Remote Drug Safety Physician

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Globally focused role

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Remote Drug Safety Physician to strengthen its pharmacovigilance team. The physician will assess adverse event data, lead signal detection, and contribute to global regulatory safety reporting from a home office.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in pharmacovigilance, MD or equivalent training, and board certification in a relevant specialty. The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration with regulators worldwide.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree.
• 5–7 years of pharmacovigilance/drug safety experience.
• Experience in PSUR/DSUR preparation and regulatory safety documents.
• In-depth knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical review of adverse event reports.
• Lead signal detection and safety evaluation activities.
• Contribute to PSURs, DSURs and regulatory safety documents.
• Provide medical guidance to regulatory, clinical and R&D teams.
• Collaborate on risk management plans (RMPs).
• Serve as medical contact for regulatory agencies.
• Support safety risk-benefit assessments and lifecycle decisions.
• Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance guidelines.
• Mentor remote drug safety team members.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Clinical medicine

Signal detection

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

MD or equivalent

Board certification in a relevant specialty

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading global pharmaceutical innovator, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Remote Drug Safety Physician to bolster their pharmacovigilance team. This is a fully remote position, offering the ultimate flexibility for a medical professional dedicated to patient safety. The role involves the medical assessment of adverse event data, leading signal detection activities, and contributing to regulatory safety reporting for a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical products. The ideal candidate will be a physician with significant experience in drug safety, a deep understanding of clinical medicine, and expertise in evaluating safety signals and managing product risks. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external regulatory bodies to ensure the safe and effective use of our client's medicines worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your medical expertise in a critical role that directly impacts patient well-being and contributes to the responsible development and commercialization of pharmaceutical therapies, all from the convenience of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform medical review and assessment of adverse event reports from various sources.
• Lead and conduct comprehensive signal detection and safety evaluation activities for assigned products.
• Contribute to the preparation and medical review of Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs), Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs), and other regulatory safety documents.
• Provide medical expertise and guidance on drug safety matters to internal stakeholders, including regulatory, clinical, and R&D teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management plans (RMPs).
• Serve as a medical point of contact for regulatory agencies regarding drug safety inquiries.
• Participate in safety risk-benefit assessments and contribute to product lifecycle management decisions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines.
• Mentor and guide other members of the drug safety team, particularly concerning medical assessments.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or equivalent medical degree (e.g., DO).
• Board certification or eligibility in a relevant specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry) is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in pharmacovigilance/drug safety within the pharmaceutical industry or a related field.
• Strong clinical medicine background with the ability to critically evaluate medical literature and safety data.
• In-depth knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in signal detection, risk assessment, and risk management planning.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex medical information effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, and performance-based incentives. As a fully remote position, this role provides unparalleled flexibility and work-life integration. Opportunities for continued professional development, participation in scientific forums, and career advancement are actively supported. This role offers a direct impact on global patient safety from the comfort of your chosen location.