Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist; Remote

2196 Sandton / Remote R600000 - R950000 per year Placements
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Senior pharmacovigilance scientists in South Africa can expect to earn between R
600,000 and R
950,000 annually. This range can fluctuate based on experience, specific responsibilities, and the employing organization. Factors like location within South Africa and the size of the pharmaceutical company also influence compensation.

A relevant scientific degree, such as in pharmacy, medicine, or a related life science, is usually required. Advanced degrees or specialized certifications in pharmacovigilance or drug safety are often preferred. Several years of experience in pharmacovigilance or a related field within the pharmaceutical industry are generally necessary.

Leading pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer , Novartis , and Roche are prominent employers for senior pharmacovigilance scientists in South Africa. These organizations frequently seek experienced professionals to manage their drug safety operations .

Career paths can lead to roles such as Head of Pharmacovigilance, Director of Drug Safety, or positions in regulatory affairs and medical affairs. Further specialization in areas like risk management or pharmacoeconomics is also an option.

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About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist
to join their safety surveillance team on a fully remote basis, supporting operations relevant to Sandton
. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring the safety of patients by monitoring, evaluating, and reporting adverse events associated with pharmaceutical products. You will work closely with regulatory affairs, clinical operations, and medical affairs teams to manage drug safety data and contribute to risk management strategies. This fully remote position demands a strong understanding of safety reporting requirements and the ability to analyze complex safety data effectively.

• Monitor and evaluate adverse event data from various sources, including clinical trials, post-marketing surveillance, and literature.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety information to regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic safety update reports (PSURs/PBRERs) and risk management plans (RMPs).
• Participate in safety signal detection and risk assessment activities.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure robust safety data collection and management.
• Stay current with global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines.

• Advanced degree (M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.) in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, SAHPRA).
• Experience with safety databases and adverse event reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for evaluating safety data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.

• Highly competitive annual salary and a generous performance-based incentive plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in pharmacovigilance.
• A flexible and autonomous fully remote work environment.
• The opportunity to play a key role in ensuring patient safety and drug efficacy.

Remote R600000 - R950000 per year  Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
Our detailed, goal-oriented team members manage…