Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training programs

Centurion office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join its safety team in Centurion. You will monitor the safety of pharmaceutical products post-market, collect and assess adverse event data, and report to health authorities to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work with cross-functional teams, manage safety databases, and participate in audits and inspections, contributing to robust drug safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing or related field.
• 2+ years of pharmacovigilance or drug safety monitoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements for AE reporting (CIOMS, MedDRA).
• Proficiency with safety databases and data management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect, assess, and process spontaneous and solicited adverse event reports from various sources.
• Ensure timely reporting of safety information to regulatory authorities per global guidelines.
• Conduct literature reviews to identify safety signals and trends.
• Contribute to safety databases and SOPs maintenance.
• Collaborate with medical affairs, regulatory affairs and other departments for coordinated drug safety.
• Participate in audits and inspections related to pharmacovigilance.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Adverse event reporting

Data management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/Medicine/Nursing

Tools

Safety databases

MedDRA

CIOMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join their dedicated safety team based in Centurion . In this vital role, you will be responsible for monitoring the safety of pharmaceutical products after they have been released to the market, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. Your expertise will be crucial in collecting, assessing, and reporting adverse event data to health authorities. This position demands a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of drug safety principles within the pharmaceutical industry, contributing to the responsible use of medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, assess, and process spontaneous and solicited adverse event reports from various sources.
• Ensure timely reporting of safety information to regulatory authorities in accordance with global guidelines.
• Conduct literature reviews to identify potential safety signals and emerging trends.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of safety databases and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with medical affairs, regulatory affairs, and other departments to ensure a coordinated approach to drug safety.
• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections related to pharmacovigilance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or a related healthcare or life science discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements for adverse event reporting (e.g., CIOMS, MedDRA).
• Proficiency in using safety databases and data management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• On-site work environment providing direct collaboration with a specialized team.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Structured training programs and opportunities for professional development in drug safety.
• Convenient office location in Centurion with easy access to transport links.