Remote Drug Safety Physician | Lead Pharmacovigilance

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Remote Drug Safety Physician to join our pharmacovigilance team. The role focuses on medical assessment of adverse event data, signal detection, and regulatory safety reporting for a diverse pharmaceutical portfolio, all from a home office.

You will collaborate with internal and external regulators, applying deep clinical medicine knowledge to lead safety reviews and ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance requirements.

Qualifications

• MD or DO medical degree or equivalent.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry is desirable.
• 5–7 years of pharmacovigilance/drug safety experience in pharma or related field.
• Strong clinical medicine background and ability to evaluate safety data.
• In-depth knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting.
• Experience with signal detection, risk assessment and risk management planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical review and assessment of adverse event reports from various sources.
• Lead and conduct signal detection and safety evaluation for assigned products.
• Contribute to PSURs/DSURs and other regulatory safety documents.
• Provide medical guidance on drug safety to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management plans.
• Serve as medical point of contact for regulatory agencies.
• Participate in safety risk-benefit assessments and product lifecycle decisions.
• Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines.
• Mentor team members on medical assessments.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Drug safety

Signal detection

Regulatory reporting

Remote teamwork

Education

MD or DO?

Board certification desirable

Job description

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.

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.