Uppsala: Senior Cloud Data Engineer

Senior MLOps Engineer

Who Collaborating Centre For Int Drug Monitoring

IT-tekniker/Datatekniker

Läs mer Sep 4

Would you like to use your data engineering expertise to enhance the safer use of medicines and vaccines? Do you excel in diverse, multicultural teams and find satisfaction in tackling problems that deliver tangible benefits? Are you eager to drive a dynamic development culture that transforms research discoveries into impactful products? Then this position is right for you!

Since 1978, Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) has been dedicated to developing, supporting, and expanding the field of pharmacovigilance science and practice. As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, we support work around the world to examine the potential adverse effects of medicines and vaccines and contribute to safer, more informed care of patients. We are a diverse, international group of pharmacists, physicians, data scientists, system developers, communicators, and many other professionals motivated by a deep belief that the work we do matters.

We are seeking a skilled senior MLOps engineer to join our Research team. This role is crucial in helping our data scientists deploy models on Azure, manage CI/CD processes, ensure proper experiment tracking, and deploy API backends for both internal use and future external integration. The ideal candidate will also contribute to automating deployment pipelines and enhance team delivery and code quality by implementing best practices in software development.

You will report to the Head of Data Science within the Research department, working alongside a team of data scientists to transform proof-of-concept research into production. You will be in a unique position to leverage research outputs, adding value for both internal and external stakeholders within a fun and dynamic multidisciplinary department.

What you will do

- Model deployment and management- Collaborate with data scientists to deploy machine learning models on cloud platforms.- Ensure deployed models are continuously monitored and retrained as necessary.- Design scalable systems to handle increased load and data size.
- CI/CD and automation- Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and integration of models.- Automate deployment pipelines to streamline model deployment processes.
- Experiment tracking and reproducibility- Implement proper experiment tracking during model development to ensure reproducibility.
- API development and management- Deploy API backends in the cloud, setting up API keys and access controls for internal and potentially external use.- Implement security best practices for model deployment and API management.
- Collaboration and training- Teach the team best practices in software development, including version control, code reviews, and testing.- Work with different teams to integrate deployed models with various applications.- Create comprehensive documentation for deployed systems and provide training to team members.- Work in close collaboration with our Azure infrastructure team to ensure harmonisation.
- Optimisation and cost management- Optimise cloud resources to manage and reduce costs effectively.
- Innovation and improvement:- Propose and implement initiatives for automation and harmonisation to improve team efficiency.- Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in machine-learning engineering and MLOps.
Who you are

- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, data science, or a related field.
- Proven experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
- Strong knowledge of Python and machine learning frameworks, knowledge of R is a plus.
- At least 5 years of experience in MLOps and designing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency in Git.
- Knowledge of one IaC language is a plus.
- Understanding of API development and management, including security best practices.
- Experience with experiment tracking tools (such as MLflow, Weights & Biases).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Good understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
- Rigour in documentation and testing.
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders from different backgrounds and nationalities.
- Innovative, independent, driven, and can quickly devise fit-for-purpose deployment solutions.
- Generous and enjoy helping others to solve problems.
- Certification in cloud platforms or machine learning is a plus.
- Experience of deploying open LLMs on VPCs is a big plus.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is a non-profit foundation established in 1978 through an agreement between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the government of Sweden as a WHO Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring.

UMC is custodian of the WHO global database of adverse event reports for medicines and vaccines and strengthens global safety surveillance through science and innovation, signal analysis and pharmacovigilance tool development, standardisation with the WHODrug dictionary, and education and communication.

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

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Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Who Collaborating Centre For Int Drug Monitoring

Läkare

Läs mer Jul 17

Would you like to contribute to the safer use of medicines and vaccines for everyone everywhere? We are looking for a physician or pharmacist to join our Signal Management section.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre responsible for the operations of the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring (PIDM). The organisation is the custodian of VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports for medicines and vaccines, comprising over 35 million individual case safety reports submitted by programme members around the world. UMC supports PIDM members in developing, implementing, and strengthening safety surveillance programmes. The WHO Liaison department has 19 staff with diverse skill sets and backgrounds, divided into three sections: Signal Management, Education & Training, and Surveillance Implementation & Strengthening.

