Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist (Hybrid)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Ongoing training

Support for relevant certifications

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join a global pharmaceutical safety team in Upington. You will lead adverse event evaluation, ensure regulatory reporting, and drive signal detection across therapy areas.

The role requires strong knowledge of PV regulations, post‑marketing surveillance, and data‑driven decision making. Hybrid work options are available to balance site responsibilities with remote tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine or related life science.
• Master's degree or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
• Min. 5 years of pharmacovigilance/drug safety experience and global safety regulations knowledge.
• Proficiency in adverse event reporting systems and safety databases.
• Experience with signal detection methodologies and aggregate reporting.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and post‑marketing surveillance.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex safety information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Familiarity with ICH pharmacovigilance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process and assess adverse event reports from multiple sources.
• Perform medical case reviews and determine seriousness and causality.
• Contribute to signal detection activities and identify safety issues.
• Prepare and submit aggregate safety reports to regulators.
• Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Clinical Development on safety.
• Develop and update company safety procedures and training materials.
• Support safety database management and data quality assurance.
• Respond to regulatory authority inquiries regarding product safety.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Adverse events

Signal detection

Regulatory reporting

Safety databases

Data analysis

Medical review

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine or life science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join a global pharmaceutical safety team in Upington. You will lead adverse event evaluation, ensure regulatory reporting, and drive signal detection across therapy areas.

The role requires strong knowledge of PV regulations, post‑marketing surveillance, and data‑driven decision making. Hybrid work options are available to balance site responsibilities with remote tasks.