Drug Safety Associate / Senior Drug Safety Associate

Chennai, Trivandrum

Permanent

Reference: 008559

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Description

      

 

 

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Medical & Safety Services department at ICON, a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.  As a Senior Drug Safety Associate in the validation team, you will be involved in the validation/QC of safety database fields on assigned projects and have the opportunity to progress into project management activities in the long term.

 

Overview of the Role

• Your primary responsibility will be validating and quality checking safety database fields on assigned projects.
• You will also provide input for and review relevant safety tracking systems for accuracy/quality and perform safety review of clinical data (case report forms) and patient labs.
• You will also be responsible for documenting and processing serious adverse event cases within ICON, regulatory authorities and sponsor regulations and timeframes.

Role Requirements

• With a science degree, pharmacy or nursing background or equivalent, you will have previous experience in a drug safety environment together with strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• You will have knowledge of drug safety databases, preferably ARGUS.
• You will have the ability to produce high quality work, with meticulous attention to detail.
• You will be fluent in verbal and written English, with excellent communication skills.

Benefits of Working in ICON

 

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

 

We care about our people as they are the key to our success.  We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

 

What’s Next?

 

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

 

ICON is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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