Arturo Olvera
Drug Safety And Pharmacovigilance Trainer
Mexico City
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Summary
Experienced Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Trainer/Specialist with 9+ years in adverse event evaluation, case processing and regulatory reporting. Skilled in leading and developing PV teams, designing and delivering onboarding and learning programs (classroom, on‑the‑job, e‑learning), and overseeing PV workflows across clinical trials and post‑marketing projects. Strong background in quality control, project coordination and cross‑functional collaboration; adept at curriculum and instructional design, leveraging technology to enhance learning, and driving continuous improvement in team performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
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Work History
Patient Safety Training Specialist
Novo Nordisk
05.2024 - Current
- Lead PV training strategy and serve as departmental SME on safety database systems, SOPs, NNI‑GS agreements, FDA safety reporting guidance, Health Canada/ICH regulations and GCP to ensure global regulatory compliance.
- Design and execute comprehensive onboarding and incumbent training programs (local and global), including mentorship plans, competency assessments and issuance of training records.
- Develop and maintain functional proficiency in the areas of staff case processing (e.g Triage, event coding, case processing, product use and disease state knowledge)
- Direct development and delivery of training materials—classroom, on‑the‑job and interactive e‑learning/LMS modules for remote employees—covering SOPs, FDA reportability, case processing and PV database use; ensure alignment with business priorities and risk‑mitigation strategies.
- Lead updates to training curricula and materials to reflect industry best practices and evolving organizational needs.
- Implement quality checkpoints and assessment frameworks to measure competency, training effectiveness and readiness for independent case handling.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to align pharmacovigilance training and support global safety operations.
- Participate in recruitment and interviews; advise on role requirements, candidate selection and onboarding planning to build high‑performing PV teams.
- Maintain training documentation, SOPs and records for audit readiness and regulatory inspections.
- Organized and managed a mentorship program to facilitate knowledge transfer between experienced staff and new hires, improving team capability and retention.
Associate Safety Training Manager
IQVIA Biotech
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Designed, planned and executed the global Safety Management Department training and onboarding strategy for new hires and position transfers.
- Developed, implemented, and updated departmental training programs based on manager and compliance requirements.
- Delivered Argus Medical Review training and provided ongoing Argus support to sponsors.
- Supported Safety Systems by creating Argus accounts, assigning role-based permissions, and performing basic system configurations.
- Participated in safety staff recruitment, including interview panels and candidate evaluation.
- Developed and maintained trackers for case assignment and team/study-level workload distribution.
- Assigned cases by study or team and monitored workflows to ensure timely case processing.
- Managed data collection and analysis to support performance monitoring and process improvements.
- Planned, coordinated and facilitated departmental meetings and Q&A sessions.
- Organized team engagement activities and performed additional duties as requested by Safety Leadership.
Sr. Safety Specialist
Syneos Health
03.2016 - 10.2021
- Evaluated, triaged and processed adverse events (serious and non‑serious) from multiple sources — clinical trials, spontaneous reports, post‑marketing studies, regulatory agencies, social media and market research — in accordance with SOPs, project specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted staff training and provided ongoing operational support to ensure consistent, compliant case handling.
- Developed and maintained training and reference materials to support onboarding and continuous learning.
- Managed quality control activities and workflow optimization; served as product lead for assigned studies/processes.
- Collaborated with diverse sponsors across various therapeutic areas.
Community Pharmacy Coordinator
ABC Hospital, Santa Fe
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed community pharmacy operations, including medication classification, monitoring, dispensing, and patient education.
- Collaborated with doctors to prepare pharmacological profiles and ensure optimal patient care.
Commercial Support Advisor Chemist
Quest Diagnostics
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Advised laboratories and hospitals on clinical test specifications, pricing, and result interpretation for national and international accounts.
- Oversaw the national collection of clinical samples and collaborated with the United States to monitor results and address issues.
Sanitary Responsible Collaborator
Bioresearch de México S.A de C.V
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Performed professional practices in pharmaceutical training and quality control, including staff training and inspection of the pharmaceutical plant to ensure operational compliance.
- Reviewed and developed SOPs and machinery operation manuals, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements (NOM‑059).
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Pharmaceutical Chemist–Biotechnologist
Universidad Del Valle De México
State Of Mexico 05.2001 -
Skills
Team leadership, mentoring and performance management
Work Availability
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Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Patient Safety Training Specialist
Novo Nordisk
05.2024 - Current
Associate Safety Training Manager
IQVIA Biotech
10.2021 - 07.2023
Sr. Safety Specialist
Syneos Health
03.2016 - 10.2021
Commercial Support Advisor Chemist
Quest Diagnostics
07.2015 - 10.2015
Community Pharmacy Coordinator
ABC Hospital, Santa Fe
03.2015 - 03.2016
Sanitary Responsible Collaborator
Bioresearch de México S.A de C.V
09.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Pharmaceutical Chemist–Biotechnologist
Universidad Del Valle De México
05.2001 -
Accomplishments
First Author of the scientific article titled
¨Influence of Eu3+ Doping Content on Antioxidant Properties of Lu2O3 Sol-Gel Derived Nanoparticles¨, published in 'Materials Science and Engineering: C,' Volume 69, Pages 850-855, December
2016