About the Role
Our client, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Pharmaceutical Data Analyst to join their dedicated pharmacovigilance team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. The primary focus of this role is to collect, analyze, and interpret complex safety data from various sources to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. You will play a critical role in identifying potential safety signals and contributing to the ongoing assessment of drug safety profiles. The ideal candidate will possess strong data manipulation and statistical analysis skills, combined with a solid understanding of pharmaceutical safety principles and regulatory reporting requirements. This remote-first opportunity allows you to contribute significantly to patient safety from the comfort of your own home office. We are looking for individuals who are proactive, detail-oriented, and have a passion for ensuring the safe use of medicines. The fully remote nature emphasizes autonomy and effective virtual collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and validate adverse event data from clinical trials, post-marketing surveillance, and other sources.
- Perform statistical analysis of safety data to identify trends, patterns, and potential safety signals.
- Develop and maintain databases and data repositories for pharmacovigilance information.
- Prepare safety reports and summaries for regulatory submissions and internal reviews.
- Collaborate with medical, regulatory, and clinical teams to assess the significance of safety findings.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of pharmacovigilance processes and systems.
- Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA).
- Generate reports and visualizations to communicate safety data and findings effectively.
- Support signal detection and risk management activities.
- Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and scientific advancements in pharmacovigilance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a focus on safety data.
- Proficiency in statistical software packages (e.g., R, SAS, Python) and database management.
- Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance principles and adverse event reporting.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data clearly.
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements for adverse events.
- Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office setup for remote work.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary of ZAR .
- Annual performance bonus.
- Fully remote work arrangement, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.
- Contribution towards home office setup and internet expenses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement fund contributions.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
- Work with a globally recognized pharmaceutical company on critical safety initiatives.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.