Pharmacovigilance Specialist - Patient Safety Advocate (Soweto)

Placements24

Soweto

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development
Retirement plan
Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a reputable pharmaceutical company in Soweto, Gauteng to hire a Pharmacovigilance Specialist. You will monitor, assess, and report adverse events, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely PSUR/DSUR submissions.

The ideal candidate holds a healthcare degree and at least 2 years in pharmacovigilance, with strong attention to detail, data-entry skills, and collaboration across Clinical Operations and Regulatory Affairs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences or related healthcare field.
  • 2+ years of pharmacovigilance or drug safety knowledge.
  • Familiarity with pharmacovigilance databases and safety reporting systems.
  • Strong analytical and attention to detail, with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, process and evaluate adverse event reports from multiple sources.
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into PV database.
  • Perform case assessments for seriousness, causality and expectedness.
  • Prepare and submit PSURs/DSURs as required.
  • Monitor global regulatory requirements for PV.
  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Medical Affairs.
  • Assist in developing and implementing PV SOPs.
  • Support signal detection and risk management activities.
  • Respond to queries regarding AE data and maintain PV records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
Nursing
Life Sciences
Healthcare field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a reputable pharmaceutical company in Soweto, Gauteng to hire a Pharmacovigilance Specialist. You will monitor, assess, and report adverse events, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely PSUR/DSUR submissions.

The ideal candidate holds a healthcare degree and at least 2 years in pharmacovigilance, with strong attention to detail, data-entry skills, and collaboration across Clinical Operations and Regulatory Affairs.

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