Pharmacovigilance Physician

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Continuing medical education support

Global impact on patient safety

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmacovigilance Physician to join a global safety team in a fully remote role. You will review safety data, assess causality, and contribute to regulatory submissions across worldwide markets.

The position requires an MD/DO or equivalent with licensure, and a minimum of five years in pharmacovigilance or related fields. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent with medical licensure.
• 5+ years in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or clinical pharmacology.
• Knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment and adjudicate adverse events.
• Lead signal detection and evaluation activities.
• Prepare and review aggregate safety reports (PBRERs, DSURs).
• Develop and implement pharmacovigilance strategies and risk plans.
• Collaborate with regulatory, clinical development and external experts.
• Stay updated on global regulatory changes and literature.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Clinical pharmacology

Regulatory knowledge

Medical communication

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Tools

FDA/EMA/ICH guidelines

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Pharmacovigilance Physician to join their global safety team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in overseeing the safety profile of our client's pharmaceutical products, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance worldwide. This critical role involves reviewing safety data, identifying potential risks, and contributing to strategic safety decisions. We are looking for a physician with a strong clinical background and a deep understanding of pharmacovigilance principles and global regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment and clinical judgment for adverse event cases, determining seriousness and causality.
• Lead signal detection and evaluation activities, identifying potential safety issues for assigned products.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of aggregate safety reports (e.g., PBRERs, DSURs) and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and implement robust pharmacovigilance strategies and risk management plans.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., regulatory affairs, clinical development) and external experts on safety matters.
• Stay abreast of global regulatory changes and evolving scientific literature relevant to drug safety.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) with current medical licensure.
• Board certification or eligibility in a relevant specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Pharmacology) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or clinical pharmacology.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines).
• Strong clinical acumen and ability to interpret complex medical and safety data.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration and decision-making.

Benefits

• Exceptional annual salary and bonus potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement with extensive flexibility.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Support for continuing medical education and professional development.
• Opportunity to significantly impact patient safety on a global scale within an innovative company.