Pharmacovigilance Officer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid & Hospital Cover

Pension Fund

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Hybrid Work Environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Pharmacovigilance Officer based in Klerksdorp to join our safety monitoring team on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on collecting, assessing, and reporting adverse event data to ensure ongoing product safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work with clinical, medical, and regulatory teams, contribute to PSURs, and support PV procedures while benefiting from a balance of office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety.
• Strong knowledge of global PV regulations (GVP) and reporting requirements.
• Experience with safety databases and AE reporting systems.
• Analytical skills with meticulous data assessment.
• Ability to work in a hybrid team based in Klerksdorp.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and evaluate adverse event reports from various sources.
• Ensure timely reporting of safety information to regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to PV procedures and policies.
• Participate in signal detection activities and risk management plan assessments.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and regulatory affairs on safety-related matters.
• Assist in preparing aggregate safety reports such as PSURs.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Adverse Event Reporting

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or related life science

Tools

Safety Databases

Adverse Event Reporting Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant and proactive Pharmacovigilance Officer to join their safety monitoring team, supporting operations based in Klerksdorp. This critical role ensures the ongoing safety of our pharmaceutical products by collecting, assessing, and reporting adverse event data. You will play an integral part in maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting public health by meticulously managing safety information. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of pharmacovigilance principles, and a commitment to patient safety in a dynamic pharmaceutical landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and evaluate adverse event reports from various sources, including healthcare professionals, patients, and literature.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety information to regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of pharmacovigilance procedures and policies.
• Participate in signal detection activities and contribute to risk management plan assessments.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and regulatory affairs departments on safety-related matters.
• Assist in preparing aggregate safety reports, such as Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs).

Requirements

• Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience directly within Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety.
• Solid understanding of global PV regulations (e.g., GVP modules) and reporting requirements.
• Experience with safety databases and adverse event reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail in data assessment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a hybrid team based in Klerksdorp.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, including hospital cover and wellness programs.
• Pension fund contributions and life insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in pharmacovigilance and drug safety.
• A supportive hybrid work environment that balances office collaboration with remote flexibility.