Safety Specialist (Client-dedicated)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As a Safety Specialist you will be responsible for performing day-to-day Pharmacovigilance (PVG) activities performed within a highly regulated environment and driven by strict timelines: collection, monitoring, assessment, evaluation, research and tracking of safety information, data entry, coding and assessment of adverse events, case review, follow-up, tracking of reports, and regulatory reporting activities. Effectively collaborating with various parties such as: project team members, client contacts, investigators, and adverse event/ reporters, and third-party vendors. Assisting in the preparation of departmental and project-specific procedures and processes, preparing for and attending audits, kick-off and investigator meetings.  

A day in the Life:

• Performs day-to-day Pharmacovigilance (PV) activities performed within a highly regulated environment and driven by strict timelines. Pharmacovigilance activities include but are not limited to collection, monitoring, assessment, evaluation, research and tracking of safety information.

• Coordinates and performs Pharmacovigilance activities such as data entry, coding and assessment of adverse events, case review, follow-up, tracking of reports, and regulatory reporting activities.

• Effectively collaborates with various parties such as: project team members, client contacts, investigators, and adverse event/ reporters, and third party vendors.

• May assist in the preparation of departmental and project-specific procedures and processes, prepare for and attend audits, kick-off and investigator meetings. 

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. 

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years). 

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• General understanding of pathophysiology and the disease process 

• Detailed knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas as required for processing AEs 

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

• Good oral and written communication skills including paraphrasing skills 

• Good command of English and ability to translate information into local language where required 

• Computer literate with the ability to work within multiple databases 

• Previous exposure to Microsoft Office packages (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) 

• Understanding the importance of and compliance with procedural documents and regulations 

• Ability to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks and meet strict deadlines with limited supervision 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor in challenging circumstances 

• Ability to work effectively within a team to attain a shared goal 

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