Drug Safety Associate – Entry Level

Virtue America; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtue America in New Jersey is seeking an entry-level Drug Safety Associate to support pharmacovigilance activities, including adverse event intake and case processing in a hybrid work setting.

The role involves data entry of ICSRs, coding with basic safety concepts, and ensuring timely regulatory reporting while maintaining confidentiality.

Ideal candidates hold a life sciences degree and have strong attention to detail and communication skills to thrive in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Pharmacy, Pharm.D, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Nursing, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, clinical research, or related area.
• Basic understanding of adverse event reporting and drug safety concepts.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical concepts.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process adverse event reports from trials, healthcare professionals, patients, and other sources.
• Enter and maintain ICSRs in pharmacovigilance databases.
• Perform data entry, coding, and quality checks for adverse events and medication errors.
• Support case follow-up activities and obtain missing information.
• Assist with safety database maintenance and pharmacovigilance documentation.
• Follow SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and reporting timelines.
• Support periodic safety reporting and audit preparation activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and data accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication skills

Adverse event reporting basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharm.D, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Nursing, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title : Drug Safety Associate – Entry Level

Location: New Jersey, USA

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: 0–2 Years

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Entry-Level Drug Safety Associate to support pharmacovigilance activities, including adverse event intake, case processing, safety documentation, and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will have an educational background in pharmacy, life sciences, nursing, biotechnology, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process adverse event reports from clinical trials, healthcare professionals, patients, and other sources.
• Enter and maintain Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) in pharmacovigilance databases.
• Perform data entry, coding, and quality checks for adverse events and medication errors.
• Support case follow-up activities and ensure missing information is obtained.
• Assist with safety database maintenance and pharmacovigilance documentation.
• Follow applicable SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and reporting timelines.
• Support periodic safety reporting and audit preparation activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharm.D, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Nursing, or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, clinical research, or a related area.
• Basic understanding of adverse event reporting and drug safety concepts.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical concepts.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.