Drug Safety Associate

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible remote work opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Drug Safety Associate to join its expanding remote team, supporting pharmacovigilance operations from Upington, South Africa. You will monitor adverse events, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to patient safety through diligent data analysis and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field and at least 2 years in pharmacovigilance or a related clinical area, with strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or a related clinical role.
• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance principles and regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and assess adverse event reports from various sources.
• Enter safety data into the company’s safety database according to procedures and timelines.
• Perform initial case evaluations and identify potential safety signals for review.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory safety reports (ICSRs).
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, patients, and internal teams regarding safety inquiries.
• Participate in pharmacovigilance training and process improvements.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or related healthcare field

Tools

Safety databases

Adverse event reporting systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Drug Safety Associate to join their expanding remote team, supporting operations from Upington . This vital role focuses on the critical task of monitoring and ensuring the safety of pharmaceutical products in the market. You will be responsible for the accurate collection, assessment, and reporting of adverse events, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. This position requires a strong understanding of pharmacovigilance principles and a commitment to patient well-being. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to uphold the highest levels of drug safety and regulatory adherence, contributing to the public health through diligent safety surveillance.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and assess adverse event reports from various sources, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Enter safety data into the company's safety database according to established procedures and timelines.
• Perform initial case evaluations and identify potential safety signals for further review.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory safety reports, such as individual case safety reports (ICSRs).
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, patients, and internal departments regarding safety inquiries.
• Participate in pharmacovigilance training and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or a related clinical role.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacovigilance principles and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with safety databases and adverse event reporting systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work methodically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible remote work opportunity, enabling you to work from your home in or near Upington .
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the drug safety field.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team environment.
• Contribution to public health through essential drug safety monitoring.