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Drug Safety Associate Ii

2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 7, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Drug Safety Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing project-specific safety procedures, workflows, and templates.
  • Support the setup of project-specific safety databases, including developing data entry guidelines and conducting user acceptance testing.
  • Triage incoming safety reports for completeness, legibility, and validity.
  • Ensure electronic documentation and quality control of drug safety information.
  • Enter case reports into safety databases and tracking systems.
  • Manage follow-ups and queries, including coding data and writing case narratives.
  • Create and maintain project-specific working files, case report files, and central project files.
  • Assist with additional Drug Safety Specialist and Safety Service Project Leader (SSPL) tasks as needed.
  • Inform Line Manager, Safety Services Project Leader (SSPL), or Project Leader (PL) and Regional Head of PV Operations about potential project scope changes.
  • Support Medical Directors/Safety Physicians with medical monitoring activities as required.
  • Participate in client and investigator meetings and attend internal drug safety and project-specific training sessions.
  • Conduct literature searches and prepare for, participate in, and follow up on audits and inspections.
  • Delegate tasks to Drug Safety Assistants as appropriate.
  • Assist in developing expedited reporting procedures and with electronic reporting registration on behalf of sponsors.
  • Help set up and deploy worldwide reporting to regulatory authorities, CECs, local ECs, and investigator sites, both electronically and in hard copy.
  • Submit safety reports to investigators via ISIS (International Safety Information System).
  • Measure investigative site performance in conducting required tasks in ISIS and track and file submission cases as needed.
  • Assist with unblinding of SUSARs and support the collection and review of metrics for reporting compliance.

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficient in database and literature searches.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong prioritization skills.
  • Collaborative team player with a client-focused approach.
  • Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Related experience in a healthcare environment is advantageous.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Science, Medical) with 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, or 2 years of pharmacovigilance experience.
  • Experience in quality, compliance, or case processing roles is highly desirable.
  • Understanding of GxP requirements and global pharmacovigilance preferred.
  • Ability to function effectively in a global matrix environment.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to manage and resolve issues independently.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Medical) with 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, or 2 years of pharmacovigilance experience.