You will join the Signal Management section, which consists of eight scientists with educational backgrounds in medicine or pharmacy.

What you will do

With support from UMC’s Research department, the section regularly screens VigiBase to detect safety signals. A signal is defined as information that suggests a new potentially causal association or a new aspect of a known association between an intervention and an event or a set of events. UMC’s signals are primarily intended to alert and inform the national pharmacovigilance centres and regulatory authorities within the PIDM. These organisations are responsible for evaluating the information received and deciding on further action at a national level. Our potential signals are prioritised for further investigation in consultation with UMC’s external clinical experts.

You will:
- Perform the clinical assessment of case series related to potential signals, including causality assessment and reviewing the scientific literature for additional evidence. - Critically review the signal assessments performed by your team members. - Disseminate the findings, including publishing in the WHO Pharmaceuticals Newsletter and peer-reviewed scientific journals as well as presenting at scientific conferences. - Share your expertise in collaborations with other sections and departments within UMC, such as Education & Training and Research. - Work closely with WHO’s Pharmacovigilance team and provide support to the WHO advisory committees on the safety of medicinal products and vaccines.
This is a full-time position based at UMC’s office in the centre of Uppsala, Sweden, conveniently located three minutes away from the railway and bus stations.

You:
- Are a physician or a pharmacist with recent experience in healthcare or research. - Have a strong analytical capability and interest. - Are proficient in scientific writing, with an eye for detail. - Are fluent in written and spoken English. - Are proactive and capable of driving activities to completion. - Collaborate well with your team members and other stakeholders. - Contribute to a positive and nurturing work environment.
We will process applications on an ongoing basis during the recruitment period.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is a centre for international service and scientific research in the field of pharmacovigilance. We are the WHO Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring, and manage the technical and operational aspects of the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring since 1978.

As a non-profit foundation, we support the World Health Organization, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders who share our vision of advancing medicines safety. Through research and development of new scientific methods, we explore the benefits and harms of medicines for patients, and offer products and services used by health authorities and the pharmaceutical industry worldwide

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

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Pharmacovigilance Technical Officer

Who Collaborating Centre For Int Drug Monitoring

Apotekare

Läs mer Jul 3

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is recruiting two Pharmacovigilance Technical Officers to join a new section within our WHO Liaison department. The section carries out projects and activities to support WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring (PIDM) members in developing, implementing, and strengthening safety surveillance programmes.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is a non-profit foundation and international centre for medicine and vaccine safety and scientific research. UMC is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre responsible for operating the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring (PIDM) with over 175 member states and territories. UMC supports PIDM members in developing, implementing, and strengthening safety surveillance programmes. The WHO Liaison department has 19 staff with diverse skill sets and backgrounds, divided into three sections: signal management, education and training, and surveillance implementation and strengthening. The new Surveillance Implementation and Strengthening (SI&S) section works closely with WHO’s pharmacovigilance team to support capacity-building activities relevant to the PIDM. The section oversees external account management and maintains contacts with PIDM members and other organisations to support surveillance strengthening.

What you will do
As a Pharmacovigilance Technical Officer, you will focus on the technical aspects of the section’s operations, ensuring that pharmacovigilance products for collecting and managing adverse event reports are introduced and implemented optimally. You will collaborate with WHO, PIDM member organisations, and other key stakeholders. You will report to the Head of Surveillance Implementation & Strengthening. You will:

- Assist and support PIDM members by introducing and onboarding/re-onboarding PV products.
- Assist in planning, executing, and managing surveillance implementation activities in countries worldwide alongside WHO.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues according to internal processes and escalation procedures.
- Maintain and update technical information shared with PIDM organisations.
- Coordinate with other UMC teams to ensure timely completion of tasks to support PIDM members.
- Maintain accurate records of implementation activities and their progress.
- Train PIDM member organisation staff and stakeholders on the use of pharmacovigilance products in collaboration with other UMC sections and external stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver training materials for pharmacovigilance products and prepare for launch sessions.
- Ensure all PIDM operations comply with release notes and instructions from the Product Management section.
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Analyse PIDM member needs and recommend long-term improvements to the Portfolio & Product Management Department.

