Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist - Remote Drug Safety

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will monitor adverse events, manage safety databases, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in pharmacovigilance, strong global PV knowledge (FDA/EMA/SAHPRA), and experience with Argus/ARISg and MedDRA coding. Excellent remote communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Knowledge of global PV regulations (FDA, EMA, SAHPRA).
• Experience with safety databases (Argus, ARISg) and electronic reporting.
• Proficiency in MedDRA coding.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
• Strong remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage adverse event reports and data entry into the safety database.
• Perform case processing with seriousness, causality and expectedness checks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory PV timelines worldwide.
• Prepare and submit PSURs and other safety documents.
• Support safety databases and system maintenance.
• Contribute to risk management plans and risk-benefit assessments.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Ops, Medical Affairs and external stakeholders.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections related to PV.
• Contribute to training and SOP development.
• Stay updated on evolving PV regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance experience

Remote work

MedDRA coding

Argus/ARISg

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Data-entry accuracy

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Argus

ARISg

MedDRA coding

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will monitor adverse events, manage safety databases, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in pharmacovigilance, strong global PV knowledge (FDA/EMA/SAHPRA), and experience with Argus/ARISg and MedDRA coding. Excellent remote communication and organization are essential.