[Hiring] Drug Safety Associate @ICON plc

Role Description

As a Drug Safety Associate at ICON, you will ensure the safety of investigational drugs and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

Your role will involve delivering pharmacovigilance and drug safety work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.

• Collect and review adverse event reports from clinical trials and post-marketing sources.
• Conduct initial assessment and coding of adverse events according to established procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare and submit expedited safety reports to regulatory authorities and investigators as required.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of safety databases and tracking systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%).
• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives.
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
• Retirement and pension plans.
• Life assurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.
• Benefits may vary depending on role and location.