Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety Associate

About the role

The Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety Associate is responsible for the processing and management of serious adverse events, and the oversight of study patients’ safety matters. They work closely with other departments, sponsors, and investigator sites to ensure that proper plans are in place to appropriately collect and report information on Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs). The Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety Associate is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of training programs for internal and external personnel involved in managing safety information. Additionally, they assist the department head in managing the relevant activities of the safety group. Make an impact at Veristat! Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life‑changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage serious adverse events (SAEs)
• Oversee study patients’ safety matters
• Collaborate with internal departments, sponsors, and investigator sites to ensure proper plans for collecting and reporting Adverse Events (AEs) and SAEs
• Facilitate development and implementation of training programs for internal and external personnel managing safety information
• Assist the department head in managing the relevant activities of the safety group

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science or related field (required); advanced degrees (PharmD, MD, etc.) strongly preferred
• 2‑4 years of pharmacovigilance and/or drug safety experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or clinical trial environment
• Proficient with International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and other applicable regulatory rules
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology, clinical trials, and clinical research
• Excellent project management, written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with and ability to effectively utilize safety databases
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• Action‑oriented and resilient in a fast‑paced environment; ability to build and lead effective project teams, motivate others, delegate, and make and implement decisions
• Ability to build and maintain trust and confidence and communicate effectively with clients, external vendors, and internal team members
• Ability to mentor and delegate

Benefits

• Remote working
• Flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans

Pay

Estimated hiring range: $74K – $85K plus applicable bonus (USA‑specific; varies for other regions based on local market data).