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Occasional travel to global meetings and events, typically 2-6 times annually.

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, such as public health or the life sciences.
- At least two years’ experience in pharmacovigilance.
- Experience with implementing solutions for safety surveillance and related training.
- Medical regulatory expertise and familiarity with benchmarking activities are highly valued.
- Self-driven and results-oriented with excellent communication and pedagogical skills.
- Ability to conduct presentations and lead discussions across varying levels of seniority and knowledgeable audiences.
- Fluent in written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.

Personal Characteristics:

- Creative, curious, and collaborative.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of driving activities to completion.
- Comfortable working independently and in groups, creating good relationships, and inspiring others.
- Skilled at working with multiple stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is a centre for international service and scientific research in the field of pharmacovigilance. We are the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring and manage the technical and operational aspects of the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring since 1978.

As a non-profit foundation, we support the WHO, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders who share our vision of advancing medicines safety. Through research and development of new scientific methods, we explore the benefits and harms of medicines for patients, and offer products and services used by health authorities and the pharmaceutical industry worldwide.

UMC’s official language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

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Outreach Specialist & Business Analyst

Who Collaborating Centre For Int Drug Monitoring

Eventproducent

Läs mer Jun 3

We are looking for a resourceful Outreach Specialist & Business Analyst with experience from the life sciences, to work with data analysis as well as our virtual and in-person events. All in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is a non-profit foundation established in 1978 through an agreement between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Sweden to oversee the technical and scientific operations of the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring. Our trusted array of pharmacovigilance products and services, assist national regulatory authorities, the global pharmaceutical industry and other stakeholders to develop new medicines and vaccines and actively monitor the use of medicines and vaccines already on the market.

UMC is currently seeking applications for an Outreach Specialist & Business Analyst to our expanding Outreach section. As a small, close-knit and high performing team, we work collaboratively and support one another. Our mission is to raise awareness of UMC's products and services, engaging with potential new users of our products, to foster relationships with external stakeholders, and to provide services to our extensive user communities. These consist of professionals from the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory bodies, and other key stakeholders in the life sciences sector. Within UMC, we also work closely with Product Management, Customer Engagement as well as other external-facing units.

What you will do
Uppsala Monitoring Centre is recruiting an Outreach Specialist & Business Analyst to the Outreach Section. This is a varied role where you will be part of the External Engagement Department. It is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within a growing department with plenty of responsibility and the opportunity to learn and develop your skills.

As an Outreach Specialist & Business Analyst, you will independently discover and analyse market trends, segments, problem areas, new regulations and evaluate existing product performance, using both quantitative and qualitative metrics. The position also aims to efficiently plan, organize, and execute UMC's product-related external events, both in-person and online, while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. This position oversees logistics, manage participant engagement, measure event impact, and represent UMC professionally to external stakeholders.

About you
You get motivated by diving into complex scenarios as well as problems and together with your colleagues, find new solutions and opportunities to the problems. You should also be straightforward; solution orientated and get powered by being part of a changing and growing team with many new potentials.

