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Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

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    Analytical Thinking
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    Critical Thinking
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    Communication
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    Teamwork
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    Mentorship
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    Supervision
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    Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Extensive experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety with a strong understanding of relevant regulations and industry standards
  • Proven ability to manage the pharmacovigilance process effectively, including adverse event reporting and signal detection
  • Advanced level of English

Requirements:

  • Leading the collection, evaluation, and processing of adverse event reports to ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with regulatory guidelines and company policies.
  • Conducting thorough data analysis and interpretation of safety data, identifying trends and potential safety signals that require further investigation.
  • Preparing and submitting comprehensive periodic safety update reports (PSURs) and other regulatory documents, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
  • Overseeing the maintenance and integrity of pharmacovigilance databases, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with data management standards.

Job description

Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


Job Advert Posting

As a Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate at ICON, you will be instrumental in ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products by managing and oversee pharmacovigilance activities.

What You Will Do:

You will take ownership of pharmacovigilance and drug safety deliverables, applying your expertise to complex challenges.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the collection, evaluation, and processing of adverse event reports to ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with regulatory guidelines and company policies.

  • Conducting thorough data analysis and interpretation of safety data, identifying trends and potential safety signals that require further investigation.

  • Preparing and submitting comprehensive periodic safety update reports (PSURs) and other regulatory documents, ensuring compliance with international regulations.

  • Collaborating with medical and clinical teams to assess the clinical relevance of reported adverse events and contribute to risk management activities.

  • Overseeing the maintenance and integrity of pharmacovigilance databases, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with data management standards.

  • Providing training and mentorship to junior team members on pharmacovigilance processes, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

  • Engaging in audits and inspections conducted by regulatory authorities, ensuring readiness and compliance with all relevant pharmacovigilance requirements.

Your Profile:

You will have a strong foundation in pharmacovigilance and drug safety, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field

  • Extensive experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety, with a strong understanding of relevant regulations and industry standards.

  • Proven ability to manage the pharmacovigilance process effectively, including adverse event reporting and signal detection.

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed recommendations.

  • Advanced level of English

  • Based in Buenos Aires - 100% Remote


Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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