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Senior Safety Systems Specialist

3 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 15, 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: Safety Systems Specialist

Job Overview:
The Safety Systems Specialist will assist with the implementation, support, configuration, and migration of safety systems. This role provides services to clients either as part of project support or as a standalone function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and cost-effective solutions. The role requires adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH regulations 1989, and EC Directives 1992/3, as outlined in the company’s Health and Safety Manual.


Qualifications (Minimum Required):

  • Degree in Life Sciences or IT/Computing. Fortrea may consider relevant experience in lieu of formal education.

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with drug safety systems such as Argus, ARISg, Veeva, or equivalent.

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

  • Experience with system integration.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Clinical background with experience in clinical systems.

  • Knowledge of SQL programming.

  • Strong team player with the ability to provide peer support.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Logical mindset with aptitude for handling and proofreading numerical data.


Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a key member of the PV systems team, leveraging business and technical expertise.

  • Conduct project-specific configurations within safety systems.

  • Maintain and document system configurations based on initial and evolving requirements.

  • Develop and document standard and ad hoc reports from safety systems.

  • Support and educate end-users and sponsors as needed.

  • Collaborate with the training team to develop safety system-specific training modules.

  • Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements, document user needs, and ensure timely delivery in collaboration with technical partners.

  • Provide guidance on standard safety systems front-end reporting, including advanced conditions and Standard MedDRA Queries (SMQ).

  • Conduct routine and ad hoc data extractions (e.g., PSURs, DSURs, six-monthly listings).

  • Participate actively in data migration activities and related documentation.

  • Support change management and training initiatives for safety systems.

  • Manage ticketing, resolve issues, and escalate system problems as appropriate.

  • Update departmental SOPs, working practices, and guidelines.

  • Act as a subject matter expert, recommending improvements to compliance, quality, and efficiency.

  • Respond to mailbox queries and complete work assignments according to SOPs and current PV regulations.

  • Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and complete associated documentation.

  • Any other duties as assigned by management.


Experience (Minimum Required):

  • Experience in system operations support roles.

  • Experience with validated document management systems.

  • Proficient keyboard skills, ideally with MS Office and Windows.

  • Ability to operate standard office equipment.


Physical Demands / Work Environment:

  • Office-based or remote work environment.

EEO & Accommodations:

  • Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations policies [here].