Entry level - Drug Safety

  • Contract

Job Description

  • Sets work priorities and direction with input from Manager.
  • Responsible for the accurate and timely book-in and acknowledgement of adverse event information in compliance with applicable SOPs and guidelines.
  • Understand SDEA and global regulatory reporting timelines in order to prioritize cases if needed.
  • Perform simple queries of the safety database, e.g. duplicate searches.
  • Maintain and manage dept. Safety mailbox, distributing to relevant parties as applicable.
  • May perform initial data entry of ICSRs (review, extract, accurately enter AE data from ICSR reports).
  • May interpret case-related information including medical conditions, lab results and procedures, as well as compile complete narrative summaries.
  • Meet specific data and quality targets for case handling
  • Assist with tracking and reconciliation of incoming adverse event reports.
  • Coordinate submission of product complaints to the Quality assurance department.
  • Participate in department projects, as required and will be cross-trained to handle other functions as deemed necessary
  • Recognizes situations that require assistance from more senior staff members and seeks assistance from appropriate internal and external resources.
  • Assists Safety Specialists in sending and tracking follow-up letters.
  • Remain current with case handling SOPs, guidance documents and database technology
  • May assist manager in the preparation of training material and assist in training new employees their functional area.
  • May assist manager with writing/reviewing guidelines for their functional area of expertise.
  • May assist with other projects as necessary (i.e., study unbinding, reconciliation with vendors, etc)
  • Ensures departmental workflow processes and timelines are followed
  • Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft environment (Microsoft Excel, Power point and Word).
  • Safety database and data entry experience preferred
  • Basic understanding of medical and drug terminology preferred
  • JD – Drug Safety & Public Health, Operations
  • Knowledge and experience with safety reporting and regulatory compliance and experience with international safety reporting/regulations is preferred
  • Demonstrates initiative, teamwork and accountability
  • Demonstrated success working both independently and in collaboration with others
  • A quality driven individual with strong attention to detail and accuracy is required
  • Strong organizational skills, and ability to adapt to change
  • A demonstrated ability to manage own workload, prioritize, plan and organize assignments and work under stick timelines is required.
  • Ability to follow guidelines and procedural documents
  • AA or BS degree (or equivalent experience) and little to no experience.
  • Industry experience in the health, clinical, bio-pharmaceutical, or relevant industries such as, pharmacy technician, nursing assistant is valuable but not required.

Additional Information

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