Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Generous annual leave

Specialized training in pharmacovigila

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng (South Africa) is seeking a vigilant Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join the safety surveillance team. You will collect, assess, and report adverse event data to regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with global safety regulations.

This role offers the chance to contribute to patient safety within a reputable pharmaceutical organization, working in a supportive environment with opportunities for specialized training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences or related field.
• 2–3 years of pharmacovigilance or drug safety experience.
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP, GVP and global reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process and evaluate adverse event reports from various sources (healthcare professionals, patients, literature).
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety information to regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct literature searches for potential safety signals and contribute to signal detection activities.
• Maintain the pharmacovigilance database, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of safety documents, such as PSURs and RMPs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent approach to product safety.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Pharmacovigilance databases

Safety reporting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a vigilant and systematic Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join their safety surveillance team. This role, based in Mahikeng , is crucial for monitoring the safety of pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle. You will be responsible for collecting, assessing, and reporting adverse event data to regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with global safety regulations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to patient safety and public health within a reputable pharmaceutical organization, working in a supportive and compliant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and evaluate adverse event reports from various sources (healthcare professionals, patients, literature).
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety information to regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct literature searches for potential safety signals and contribute to signal detection activities.
• Maintain the pharmacovigilance database, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of safety documents, such as Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) and Risk Management Plans (RMPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent approach to product safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Familiarity with global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP, GVP).
• Experience with pharmacovigilance databases and safety reporting software.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for year-end bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave allowance and other statutory benefits.
• Opportunities for specialized training in pharmacovigilance and drug safety.
• A stable and professional work environment with a focus on safety and compliance.