Pharmacovigilance Associate I

CB Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company dedicated to improving patient outcomes. As part of a collaborative team, you will manage pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting patient safety programs. This full-time role offers competitive rewards and benefits tailored to diverse needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in report writing and literature screening.
• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage information and pharmacovigilance activities.
• Conduct quality checks on adverse event reports.
• Perform data entry into program-specific databases.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

College Diploma or Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Opportunity at AmerisourceBergen

Are you looking to make a difference in a patient’s life? Join AmerisourceBergen, where we foster an innovative, collaborative, and patient-focused culture dedicated to creating healthier futures. Apply today!

What You Will Be Doing

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage information and pharmacovigilance activities: receive, scan, and document clinical information in compliance with SOPs, protocols, and legislation.
• Address medical inquiries using approved FAQs.
• Collaborate with internal and external clients to request additional information or clarification.
• Review patient data in databases, ensuring accurate documentation per client needs.
• Attach Post Infusion Reports to databases for documentation related to patient assistance and drug safety programs.
• Perform data entry into program-specific databases.
• Sort and file incoming faxes and documents.
• Conduct quality checks on adverse event reports as per work instructions.
• Assist with or perform source data verification checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned; may be required to be on standby/on call.

Candidate Background

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Experience in report writing (PSUR, PBRER, DSUR, PADR, ASR), literature screening, and signal detection analysis.
• Minimum college diploma or degree, preferably in Life Sciences.
• Experience in Medical Information, Clinical Research, Drug Safety, or related fields is advantageous.
• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance guidelines from Health Canada, US FDA, EMEA, and ICH.

Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills; experience in medical or pharmaceutical fields is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and issue resolution capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer

Competitive total rewards, comprehensive benefits tailored to diverse needs, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary by location and role.

Additional Details

Full-time schedule. Affiliated with Innomar Strategies. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and require all Canadian employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to apply for an exemption due to medical or religious reasons.