Safety Specialist, Pharmacovigilance Case Processing

ProPharma; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma is seeking a Pharmacovigilance Specialist, Case Processing, to manage individual case safety reports and assess seriousness and expectedness, ensuring timely regulatory submissions. You will create narratives, perform follow-ups, and work with clients to maintain high-quality safety data, while keeping up with global regulations.

A life sciences degree and at least two years’ related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences required.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Fluency in English and Swedish.
• Basic knowledge of pharmacovigilance.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Daily case processing of adverse event cases, including coding with MedDRA.
• Follow-up activities to obtain missing information.
• Create and review case narratives.
• Provide client notifications for case management.
• Assist in training materials and delivery.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate to supervisors.
• Stay updated on global safety regulations.
• Peer reviews for quality and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English & Swedish

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organization

Pharmacovigilance basics

Education

Bachelor's in life sciences

Advanced degree (RN/PharmD)

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.

The Pharmacovigilance (PV) Specialist, Case Processing manages individual case safety reports, performs initial case-level assessment of expectedness, confirms seriousness, composes accurate and thorough medical narratives, and generates queries for missing or unclear information. The PV Specialist ensures all cases meeting expedited regulatory reporting criteria are submitted to regulatory authorities in accordance with internal guidelines, Working Practices, SOPs, and applicable safety regulations. The PV Specialist maintains distinctive quality and commitment as the operating philosophy in carrying out all processes, and continually seeks out ways to enhance customer service experience both internally and externally.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for 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 ICSRs.
• Acquire and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of global safety regulations for medicines.
• Peer reviews of cases for quality, consistency, and accuracy as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Necessary Skills And Abilities

• Fluency in English and Swedish is a must
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication 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.
• Basic knowledge of Pharmacovigilance.

Educational Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

• Two years of related work experience.

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.