Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist
Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Healthcare
Healthcare Compliance
Our client, a global pharmaceutical company committed to patient safety, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Remote Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join their expanding team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute significantly to drug safety monitoring from the comfort of your own home office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the collection, assessment, and reporting of adverse event data, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.
This role is critical in maintaining the safety profile of our client's marketed products and supporting ongoing clinical trials. You will work closely with regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and clinical operations teams to ensure timely and accurate safety reporting. We are looking for a meticulous and proactive individual with a strong understanding of pharmacovigilance principles and practices. This remote opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking flexibility without compromising on impactful work in the pharmaceutical safety domain.
Your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding public health by ensuring the safe use of medicines worldwide. This is a key position within our client's global pharmacovigilance network, operating entirely remotely to serve diverse markets and patient populations.
- Collect, review, and assess adverse event reports from various sources (e.g., spontaneous reports, clinical trials, literature).
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of safety reports to regulatory authorities worldwide.
- Perform case processing, including data entry, coding (using MedDRA), and medical review.
- Identify and report potential safety signals and trends to the pharmacovigilance team.
- Contribute to the preparation of periodic safety update reports (PSURs) and other regulatory documents.
- Maintain compliance with internal SOPs and external regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA).
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to gather necessary information for case processing.
- Participate in safety surveillance activities and risk management plan development.
- Stay updated on evolving pharmacovigilance regulations and best practices.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of pharmacovigilance processes and systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related healthcare field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
- Thorough understanding of pharmacovigilance principles, regulatory requirements (e.g., GVP, CIOMS), and reporting timelines.
- Experience with safety databases and adverse event reporting systems.
- Proficiency in medical terminology and coding dictionaries such as MedDRA.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.
- Proficiency in English is essential; knowledge of other languages is an asset.
- Experience with signal detection methodologies is desirable.
Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed for remote professionals, including health insurance, retirement plan options, and performance incentives. This role provides the flexibility of working from home, eliminating commute time and allowing for a better work-life balance. Professional development opportunities, including training on new regulations and systems, are provided. Our client is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative remote work culture, ensuring all team members feel connected and valued.
This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in pharmaceutical safety within a leading organization, contributing to global health initiatives from anywhere.
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