Drug Safety Physician

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Medical/dental/retirement benefits

Flexible remote work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly qualified Drug Safety Physician to join its global pharmacovigilance team on a fully remote basis in South Africa. You will oversee safety assessments and contribute to regulatory submissions, ensuring patient safety across the portfolio.

The role requires MBChB or equivalent, with at least five years in pharmacovigilance. Strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and autonomous leadership are essential for success in this remote position.

Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent medical degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmacovigilance or drug safety experience.
• Strong regulatory knowledge (SAHPRA, FDA, EMA) and clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical expertise in safety data assessment and AE reports.
• Lead preparation of aggregate safety reports (DSURs, RMPs) for submissions.
• Contribute to global drug safety strategies and safety governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety in trials.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical pharmacology

Leadership in remote teams

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Post-graduate pharmacovigilance training

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Drug Safety Physician to join their global pharmacovigilance team. This critical role is offered on a fully remote basis, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere in South Africa . You will play a pivotal role in monitoring the safety of our client's pharmaceutical products worldwide, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. This position requires a deep understanding of clinical medicine, pharmacology, and regulatory requirements for drug safety monitoring. You will lead safety assessments, contribute to regulatory submissions, and provide medical expertise to cross‑functional teams, contributing to the responsible development and lifecycle management of our pharmaceutical portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical expertise in the assessment and evaluation of adverse event reports and safety data.
• Lead the preparation of aggregate safety reports (e.g., DSURs, RMPs) for regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of global drug safety strategies.
• Interpret and communicate complex safety information to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with clinical development teams to ensure safety considerations are integrated into trial designs and protocols.
• Serve as a medical expert on safety‑related issues and support regulatory interactions.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MBChB or equivalent) with post‑graduate training and/or extensive experience in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmacovigilance and drug safety within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In‑depth knowledge of global drug safety regulations (e.g., SAHPRA, FDA, EMA) and guidelines.
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic skills, and understanding of pharmacology.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead complex safety assessments in a remote setting .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and contribution to global health initiatives.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• A highly respected and scientifically driven work environment.