Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Remote working flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join their safety team, supporting pharmacovigilance operations from anywhere in South Africa. You will monitor, collect, and evaluate adverse event reports, ensuring compliance with global regulations and patient safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field, at least 3 years in pharmacovigilance, experience with MedDRA and safety databases, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field required.
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacovigilance or drug safety experience.
• Solid understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations (ICH E2B, GVP).

Responsibilities

• Collect, assess, and document adverse event reports from multiple sources.
• Perform case processing including data entry, MedDRA coding and determining seriousness/causality.
• Prepare and submit PSURs/DSURs as required.
• Conduct literature searches for safety signals and emerging risks.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, regulators, and internal teams on safety matters.
• Contribute to PV procedures and training materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Pharmacovigilance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences

Tools

MedDRA coding

Safety database systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join their dedicated safety team, supporting pharmaceutical operations that may originate from Paarl, Western Cape. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to patient safety from anywhere within South Africa. You will play a crucial role in monitoring, collecting, and evaluating adverse event reports, ensuring compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and contributing to the safe use of pharmaceutical products. Your vigilance is essential in protecting public health.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, assess, and document adverse event reports from various sources, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Perform case processing, including data entry into safety databases, coding using MedDRA, and determining seriousness and causality.
• Prepare and submit regulatory safety reports (e.g., Periodic Safety Update Reports - PSURs, Development Safety Update Reports - DSURs) as required.
• Conduct literature searches for potential safety signals and emerging risks.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders on safety-related matters.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of pharmacovigilance procedures and training materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Thorough understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines (e.g., ICH E2B, GVP).
• Experience with safety database systems and MedDRA coding.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in reviewing safety data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective reporting and liaison.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Flexible remote working hours and location.
• Paid professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive team environment focused on maintaining drug safety and public health.