Nominated Signatory Manager (Medical Compliance)

Typical Responsibilities

• Nominated approval: Lead the review and final approval of promotional and non‑promotional materials, activities, and HCP/HCO events, in accordance with internal policies, industry codes, and applicable regulations.
• Governance and accreditation: Serve as an accredited Nominated Signatory for the designated countries/functions; represent the final position of the review team (Marketing, Medical, first‑ and second‑line managers, Business Unit Directors, General Manager).
• Approval workflow management: Maintain an efficient, traceable, and well‑documented review/signature process within current platforms (e.g., NomSig, Veeva).
• Donations: Coordinate and oversee end‑to‑end donations management (intake, eligibility, assessment, approval, documentation, traceability, and evidence of use) in partnership with Medical, Legal, Compliance, and Finance.
• HCP/HCO: Review and approve documentation for HCP/HCO onboarding; ensure adherence to processes and requirements.
• FMV and events: Process global/local requests for review and approval of Fair Market Value (FMV) for speakers/guests in the current platform; manage potential conflicts of interest.
• Internal training: Train and advise internal teams on guidelines and processes within the scope of NomSig and Medical Operations.
• Policies and SOPs: Contribute to the update and maintenance of local policies and procedures, aligned with global policies and local regulations.
• Compliance monitoring: Execute and report first‑ and second‑line monitoring; track Medical Operations KPIs related to NomSig and donations.
• Audits: Participate actively in internal and external audits; prepare required information and evidence.
• Congresses/delegates: Manage and update the annual congresses and delegates plan, ensuring process compliance.
• Transparency and integrity: Ensure activities are conducted without improperly influencing medical or commercial decisions and in adherence to ethical principles.

Role‑Specific Responsibilities

• KPI compliance: Ensure achievement of Medical Operations KPIs for review/signature processes, donations, HCP/HCO, and FMV.
• Regulatory alignment: Verify proper alignment of local procedures with global policies and applicable national regulations.
• Donations – detailed management:• Receive, review, and manage requests from healthcare institutions, medical organizations, and non‑profit entities.
• Verify eligibility and documentation in line with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Record, track, and ensure traceability in corporate platforms.
• Document purpose, value, beneficiary, contracts, acceptance letters, and evidence of use.
• Monitor timelines, flag deviations, and prepare reports for audits/authorities, as applicable.

• FMV and COI: Review and approve FMV in the current platform; report and manage conflicts of interest (COI).
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve the NomSig process, drive standardization, and enhance operational efficiency.

Essential

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology) or related fields; degrees in Business Administration, Law, or Biochemistry with relevant experience are also accepted.
• Experience: 3–4 years in the pharmaceutical industry within medical, regulatory, or compliance functions; hands-on management of approvals and documentation.
• Knowledge: Promotional processes and scientific communication; interpretation of regulatory/legal/compliance guidelines; proficiency with approval platforms (e.g., NomSig, Veeva).
• Skills: Strong organization and planning, attention to detail, critical thinking, document management, verbal and written communication, cross‑functional collaboration, integrity and confidentiality, results orientation, adaptability, and agile problem solving.
• Audit experience
• Intermediate/advanced English as required.

Preferred

• Ability to understand and draft corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines on promotion and scientific exchange.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and codes of practice for promotional activities.
• Training/certifications in compliance, regulatory, or quality systems.

Date Posted

11-mar-2026

Closing Date

20-mar-2026

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