Drug Safety Associate - Medical Valley

At Medical Valley / Xiromed, we’re on an exciting growth journey. We’re a fast-growing generics company with a clear mission to make healthcare more sustainable by offering affordable medicines. This enables healthcare systems to reinvest in new, innovative treatments that make a real difference for patients.

Headquartered in Höllviken, Sweden, we operate across ten European markets and are part of INSUD Pharma, a global pharmaceutical group based in Spain with more than 9,500 employees and annual revenues exceeding €2.5 billion. Read more.

Our Swedish organisation consists of around 25 colleagues with an open, entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset. We work close to the business and are now looking for a Drug Safety Associate / Specialist to join our Pharmacovigilance organisation. This is a new position.

About the Role

This is a hands-on PV role, ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, structure, and working in a lean organisation where things move quickly. You will report to the Regional Pharmacovigilance Manager and work in a small local PV team in Höllviken, as part of a global PV organisation with colleagues in Spain and India. The environment is dynamic, and you’ll need to learn quickly, take ownership, and deliver with consistently high quality.

Key Responsibilities

· Monitor and manage the Safety Mailbox

· Collect and exchange safety information

· Reconcile safety data

· Screen local literature for safety-relevant information

· Manage medical information requests

· Compile data and review aggregate reports

Who You Are

Required

· BSc/MSc in Pharmacy, Life Science or equivalent

· 2+ years of experience in Pharmacovigilance in a similar role

· Fluent in Swedish and English

· Based in Skåne with the ability to commute to Höllviken

Experience & knowledge (important in this role)

· Previous experience in safety data collection, local literature screening and managing medical information requests

· Demonstrated ability to work within and maintain compliance with a Quality Management System, including documentation, audits, deviations and CAPAs and process improvements

· Strong understanding of PV regulations

· Experienced user of Microsoft office

Meritorious

· Additional Nordic or European languages (e.g., Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, German)

Personal qualities

You are structured, analytical, resilient and independent, with strong communication skills and a cooperative mindset. You’re detail-oriented, customer-oriented, resourceful, and able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us

Medical Valley / Xiromed offers a unique opportunity to make an impact in a fast-growing generics company. Decisions are made quickly, initiatives are welcomed, and good ideas can be implemented without unnecessary hurdles. You’ll work in an international environment with a fun team and strong dynamics.

We aim to grow significantly towards 2029, which is expected to create new roles and development opportunities as the organisation expands.

Employment Terms & Benefits

· Performance-based bonus

· Benefits: wellness allowance, pension, health insurance, kick-offs/afterworks, flexible working hours, free parking

· Permanent employment with probation period (4 months)

· Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote; travel is limited

Application Process

In this recruitment, Medical Valley / Xiromed is collaborating with Agardh Recruitment & Consulting. If you have questions about the position or the process, you’re welcome to contact Pernilla Agardh at +46 72-249 94 80.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait too long to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application: Read more and submit your application through this web page