Senior Pharmacovigilance Lead — Remote Role

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Fully remote work

Professional development

Diverse product exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer for a remote role in South Africa. The position focuses on monitoring, processing and reporting adverse events to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead case processing, contribute to PSURs, and collaborate with Medical, Quality Assurance, and Clinical teams. Remote work offers flexibility while upholding rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 4–6 years in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Knowledge of GVP modules and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with AE data collection and safety databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and document AE reports from sources.
• Report safety information to authorities and stakeholders.
• Perform case processing including seriousness and causality.
• Contribute to PSURs and safety documents.
• Support audits and pharmacovigilance procedures.
• Collaborate with Medical, QA, and Clinical teams.
• Mentor junior staff as required.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

GVP knowledge

AE reporting

Data analysis

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related health field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer for a remote role in South Africa. The position focuses on monitoring, processing and reporting adverse events to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead case processing, contribute to PSURs, and collaborate with Medical, Quality Assurance, and Clinical teams. Remote work offers flexibility while upholding rigorous safety standards.