Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist: Signals & Reports Lead

IQVIA; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services and healthcare analytics. This role focuses on pharmacovigilance literature surveillance, signal detection, and aggregate report preparation in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely molecule deliverables, conduct signal evaluations, and support audits and inspections as needed. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Life science graduate/post-graduate or healthcare qualification.
• 4–6 years of pharmacovigilance experience including drug safety and aggregate reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead or back-up signal detection and literature review for safety surveillance.
• Author/prepare aggregate safety reports (PBRERs/PSUR, DSURs, ACOs).
• Respond to regulatory inquiries as required.
• Ensure timely completion and QA of molecule deliverables and signaling strategies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

Life science degree or related qualification

Pharmacovigilance experience (4–6 years)

Job description

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services and healthcare analytics. This role focuses on pharmacovigilance literature surveillance, signal detection, and aggregate report preparation in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely molecule deliverables, conduct signal evaluations, and support audits and inspections as needed. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.