Pharmacovigilance Data Analyst

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Fully remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Training and development resources

Impact on patient safety

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmacovigilance Data Analyst to join our global safety team in a fully remote capacity. You will ensure data quality across PV databases and generate insightful reports on drug safety trends for regulatory submissions.

Ideal candidates have a quantitative background, 2+ years of data analysis experience, and strong SQL/Python/R skills. Familiarity with Argus or ARISg is a plus. This is a remote role with international scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Minimum 2 years in data analysis, database management, or similar.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R.

Responsibilities

• Perform data quality checks and implement corrective actions for PV database.
• Assist maintenance and configuration of safety databases and systems.
• Generate routine and ad-hoc safety reports, including aggregate reports and data listings.
• Support investigation and resolution of data discrepancies and database issues.
• Collaborate with PV scientists and stakeholders to ensure data accuracy.
• Contribute to development and validation of new data reporting tools and processes.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or related field

Tools

Argus

ARISg

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a data-driven and analytical Pharmacovigilance Data Analyst to join their global safety team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the company's safety databases and for generating insightful reports on drug safety trends. You will be responsible for data quality checks, database maintenance, and supporting the generation of regulatory safety reports. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong data management skills and a keen interest in drug safety to contribute to patient well-being from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular data quality checks and implement corrective actions for the pharmacovigilance database.
• Assist in the maintenance and configuration of safety databases and related systems.
• Generate routine and ad-hoc safety reports, including aggregate reports and data listings.
• Support the investigation and resolution of data discrepancies and database issues.
• Collaborate with pharmacovigilance scientists and other stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to the development and validation of new data reporting tools and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data analysis, database management, or a similar role, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Familiarity with pharmacovigilance databases (e.g., Argus, ARISg) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth in pharmacovigilance data management and analysis.
• Access to training and development resources.
• Contribution to improving global patient safety through diligent data management.