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Pharmacovigilance Associate

ICON
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
Brazil, Remote, USA, Remote
10 May 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Overview

Job Title: Pharmacovigilance Associate (Post Marketing)
Company: ICON plc
Location: São Paulo, Brazil (Homeworking / Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: 19 May 2026
Closing Date: 18 June 2026
Salary: Competitive


About the Company

ICON plc is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization focused on improving patient safety and advancing clinical development through high-quality research and regulatory compliance.

The company is known for:

  • Strong pharmacovigilance and drug safety operations

  • Global clinical research expertise

  • Inclusive and collaborative work culture

  • Commitment to regulatory excellence


Role Summary

The Pharmacovigilance Associate will support post-marketing drug safety activities by collecting, analyzing, and reporting adverse event data to ensure compliance with global regulatory standards and protect patient safety.

The role focuses on:

  • Adverse event management

  • Signal detection and risk assessment

  • Regulatory reporting support

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Pharmacovigilance system maintenance


Key Responsibilities

1. Adverse Event Management

  • Collect and review adverse event (AE) reports

  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with regulatory guidelines

  • Maintain compliance with internal safety procedures

2. Signal Detection & Risk Assessment

  • Identify potential safety signals

  • Perform risk evaluation based on safety data

  • Support safety issue investigations

3. Regulatory Support

  • Assist in preparation of safety reports

  • Support regulatory submissions

  • Ensure adherence to pharmacovigilance regulations and standards

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work with clinical and medical teams

  • Support safety-related queries and investigations

  • Communicate findings to relevant stakeholders

5. Compliance & Knowledge Maintenance

  • Stay updated with pharmacovigilance regulations

  • Follow industry best practices

  • Ensure consistent quality and accuracy in reporting


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Related field

  • Advanced degree preferred


Required Experience

  • Experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or related clinical/pharmaceutical roles

  • Exposure to regulatory or clinical safety environments preferred


Required Skills

  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills

  • Attention to detail in reporting and documentation

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes

  • Ability to maintain compliance and quality standards

  • Strong organizational skills


Key Competencies

  • Patient safety focus

  • Regulatory awareness

  • Data accuracy and integrity

  • Collaboration across teams

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently


Benefits

ICON plc provides:

  • Health insurance options

  • Paid annual leave

  • Retirement and financial planning benefits

  • Life assurance coverage

  • Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks)

  • Flexible country-specific benefits (gym, travel, childcare, etc.)

  • Work-life balance support programs


Work Culture & Inclusion

The company promotes:

  • Equal opportunity employment

  • Diversity and inclusion

  • Safe and respectful workplace environment

  • Accessibility support for candidates with disabilities