Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual compensation

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement planning options

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a Pharmacovigilance Scientist to join the safety surveillance team in a hybrid work model. You will monitor post‑marketing drug safety, collect, assess and report adverse events to support ongoing risk assessment.

Requirements include a healthcare degree and 2–4 years in pharmacovigilance, knowledge of CIOMS/ICH rules, and experience with safety databases. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure timely, compliant safety reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or related healthcare field.
• 2–4 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting requirements (e.g., CIOMS, ICH).
• Experience with safety databases and adverse event reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex safety data.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and assess adverse event reports from various sources.
• Prepare and submit regulatory safety reports within required timelines.
• Contribute to PSURs and Risk Management Plans (RMPs).
• Conduct literature searches for new safety information and assess impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders on safety-related matters.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Adverse event reporting

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Safety databases

AE reporting systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Pharmacovigilance Scientist to join their safety surveillance team in Vereeniging , operating under a hybrid work model. This role is essential for monitoring the safety of pharmaceutical products post-marketing, ensuring patient safety remains paramount. You will be involved in collecting, assessing, and reporting adverse event data, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of drug safety profiles. This position offers a critical role in maintaining public health and product integrity within the pharmaceutical industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and assess adverse event reports from various sources (e.g., healthcare professionals, patients, literature).
• Prepare and submit regulatory safety reports (e.g.,ICSrs) within required timelines.
• Contribute to the preparation of Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) and Risk Management Plans (RMPs).
• Conduct literature searches for new safety information and assess its potential impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders on safety-related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related healthcare field.
• 2-4 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting requirements (e.g., CIOMS, ICH).
• Experience with safety databases and adverse event reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex safety data.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Retirement planning options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities in drug safety.