You are structured, delivery-focused and a good team player. You have a passion for stakeholder engagement as well as market and business intelligence, statistics and creating insight from performance numbers. You should also have good communication and networking skills with the ability to co-operate and connect with various stakeholders to explain new and/or complex matters in a way that is easy to understand.
Who you are

- You have at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- You have experience from the life sciences, preferably in a Business-to-Business (B2B) setting.
- It’s an advantage if you have experience from working with UMC’s pharmacovigilance tools and services.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in languages additional to English and Swedish is advantageous.
- You have strong organisational skills with a systematic work approach, a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
- Your approach at work is one which values collaboration, adaptability, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and do what's needed to get the job done.
- You have experience from external relationships. You will be in a position where you need to feel comfortable representing UMC as an organisation and building long-term relationships with our stakeholders in a knowledge intense industry.
- You are an effective multitasker able to adapt to changing schedules, and have a results-oriented mindset.
- You understand the importance of creating and maintaining good relationships with others.
- You are self-driven and result-oriented.
- It’s beneficial if you have experience working in event management as well as data analysis tools, such as Qlik and Lyyti.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is a centre for international service and scientific research in the field of pharmacovigilance. We are the WHO Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring, and manage the technical and operational aspects of the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring since 1978.

As an independent, non-profit foundation, we support the World Health Organization, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders who share our vision of advancing medicines safety. Through research and development of new scientific methods, we explore the benefits and harms of medicines for patients, and offer products and services used by health authorities and the pharmaceutical industry worldwide

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

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Pharmacovigilance Education Specialist

Who Collaborating Centre For Int Drug Monitoring

Utbildningsadministratör/Studieadministratör

Läs mer Maj 8

Would you like to contribute to the safer use of medicines and vaccines for everyone everywhere? We are looking for a Pharmacovigilance Education Specialist to join our highly motivated and experienced Education and Training team in their work to strengthen pharmacovigilance systems globally. This is a full-time position based in the heart of Uppsala, Sweden, and may be filled before the close of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is an independent, non-profit foundation and international centre for medicine safety and scientific research UMC is a World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre and oversees the technical and scientific operations of the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring covering more than 95% of the world’s population. The organisation is custodian of VigiBase, which is the largest global database of suspected adverse events of medicines and vaccines. In addition to working with drug safety signal monitoring, UMC has developed WHODrug Global, which is the world’s most widely used drug dictionary, and is advancing pharmacovigilance through science and innovation and education and communication. UMC is governed by a board consisting of members from the Swedish government and WHO and has approximately 150 employees based in Uppsala (Sweden).

Your role

As a Pharmacovigilance Education Specialist, you will participate in/be responsible for the planning, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the pharmacovigilance education and training that UMC offers to the global community. To support the safer use of medicines and vaccines globally, training is offered to staff at national pharmacovigilance centres within the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring (PIDM). In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external experts to develop online and face-to-face courses.

What you will do

- Plan, coordinate, and participate in the development of training activities in collaboration with colleagues and external experts.
- Develop and create new courses that meet the needs of our target audience.
- Work together with colleagues to ensure that learning objectives are aligned with UMC’s education strategy, overall goals, and other learning paths.
- Act as a trainer, and lead courses (online and/or face-to-face) and other training activities.
- Participate in the follow-up and evaluation of new courses to improve our training offerings.
- Give internal and external presentations.
- Perform other tasks related to education and training.

Who you are

The successful candidate has a BSc or MSc degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, engineering, or similar, and has excellent written and spoken English. To be successful in the role you are knowledgeable in pharmacovigilance and have previous experience of project management. You should also have pedagogical skills and experience of teaching or developing training, preferably e-learning or remote learning.

As a person you:

- Enjoy working collaboratively, both within your own team but also across the organisation.
- Can work independently.
- Have an aptitude for development and innovation.
- Have a flexible mindset and cope well with changes in internal or external demands.
- Are self-driven and results-oriented with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Are responsible, analytical, organised, and solution focused.
- Contribute to a creative and positive working environment.

It would be an advantage if you:

- Speak additional languages.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is a centre for international service and scientific research in the field of pharmacovigilance. We are the WHO Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring, and manage the technical and operational aspects of the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring since 1978.

As an independent, non-profit foundation, we support the World Health Organization, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders who share our vision of advancing medicines safety. Through research and development of new scientific methods, we explore the benefits and harms of medicines for patients, and offer products and services used by health authorities and the pharmaceutical industry worldwide

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

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