Remote Pharmacovigilance Officer - Global Patient Safety

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Comprehensive remote benefits

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Pharmacovigilance Officer to join a globally recognized pharmaceutical leader. This fully remote role is based in Klerksdorp, North West, SA, and supports safety surveillance for patients worldwide.

You will collect, assess, and report safety information, maintain PV databases, contribute to PSURs, and ensure compliance with ICH, CIOMS, FDA, EMA, and SAHPRA guidelines. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• In-depth knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (ICH, CIOMS, FDA, EMA, SAHPRA).
• Experience with PV databases and safety reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and assess ICSRs for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure timely reporting of ICSRs to regulatory authorities per global deadlines.
• Maintain the pharmacovigilance database and ensure data integrity.
• Conduct literature reviews to identify safety signals and risks.
• Contribute to PSURs and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and update pharmacovigilance procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Medical, and external partners on safety matters.
• Support risk management activities and risk management plans.
• Stay updated on global PV regulations and guidelines.
• Provide PV training to internal staff and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Remote work discipline

Multicultural collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Life Sciences

Tools

Pharmacovigilance databases

Safety reporting systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Pharmacovigilance Officer to join a globally recognized pharmaceutical leader. This fully remote role is based in Klerksdorp, North West, SA, and supports safety surveillance for patients worldwide.

You will collect, assess, and report safety information, maintain PV databases, contribute to PSURs, and ensure compliance with ICH, CIOMS, FDA, EMA, and SAHPRA guidelines. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently are essential.