and working practices
You will give support to pharmacovigilance staff involved in audits and inspections

Hiring process

4 steps2 interviews

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Application
Screening call
With recruitment team · Phone call
If you are shortlisted, the team contacts you for a short screening call about your motivation, skills and experience, and to go into the key details of the role.
Interviews
30–45 min
There are usually two or more interviews of 30 to 45 minutes each; your interviewer will assess your skills and aptitudes with questions focused on the role and your experience.
Decision and offer
Pre-onboarding
Once you accept the offer, the pre-onboarding process begins, with all the information and resources you need for a smooth transition to your new role.

Three people support you: a talent acquisition lead, a hiring manager and an HR manager.

About Grifols

Grifols is a global healthcare company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in the development and production of plasma-derived medicines, transfusion medicine, and diagnostic solutions. With operations in over 100 countries and a workforce of more than 20,000 employees, it is one of the world's leading producers of plasma-based therapies, treating chronic and rare diseases. The company operates a vast network of plasma donation centers and manufacturing facilities, making it a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry.

In Spain, Grifols maintains its global headquarters in Barcelona and operates major production and R&D sites in the Catalonia region, including facilities in Parets del Vallès and Sant Cugat del Vallès. The company is deeply rooted in Spain, offering a wide range of roles from laboratory and manufacturing positions to IT, engineering, and corporate functions. For international professionals, Grifols provides a multicultural work environment, opportunities in a highly regulated and innovative sector, and the chance to work in a company that is a global leader in its niche, with Spanish as a common working language alongside English.

Industry: Pharma
Founded: 1909
Employees: 20,000–25,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Parets del Solès, Sant Cugat del Vallès
Website: grifols.com

Good to know if you are moving

Grifols is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and is one of the largest companies in the Catalan region, offering a strong local presence and career opportunities.
The company operates in a highly regulated and innovative sector, providing roles in R&D, manufacturing, and IT, which can be attractive for professionals with experience in biotech or pharma.
While Spanish is the primary language in many roles, the company's global nature means English is often used, especially in IT, corporate, and international positions.
Grifols has a strong commitment to employee development, with trainee programs and continuous learning opportunities, as seen in the STEM Trainee Program IT QA.
The company's global footprint includes operations in the US, Europe, and Asia, offering potential for international mobility within the organization.

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About the company & team

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us outstanding.