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Pharmacovigilance Reporting Associate

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 13, 2025
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

Job Title: Pharmacovigilance Reporting Associate
Location: India, CHN/BGLR (Office-based)

About the Role:
ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is seeking a Pharmacovigilance Reporting Associate to join its team. In this role, you will contribute to the timely and accurate submission of safety information, ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities, client requirements, and ICON’s high standards. This is an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that helps accelerate drug and device development to improve quality of life.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Expedited and Periodic Safety Reporting:
    Submit expedited Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports, periodic reports, line listings, and other applicable safety information to clients, regulatory authorities, ethics committees, investigators, third-party vendors, and ICON personnel, within agreed timelines.

  • Safety Reporting Intelligence:
    Release safety reporting intelligence for expedited and periodic reports to regulatory bodies, ethics committees, and investigators in accordance with company procedures and timelines.

  • System and Process Management:
    Maintain a strong understanding of ICON’s safety reporting systems, processes, and conventions. Ensure all reporting activities align with ICON Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.

  • Oversight of Reporting Activities:
    Oversee assigned projects to ensure ICON, sponsor, and regulatory timelines are met for safety reporting activities. Take lead responsibility for safety reporting activities, ensuring ownership and accountability.

  • Collaboration and Communication:
    Collaborate with project teams, clients, investigators, adverse event reporters, and third-party vendors to maintain good relationships and ensure safety reporting requirements are met.

  • Database and Documentation Management:
    Maintain accurate and up-to-date project or pharmacovigilance intelligence information across multiple databases. Perform quality control and filing of documents submitted to the eTMF or other filing solutions, ensuring readiness for audits and inspections.

  • Audit and Inspection Support:
    Assist in preparing for audits and inspections, representing the safety reporting department as needed.

  • Training and Mentorship:
    Mentor less experienced associates in safety reporting activities and provide coaching as required.

  • Project Coordination:
    Coordinate routine project activities, including client meetings, investigator meetings, responses to stakeholders, and reviews of project requirements.

  • Travel:
    Occasional travel (approximately 10%), both domestic and international, may be required.

You Are:

  • Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field.
    • 1-2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or safety reporting, preferably in the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
    • Strong understanding of safety reporting requirements and regulatory guidelines.
    • Experience with pharmacovigilance databases, including eTMF systems, is a plus.
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skills:

    • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and safety reporting conventions.

What ICON Can Offer You:
ICON is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive reward package, which includes:

  • Various annual leave entitlements.
  • Health insurance options to suit you and your family’s needs.
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to help maximize savings.
  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to specialized professionals.
  • Life assurance and flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, gym memberships, and more.

Why ICON?
ICON values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and helps us better serve our people, patients, and clients. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are respected and supported.