Safety Science Specialist

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt and processing of all adverse event reports reported either spontaneously from any source or solicited from a clinical trial. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Data entry of safety data onto adverse event database(s) and tracking systems.
• Review of adverse events for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness for expedited reporting.
• Write patient narratives, Code adverse events accurately using MedDRA.
• Determine listedness against appropriate label (for Marketed products, if applicable).
• Identifies clinically significant information missing from the reports and ensures its collection; Prepare follow-up correspondence in consultation with the medical staff, as needed.
• Ensure case receives appropriate medical review.
• Ensure all cases that require expediting reporting to worldwide regulatory agencies and other required parties are processed swiftly and appropriately within required timelines.
• Reporting of endpoints to clients, regulatory authorities, ethics committees, investigators, 3rd party vendor, Partner and Fortrea project personnel, if required, within study specified timelines.
• Submission of expedited Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports to clients, Regulatory Authorities, Ethics Committees, investigators, 3rd party vendors, Partners and Fortrea project personnel, if required and as agreed with client during study set-up, within study specified timelines.
• Assist or contribute to Database reconciliation in liaison with Data Management team or clients.
• Manage processing of Expedited Safety Reports (ESRs), Periodic Safety Reports (PSRs) and submission, includes but not limited to:
• Maintenance of adverse event tracking systems.
• Set-up and maintenance of project files and central files for documentation.
• Assist with the reporting of ESRs and PSRs to clients, Regulatory Authorities, Ethics Committees, investigators and Fortrea project personnel, as required, within study specified timelines.
• Perform quality review or peer review of processed reports and support the Line Management with trends and actions needed.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WI), guidance documents and directives associated with safety management, reporting and pharmacovigilance.
• Assist in the generation and maintenance of the PSS metrics.
• Support preparation for client meetings and liaise with clients where appropriate.
• Assist with the set-up of, and the provision of data to Safety Committees/DSMBs as applicable.
• Prepare and support coordination of safety study files for archiving at completion of projects.
• Support Root cause analysis and CAPA plan development for the identified quality issues, as needed.
• Support and/or participate in audits and inspections including the preparation, as needed.
• Demonstrate role-specific Core Competencies and company values on a consistent basis. Build and maintain good PSS relationships across functional units.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.