Drug Safety Physician

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Drug Safety Physician to oversee safety surveillance of pharmaceutical products. The role combines medical expertise with risk management, operating in a hybrid setup from our East London office and focusing on global regulatory compliance.

You will lead medical reviews of adverse events, contribute to RMPs, drive signal detection, and prepare safety sections for regulatory documents. A Medical Doctor license and 5+ years in pharmacovigilance are required.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor with a valid license to practice.
• Minimum 5 years in pharmacovigilance, clinical safety, or related drug safety.
• Strong clinical background with data interpretation and causality assessment.
• Thorough understanding of drug safety principles, regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making and communication skills; hybrid work in Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Medical review and assessment of adverse event reports.
• Develop and implement risk management plans (RMPs) and risk-benefit assessments.
• Lead signal detection and evaluation activities for assigned products.
• Act as medical expert for internal teams and external stakeholders on drug safety matters.
• Prepare safety sections of regulatory documents (Investigator's Brochures, periodic safety reports).

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Clinical safety

Causality assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and medically qualified Drug Safety Physician to oversee the safety surveillance of their pharmaceutical products. This pivotal role involves evaluating safety data, identifying potential risks, and contributing to risk management strategies. Working in a hybrid capacity from our East London office, you will be a key member of the pharmacovigilance team, ensuring patient safety and compliance with global regulatory standards. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply your medical expertise in a pharmaceutical setting focused on drug safety and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform medical review and assessment of adverse event reports, ensuring accurate and appropriate case processing.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of risk management plans (RMPs) and risk-benefit assessments.
• Lead signal detection and evaluation activities, identifying potential safety issues for assigned products.
• Act as a medical expert for internal teams and external stakeholders on drug safety matters.
• Prepare safety sections of regulatory documents, such as Investigator's Brochures and periodic safety reports.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MBChB or equivalent) with a valid medical license to practice.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmacovigilance , clinical safety, or a related drug safety role.
• Strong clinical background with experience in interpreting medical data and assessing causality.
• Thorough understanding of drug safety principles , regulatory requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid model in Eastern Cape .

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and retirement plan contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing medical education.
• A collaborative and scientifically driven work environment focused on patient well-being in South Africa .