Pharmacovigilance Specialist — Drug Safety & PSUR Pro

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

On-site parking

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a vigilant Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join the safety team. You will monitor post-marketing safety, assess reports, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include collecting adverse event data, preparing PSURs, coordinating with health authorities, and maintaining safety databases. A degree in healthcare and 3 years' experience are required; Argus/ArisG experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety
• Thorough knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (e.g., GVP, FDA)
• Experience with safety database systems (Argus, ArisG)
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and evaluate adverse event reports from various sources
• Determine seriousness and causality of reported adverse events
• Prepare and submit regulatory safety reports (e.g., PSURs) to health authorities
• Conduct literature reviews to identify safety signals and emerging risks
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and internal departments regarding safety matters
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of safety databases and SOPs

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Analytical thinking

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or related field

Tools

Argus

ArisG

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a vigilant Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join the safety team. You will monitor post-marketing safety, assess reports, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include collecting adverse event data, preparing PSURs, coordinating with health authorities, and maintaining safety databases. A degree in healthcare and 3 years' experience are required; Argus/ArisG experience preferred.