Pharmacovigilance Officer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Flexible remote work arrangements

Health insurance + retirement benefits

Professional development & training in

Pharmacovigilance-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Pharmacovigilance Officer to join the safety surveillance team in Mahikeng. You will collect, assess, and report adverse event data to regulators, helping to safeguard patient safety and public health in South Africa.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor\'s degree in Pharmacy or Life Sciences, at least two years in pharmacovigilance, and familiarity with CIOMS, ICH, FDA, and EMA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 2 years in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (CIOMS, ICH, FDA, EMA).
• Experience with safety databases and adverse event reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and process adverse event reports from various sources.
• Assess narratives for completeness and accuracy, performing medical coding where necessary.
• Ensure timely reporting of adverse events to regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in signal detection activities and contribute to risk management plans.
• Maintain pharmacovigilance databases and ensure compliance with global safety regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Medical coding knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Life Sciences

Tools

Safety databases

Adverse event reporting systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Pharmacovigilance Officer to join their safety surveillance team, supporting operations in Mahikeng . This role is critical for monitoring the safety of pharmaceutical products post-market. You will be responsible for collecting, assessing, and reporting adverse event data to regulatory authorities. Your work ensures that potential risks associated with medicines are identified and managed promptly, contributing directly to public health and patient safety. This is an excellent opportunity for someone detail-oriented with a strong understanding of drug safety principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and process adverse event reports from various sources.


• Assess case narratives for completeness and accuracy, performing medical coding where necessary.


• Ensure timely reporting of adverse events to regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.


• Participate in signal detection activities and contribute to risk management plans.


• Maintain pharmacovigilance databases and ensure compliance with global safety regulations.

Requirements

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


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.


• Knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (e.g., CIOMS, ICH, FDA, EMA).


• Experience with safety databases and adverse event reporting systems.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.


• Flexible remote working arrangements.


• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.


• Opportunities for professional development and training in pharmacovigilance.


• A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on patient safety in Mahikeng .