Senior Drug Safety Associate (SA Based-US EST Hours)

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Senior Drug Safety Associate We are recruiting for an experienced Drug Safety Associate to join our South African team. This position is a home-based role out of any location in South Africa.

You will be required to work US hours (EST Time zone). Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintains an extensive understanding of regulations and guidance as they pertain to drug safety and PV, including case processing, narrative and/or safety writing. Understands clinical trial process
• Independent Project lead; SME; provides strategic narrative development internally and externally, directly negotiates with client
• Process cases independently, understands steps involved with case processing
• Leads creation/updates of high quality deliverables Extensive experience working within a safety database, directly interacts with client, mentors others
• Expert knowledge of coding with MedDRA and WHO drug dictionary
• Proficient with QC process, writing tools
• Proficient with templates, toolbars, and formatting
• Proficient with MMS and client processes and training; 100% compliant
• Proficient in understanding impact of updates in related deliverables
• Independently managing/leading client meetings and CRMs for effective resolutions
• Proficient with managing a project from start to finish and compliant with process; identifies efficiencies within dept processes
• Proficient with handling client feedback with appropriate feedback

Requirements

• College graduate in scientific, medical, clinical discipline or related field, or related experience, masters or PhD preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, or similar field required
• Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts
• Reputation as emerging leader in field with sustained performance and accomplishment
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Hands-on experience with clinical trial and pharmaceutical development preferred
• Good communication skills and willingness to work with others to clearly understand needs and solve problems
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity with current ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards preferred
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, and GCP requirements
• Basic understanding of CROs and scientific & clinical data/terminology, & the drug development process

Please consider your application unsuccessful if we do not reach out to you within 14 days of your submission.