Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Performance incentives

Remote work flexibility

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist for a global pharmaceutical client. The role is entirely remote, focusing on collection, assessment, and reporting of adverse events to meet global regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include data entry with MedDRA coding, signal detection, PSURs, and collaboration with regulatory and medical affairs teams. The ideal candidate has a pharmacy or life sciences degree and at least 3 years in pharmacovigilance, with strong

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus, not required.
• 3+ years of direct pharmacovigilance or drug safety experience.

Aufgaben

• Collect, review, and assess adverse event reports from multiple sources.
• Ensure timely and accurate safety reporting to authorities worldwide.
• Perform case processing with data entry and MedDRA coding.
• Identify safety signals and trends with the PV team.
• Contribute to PSURs and regulatory documents.
• Maintain compliance with GVP and CIOMS timelines.
• Collaborate with regulatory, medical affairs, and operations.
• Stay updated on evolving pharmacovigilance regulations.
• Support continuous PV process and system improvements.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Remote work discipline

Ausbildung

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

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

MedDRA

Safety databases

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a global pharmaceutical company committed to patient safety, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join their expanding team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute significantly to drug safety monitoring from the comfort of your own home office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the collection, assessment, and reporting of adverse event data, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements. This role is critical in maintaining the safety profile of our client's marketed products and supporting ongoing clinical trials. You will work closely with regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and clinical operations teams to ensure timely and accurate safety reporting. We are looking for a meticulous and proactive individual with a strong understanding of pharmacovigilance principles and practices. This remote opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking flexibility without compromising on impactful work in the pharmaceutical safety domain. Your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding public health by ensuring the safe use of medicines worldwide. This is a key position within our client's global pharmacovigilance network, operating entirely remotely to serve diverse markets and patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and assess adverse event reports from various sources (e.g., spontaneous reports, clinical trials, literature).
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of safety reports to regulatory authorities worldwide.
• Perform case processing, including data entry, coding (using MedDRA), and medical review.
• Identify and report potential safety signals and trends to the pharmacovigilance team.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic safety update reports (PSURs) and other regulatory documents.
• Maintain compliance with internal SOPs and external regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to gather necessary information for case processing.
• Participate in safety surveillance activities and risk management plan development.
• Stay updated on evolving pharmacovigilance regulations and best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of pharmacovigilance processes and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related healthcare field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Thorough understanding of pharmacovigilance principles, regulatory requirements (e.g., GVP, CIOMS), and reporting timelines.
• Experience with safety databases and adverse event reporting systems.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and coding dictionaries such as MedDRA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in English is essential; knowledge of other languages is an asset.
• Experience with signal detection methodologies is desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed for remote professionals, including health insurance, retirement plan options, and performance incentives. This role provides the flexibility of working from home, eliminating commute time and allowing for a better work-life balance. Professional development opportunities, including training on new regulations and systems, are provided. Our client is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative remote work culture, ensuring all team members feel connected and valued. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in pharmaceutical safety within a leading organization, contributing to global health initiatives from anywhere.