Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist, case processing

propharmagroup; Philippines; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma seeks an experienced PV professional in the Philippines to oversee daily adverse event case processing, code with MedDRA, and ensure accuracy of case narratives. You'll collaborate with clients, mentor junior staff, and stay current with global safety regulations.

The role requires 3+ years of PV experience and a life sciences degree; RN/RPh/PharmD are preferred. A hybrid work arrangement is available to support in-person collaboration at offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences required.
• Three years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of global PV regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform daily case processing of adverse event cases.
• Code using MedDRA and determine seriousness and expectedness at event/case level.
• Create and review case narratives.
• Provide client notifications for case management.
• Support and contribute to training materials and delivery.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global safety regulations.
• Peer reviews of cases for quality and consistency.
• Provide oversight of PV deliverables as needed.
• Perform HCP reviews as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

PV Systems

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

RN / RPh / PharmD preferred

Tools

Oracle Argus Safety

ARISg

Job description

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners' most high-profile drug and device programs.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for overseeing and performing daily case processing of adverse event cases (clinical trial and/or post marketed), including coding using MedDRA, determining seriousness and expectedness at the event and case level.
• Perform case follow up activities such as identification of information to be collected during follow-up.
• Creating and reviewing case narratives.
• Providing client notifications as required for case management.
• Supporting and contributing to the development of training materials and training delivery.
• Highlight areas of concern/discrepancies to the Principal PV Specialist, Case Processing and/or Manager, Case Processing when related to IC SRs.
• Acquire and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of global safety regulations for medicines.
• Peer reviews of cases for quality, consistency, and accuracy.
• Provide oversight and direction of PV deliverables as a PV subject matter expert as needed.
• Perform Health Care Professional (HCP) review (as required).
• Mentors and trains less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate project management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills; able to multitask.
• Intermediate knowledge of Pharmacovigilance.
• Working knowledge of PV Systems, such as Oracle Argus Safety, ARISg, or other safety databases.

Educational Requirements:

• Required: a Bachelor's degree in life sciences.
• Preferred: an advanced degree, RN, RPh, PharmD or equivalent.

Experience Requirements:

• Three years of related work experience.

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Whilst ProPharma supports remote working, we also recognise the value that comes from in person collaboration. As such, we encourage any new hires that are based within a reasonably short commute of one of our offices to work on a hybrid basis and spend some time working from that office location, as agreed with your manager. All applications will be treated on their own merit and candidates will not be at any advantage or disadvantage based on their proximity to an office.