Drug Safety Associate I

Integrated Resources Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le domaine de la sécurité médicale recherche un Spécialiste en Saisie de Données pour gérer les rapports d'événements indésirables. Le candidat doit posséder une formation en soins infirmiers ou un diplôme en sciences de la santé, avec une expérience minimum en sécurité pharmaceutique. Ce poste exige des compétences en résolution de problèmes, en communication et une forte attention aux détails tout en respectant les lignes directrices de conformité.

Qualifications

• Diplôme en soins infirmiers ou en biomedicine requis.
• Minimum 5 ans d'expérience en sécurité pharmaceutique appréciée.
• Expérience dans le secteur pharmaceutique préférée.

Responsibilities

• Traitement des données d'événements indésirables.
• Assurance de la conformité avec les réglementations et politiques de sécurité.
• Collaboration avec les équipes médicales et de sécurité.

Skills

Intermediate Information Technology Skills

Data entry experience

Decision making skills

Problem solving skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Quality oriented

Education

Registered Nurse

Health/Biomedical Degree (BS, PhD or other related scientific degree)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.

Job Description

Responsible for the receipt and data entry of adverse event reports following company standard operating procedures, internal business practices and regulatory guidance documents, to ensure compliance with worldwide safety regulations and corporate policies.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Case processing: 95%
Definition: The completion of full case information on the database, including quality review to ensure accuracy and completeness
Activities Include:
• May Triage and classify ICSRs for report type, seriousness, causality, expectedness/labeling and reporting; prioritize ICSR according to regulatory requirements
• Confirmation of Safety Coordinator case registry data
• Database searches as necessary
• Completion of remaining case data entry, including narrative or auto-narrative
• Completion of risk and quality (label, approval, manual coding and quality review steps).
• Clarification of unclear or illegible information from the LSO or Call Centre
• Discussion of source documents, coding conventions and ad-hoc queries with Pharmacovigilance Physician
• Request deletions as necessary
• Single case unblinding
Processes & Procedures:
Definition: Continuing awareness of company procedures and guidelines to maintain regulatory compliance
Activities Include:
• Standard Operating Procedures and Working Instructions
• Department guidance documents
• MedDRA coding dictionary and MedDRA Points to Consider
• Understand relevant safety implications regarding contracts with operating companies and/or marketing partners


DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING:
Application and knowledge of Departmental processes and guidelines, regulations and regulatory guidelines, contractual arrangements, product specific information and database/systems functionality to individual case processing and evaluation. Communicate questions clearly and concisely to the appropriate audience and accompany with possible solutions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Describe where this position fits in relation to the rest of the department it resides.
Supervised by Senior DSA

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/INTERFACES: Describe the primary working relationships (internal & external) and primary interfaces along with the frequency and purpose/nature.

Global Medical Safety Operations (GMSO) is a functional area within the Global Medical Organization (GMO)

All others in GMSO
Medical Affairs
Clinical Affairs
Contract Research Organizations
Local Safety Officers
Marketing Partners

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Describe the minimum knowledge, skill and ability requirements for the position. Include any degrees or certifications which are required and/or desirable.
• Registered Nurse OR
• Health/Biomedical Degree (BS, PhD or other related scientific degree/qualification) OR
• Licensed Practical Nurse without Bachelors degree but with knowledge of Drug Safety usually exhibited by minimum 5 years experience in pharmaceutical safety-related role.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred

Required Skills/Abilities
• Intermediate Information Technology Skills
• Data entry experience desired
• Accountability for delivery of results
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Proactive approach/uses own initiative
• Manages owe work, able to prioritize, plan and organize work assignments and work under strict timelines
• Ability to follow guidelines, working practices etc. Experience of working with SOP/WI preferred
• Quality oriented, with attention to detail/accuracy
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Positive attitude
• Good team player
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to summarize medical information

Additional Information

Thanks!! With Regards,
Sasha Sharma
Clinical Recruiter
Integrated Resources, Inc
IT REHAB CLINICAL NURSING
Direct: 732-662-7964 | (W) 732-549-2030 x219

Inc. 5000 – 2007-2015 (9 Years in a row)