MMS

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

Drug Safety - Bloemfontein | Johannesburg | Pretoria | Cape Town | Durban, Free State | Gauteng | Western Cape | KZN | North West, South Africa - Full Time

Are you looking to join a company where your contributions truly matter, and where you'll be part of a supportive, innovative team? MMS is a award-winning, data-focused clinical research organization (CRO). We pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work certified organization, recognized for our exceptional culture and industry best employee retention rate. We support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries with our proven, scientific approach to complex trial data and regulatory submission challenges. With a global footprint across four continents, MMS not only maintains an industry-leading customer satisfaction rating but also fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. Join us at MMS and be part of a team that is shaping the future of clinical research.

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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.

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