Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist to join a global safety team in a remote-first role. You will monitor, assess, and report on drug safety across a diverse portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to safety strategy.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and at least five years in pharmacovigilance, with strong data analysis and communication skills, plus experience with safety databases and regulatory reporting such as PSURs and DSURs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific/healthcare field required.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmacovigilance or drug safety experience.
• Deep knowledge of global PV regulatory requirements (FDA/EMA).
• Proven experience with safety databases and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety data analysis and signal detection for assigned products.
• Prepare and submit PSURs and DSURs as required.
• Collaborate with clinical development, regulatory, and medical affairs on safety matters.
• Develop and implement PV procedures and training materials.
• Contribute to safety risk management planning and strategy development.
• Serve as an expert on drug safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Pharm.D./M.D./Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

MedDRA

Veeva PV

Safety databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist to join their expanding global safety team. This remote-first position will play a crucial role in monitoring, assessing, and reporting on the safety profiles of pharmaceutical products. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and contributing to the overall safety strategy of our client's diverse portfolio. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in drug safety within a dynamic, fully remote work environment that fosters collaboration and professional growth across international boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive safety data analysis and signal detection for assigned products.
• Prepare and submit regulatory safety reports, including periodic safety update reports (PSURs) and development safety update reports (DSURs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs, on safety-related matters.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of pharmacovigilance procedures and training materials.
• Participate in safety risk management planning and strategy development.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on drug safety regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (e.g., Pharm.D., M.D., Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements for pharmacovigilance (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Proven experience with safety databases and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex safety data clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A flexible, remote-working culture that prioritizes work-life balance and employee well-being.