Pharmacovigilance Associate

Job Title: Pharmacovigilance Associate

Position Type: Full-Time

Company Overview: Rx Connect Specialty Pharmacy is a leading specialty pharmacy focused on providing high-quality medications and support services to patients with complex, chronic, and rare conditions. We are dedicated to patient safety, compliance, and excellence in pharmacy services.www.rxconnect.ca

Position Summary: The Pharmacovigilance Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety by overseeing pharmacovigilance activities, monitoring drug safety profiles, and managing adverse event reporting. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety protocols and regulatory compliance across our specialty pharmacy services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, evaluate, and report adverse events and potential drug interactions as per regulatory requirements
• Collect, assess, and document pharmacovigilance data from patients, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders
• Perform root cause analyses to identify and address safety issues, ensuring high standards of patient safety
• Prepare and submit timely pharmacovigilance reports in compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate with clinical and compliance teams to ensure seamless reporting and patient follow-up reporting
• Develop, update, and implement pharmacovigilance policies, work instructions, SOPs, and protocols to align with industry regulations
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to risk management plans to identify and minimize potential safety risks
• Provide regular safety and pharmacovigilance training to staff and support their understanding of pharmacovigilance processes
• Stay updated on regulatory changes required by stakeholders and adapt pharmacovigilance practices to address potential impacts effectively
• Reconcile monthly reports to verify data accuracy, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely submission to regulatory authorities and stakeholders
• Conduct quality assurance activities, including audits and reviews of pharmacovigilance processes, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal protocols
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Healthcare background, Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, nursing, life sciences, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or a related field, preferably in a specialty pharmacy or clinical setting.
• Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance regulations.
• Proficiency in pharmacovigilance databases, reporting tools, and safety information management.
• Knowledge of pharmacological and medical terminology
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, Safety Databases

We offer a competitive salary , as well as opportunities for career advancement within our growing company. If you are passionate about helping patients and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

To apply, please submit your resume at [email protected] . We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Experience:

• pharmacovigilance: 2 years (Required)