Drug Safety Associate

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health insurance

Training and development

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a vigilant Drug Safety Associate to join our pharmacovigilance team in Benoni. You will collect, document, and evaluate adverse event reports, ensuring timely processing and regulatory submissions to authorities while safeguarding patient safety.

The role requires a healthcare background, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external partners, supporting ongoing safety assessments and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, or clinical research is preferred.
• Familiarity with pharmacovigilance principles and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and team collaboration in Benoni.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and assess adverse event reports from various sources.
• Ensure timely and accurate case processing and submission to regulatory authorities.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to gather additional information on safety cases.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of pharmacovigilance procedures and training materials.
• Assist in preparing safety reports and contribute to signal detection activities.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant and organized Drug Safety Associate to contribute to their pharmacovigilance efforts in Benoni . This role is essential for monitoring the safety profile of pharmaceutical products post-market approval. You will be responsible for collecting, processing, and evaluating adverse event reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting timelines and standards. This position offers a critical opportunity to safeguard public health by contributing to the ongoing safety assessment of medications within a dynamic pharmaceutical company .

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and assess adverse event reports from various sources.
• Ensure timely and accurate case processing and submission to regulatory authorities.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to gather additional information on safety cases.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of pharmacovigilance procedures and training materials.
• Assist in preparing safety reports and contribute to signal detection activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field (Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in drug safety , pharmacovigilance, or clinical research is preferred.
• Familiarity with pharmacovigilance principles and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and team collaboration in Benoni .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in pharmacovigilance.
• Paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on patient safety and ethical practices.