Pharmacovigilance Associate - UAE National

GSK; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company is inviting UAE Nationals to join their Pharmacovigilance team as a Pharmacovigilance Associate in Dubai. The role focuses on collecting and reporting safety information while collaborating with various professionals. Ideal candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and prior experience in pharmacovigilance or healthcare environments. Strong communication skills in English, along with attention to detail, are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Previous exposure to pharmacovigilance or a clinical healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in safety databases and case management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and triage safety reports.
• Accurately enter case data into pharmacovigilance databases.
• Prepare and submit safety reports to health authorities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong written communication in English

Verbal communication skills in English

Arabic language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, life sciences, nursing, or medicine

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Position Summary

We are inviting UAE Nationals to join our Pharmacovigilance team in the UAE as a PharmacovigilanceAssociate. In this role you will collect, assess and report safety information in accordance with local and global regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with safety scientists, medical experts and cross‑functional partners to support timely case management, signal detection and regulatory reporting. We are seeking team members who value accuracy, clear communication, ethical conduct and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, document and triage safety reports from healthcare professionals, patients and internal colleagues, ensuring confidentiality of personal data at all times.
• Perform initial case assessment and follow‑up to obtain complete and accurate information for case evaluation.
• Accurately enter case data into pharmacovigilance databases and maintain data quality and completeness.
• Prepare and submit safety reports to health authorities and internal stakeholders according to local and company reporting timelines and procedures.
• Support routine safety reporting, expedited reporting and signal detection activities in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (medical affairs, clinical, regulatory, legal, commercial) to resolve safety queries and support compliance activities.
• Adhere to GSK policies on patient privacy, data protection, pharmacovigilance SOPs and ethics.

Basic Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, life sciences, nursing, medicine or a related discipline.
• Previous exposure to pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or a clinical / healthcare environment.
• High attention to detail, accuracy in data entry and good organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with safety databases, case management systems or pharmacovigilance tools.
• Knowledge of UAE pharmacovigilance regulations and local reporting timelines.
• Formal pharmacovigilance / drug safety training or certification.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet regulatory deadlines.
• Experience engaging with health authorities, healthcare professionals or working in multinational teams.

Additional Information

This role is based on‑site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Application Process

If you’re ready to grow your skills, make a positive impact, and contribute to GSK’s mission, apply today!

GSK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from UAE Nationals who are passionate about improving lives and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.