Drug Specialist I, Patient Safety Solutions

Fortrea; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea, a leading Clinical Research Organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Drug Specialist I for a remote, full-time position. The role involves supporting safety data collection and processing adverse event information for clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in pharmacovigilance, showcasing excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) plan

Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)

Company bonus where applicable

Qualifications

• 4 years of pharmacovigilance or safety experience needed.
• Experience with telephonic outreach.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct follow-up calls to collect safety data.
• Process adverse event reports from clinical trials.
• Write patient narratives and ensure data quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field

Tools

MedDRA coding

Safety databases

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Drug Specialist I, Patient Safety Solutions

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As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Drug Specialist I to support safety data collection and follow-up for clinical trials and post-marketing activities. This remote role involves outbound outreach to healthcare professionals and consumers to gather and process adverse event information in compliance with regulatory standards.

This is a full-time, remote based position in the US.

What You Will Do

• Conduct follow-up calls and outreach to collect safety data.
• Process and review adverse event reports from clinical trials and spontaneous sources.
• Identify and query missing safety information.
• Enter data into safety databases and code events using MedDRA.
• Write patient narratives and ensure data quality and compliance.
• Support quality control, training, and client communications
• Will travel up to 5% travel as needed.
  
  

YOU NEED TO BRING…

• Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of pharmacovigilance or safety experience.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with telephonic outreach, MedDRA coding, and safety databases.
  
  

Pay Range: $72,200

Benefits: All job offers will bebased on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicabledegrees/certifications,as well as internal equity and market data.Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable.

Application Deadline: July 11, 2025

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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