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Drug Safety Associate I

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

 

Job Title: 

Drug Safety Associate I


Job Location:

(Not specified in listing – assume global location based on Parexel operations)


Company:

Parexel


Job Type:

Full-time


Role Overview:

As a Drug Safety Associate I at Parexel, you’ll support clinical trial and post-marketing drug safety and medical monitoring activities. Your responsibilities include data entry, case processing, documentation, regulatory reporting, and ensuring compliance with global pharmacovigilance standards and company SOPs. You will also work closely with project teams, medical staff, and regulatory bodies to ensure patient safety and data integrity.


Key Responsibilities:

Safety Case Management & Reporting:

  • Perform triage and assess completeness/validity of incoming safety reports.

  • Enter case reports into the safety database and conduct quality control.

  • Draft and code case narratives and manage follow-ups or queries.

  • Assist in expedited reporting and unblinding of SUSARs, as required.

  • Support literature search activities for case assessment.

  • Assist in setup and execution of worldwide safety reporting.

Project Support & Compliance:

  • Support development of project-specific safety workflows and database setup.

  • Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and creation of data entry guidelines.

  • Help maintain project-specific working and case files.

  • Participate in internal training and client/investigator meetings as required.

  • Track submission cases and support audit/inspection readiness.

System & Stakeholder Management:

  • Collaborate with Drug Safety Specialists, Safety Service Project Leaders (SSPLs), and Medical Directors.

  • Assist in monitoring site compliance using systems like ISIS (International Safety Information System).

  • Contribute to the development of SOPs, procedures, and safety tracking tools.


Required Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.

  • Proficiency in computer applications and database/literature searching.

  • Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Client-focused with solid organizational and prioritization skills.


Experience:

  • Experience in a healthcare setting is an added advantage.


Education:

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

  • Associate's degree accepted with relevant experience.