Remote Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer to monitor product safety and report adverse events in compliance with global standards. You will analyze safety data, detect signals, and help develop risk management strategies from a home-based setting.

The role requires a minimum of six years in pharmacovigilance, strong communication, and the ability to work independently with global teams across time zones in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in a healthcare field (Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing or Life Sciences).
• Minimum 6 years in pharmacovigilance or drug safety in pharma/biotech.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work autonomously remotely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collection, processing, and reporting of adverse event data from trials, post‑marketing, and literature.
• Conduct medical review of AE reports, including causality and seriousness assessments.
• Detect safety signals and contribute to risk management strategies.
• Prepare PSURs/PBRERs and other regulatory safety documents.
• Ensure compliance with global PV regulations and SOPs.
• Liaise with regulators and external partners across time zones.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on safety surveillance activities.
• Contribute to PV quality management systems and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Remote work

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy

Medicine

Nursing

Life Sciences

Tools

Safety databases

Office software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer . This critical role ensures the continuous monitoring of product safety and the reporting of adverse events in compliance with global regulatory standards. You will play a key role in safety data analysis, signal detection, and the development of risk management strategies. As a fully remote position, exceptional organizational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to work autonomously are essential. You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders across different time zones, contributing to the safety of patients worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in pharmacovigilance from the convenience of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the collection, processing, and reporting of adverse event data from various sources (clinical trials, post-marketing, literature).
• Conduct medical and scientific review of adverse event reports, including causality and seriousness assessments.
• Participate in the detection and assessment of safety signals, contributing to risk management strategies.
• Prepare and review periodic safety update reports (PSURs/PBRERs) and other regulatory safety documents.
• Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines) and company SOPs.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and external partners on safety-related matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, medical affairs, and regulatory affairs, on safety surveillance activities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of pharmacovigilance quality management systems.
• Provide training and guidance to other pharmacovigilance team members.
• Contribute to the development and review of safety sections of clinical study protocols, investigator brochures, and informed consent forms.

Requirements

Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related healthcare field. A minimum of 6 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. In-depth knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements. Proven experience in adverse event case processing, medical assessment, and signal detection. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex safety information clearly and concisely. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a remote work environment. Proficiency in safety databases and standard office software. Experience working with global teams across different time zones is highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive remote salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings plan with company match, and flexible paid time off. We provide a robust virtual onboarding process and ongoing support for professional development, including access to online training, webinars, and relevant scientific conferences. This fully remote position offers unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient safety from anywhere, working with a dedicated and collaborative global team. You will be part of an innovative company committed to developing life-changing therapies.