Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,149,000 - 1,805,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Training & growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join a global safety surveillance team. Working fully from home, you will monitor, assess, and report adverse events for pharmaceutical products, ensuring regulatory compliance worldwide.

You will collaborate with Clinical, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs teams, contribute to risk management plans, and support SOP updates while maintaining high data quality in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Solid understanding of global adverse event reporting requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH).
• Experience with safety databases such as Argus and ArisG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage workload in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and assess adverse event reports from multiple sources.
• Ensure timely reporting of safety information to regulatory authorities.
• Conduct literature reviews for safety signals.
• Assist in development and updating pharmacovigilance SOPs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on safety matters.
• Contribute to risk management plans and signal detection activities.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Argus

ArisG

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and experienced Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join their global safety surveillance team. Working entirely from home, you will play a critical role in monitoring, assessing, and reporting adverse events associated with pharmaceutical products. Your expertise will contribute directly to patient safety and regulatory compliance worldwide. This position offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement combined with the challenge of working at the forefront of drug safety. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of pharmacovigilance principles and a meticulous approach to data management and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and assess adverse event reports from various sources (e.g., healthcare professionals, patients, literature).
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety information to regulatory authorities in compliance with global regulations.
• Conduct literature reviews for safety signals and emerging trends.
• Participate in the development and updating of pharmacovigilance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Clinical, Regulatory, Medical Affairs) and external stakeholders on safety-related matters.
• Contribute to risk management plans and signal detection activities.

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.
• Solid understanding of global regulatory requirements for adverse event reporting (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines).
• Experience with safety databases (e.g., Argus, ArisG) and case processing.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage workload effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous home office setup stipend and ongoing IT support.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive remote work culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialized training in pharmacovigilance.