Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly diligent Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join its global safety team. You will monitor product safety, collect and analyze adverse event data, and ensure regulatory compliance from a home office.

This fully remote role supports worldwide pharmacovigilance activities, offers competitive compensation with bonuses, and provides comprehensive health coverage and home-office setup support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing or Life Sciences or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with safety database systems (Argus, ARISg) and adverse event data processing.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and assess adverse event reports from various sources.
• Ensure timely submission of safety reports to regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct case assessments and identify potential safety signals.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive safety databases.
• Contribute to PSURs/PBRERs and risk management plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Remote work management

Attention to detail

Adverse event data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing or Life Sciences

Tools

Argus

ARISg

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly diligent and experienced Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join their global safety team. This role is crucial for monitoring the safety profiles of pharmaceutical products, collecting and analyzing adverse event data, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements. Working entirely from home, you will play a vital part in safeguarding public health by identifying, assessing, and preventing adverse drug reactions. This position offers the perfect blend of professional impact and the flexibility of a fully remote working arrangement, allowing you to contribute significantly from your own home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and assess adverse event reports from various sources (e.g., healthcare professionals, patients, literature).
• Ensure timely submission of safety reports to regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders in accordance with regulatory timelines.
• Conduct case assessments, determine seriousness criteria, and identify potential safety signals.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive safety databases.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic safety update reports (PSURs/PBRERs) and risk management plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, SAHPRA) and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with safety database systems (e.g., Argus, ARISg) and adverse event data processing.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage workload effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous home office setup allowance and technology support.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and specialized pharmacovigilance training.
• Complete remote work flexibility with a supportive global team culture.