[Hiring] Senior Associate, Pharmacovigilance @Worldwide Clinical Trials

Role Description

Author Safety Management Plan for assigned studies.

• Attend internal and client meetings as appropriate.
• Attend and present at Investigator Meetings.
• Review incoming SAE data for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform data entry in the Safety Database and/or complete applicable tracking of incoming safety information.
• Generate queries for missing or unclear information and follow-up with sites for resolution.
• Perform QC of SAEs processed by other PV Associates.
• Generate regulatory reports and perform safety submissions as needed.
• Prepare and submit periodic safety reports as needed.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of safety related regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain basic understanding of budget and scope of work for assigned projects, ensuring compliance and escalation of any potential changes in scope.
• May assist with bid defences or other presentations.
• May mentor or train new PV staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of medical and scientific terminology, of the principles of clinical assessment of adverse drug events, of international regulations and of reporting requirements.
• Excellent understanding of computer technology, and management of relational database systems, including extraction of data.
• Positive attitude and ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with internal and external customers in a global environment.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple competing priorities within tight timelines.
• Ability to anticipate needs and follow through on all assigned tasks.
• Able to effectively receive and provide constructive feedback without becoming defensive.
• Makes sound decisions within the scope of responsibility. Focuses on solutions and problem resolution versus complaining or placing blame.
• Good understanding of computer technology, and management of relational database systems, including extraction of data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, or nursing, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmacovigilance experience (pre-approval clinical trials).
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Computer literacy and strong working knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work effectively and work successfully in matrix team environment.
• Ability and willingness for potential limited travel (domestic and international) as needed (attend Investigator Meeting, project kick-off meeting and/or bid defense meeting).
• Fluent in written and verbal English.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.