Job Description

Pharmacovigilance Specialist

• 1 Year, Fixed-Term Contract, full-time, with competitive remuneration and benefits

• Location: Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia

• Career growth: Expand your expertise in a growing, successful industry

• Professional development: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, evolving role

Join us as a Pharmacovigilance (PV) Specialist and take ownership of delegated PV tasks with minimal supervision, from case intake and ICSR/aggregate submissions to compliance monitoring, local PV agreement management, audit support, training and archiving

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Execute local pharmacovigilance processes and collaborate with internal teams and external partners as assigned

• Manage AE case lifecycle: intake, acknowledgement, tracking, translation to English where applicable, follow-up and reporting of PQCs in line with PV procedures, local regulations and Corporate Policy 01: Patient Safety

• Perform literature screening and Health Authority monitoring and coordinate related submissions (PSURs, RMPs, aggregate reports) as assigned

• Support PV audits, inspections and vendor audits, assist with readiness activities and help develop CAPAs in response to findings

• Review and support negotiation of local PV agreements, conduct local qualification/due diligence and maintain business partner compliance records

• Maintain and update PV controlled documents and training materials, support onboarding and deliver local training as instructed

• Support PV self-inspections, compliance corrective actions for late reports and implementation/oversight of Risk Minimisation Measures as required

• Complete required trainings by due dates prior to performing associated activities

• File, store and archive safety and regulatory documentation per departmental, company and local requirements

• Perform independent QC of selected PV activities and undertake other tasks as requested by the Manager

What You Must have

• Health, life science, or medical science degree, or equivalent by education/experience

Work experience and skills

• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred

• General knowledge of AE reporting and PV regulations preferred, not essential

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and proficiency in the local language

• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and independently with minimal supervision

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements that enhance quality or add business value

What You Can Expect

• Work autonomously with strong support and mentorship within a trusted global pharmaceutical organisation

• Opportunity to upskill and develop your expertise through targeted training during the contract

• Flexible working arrangements and exposure to new skills and responsibilities

• A collaborative team culture with like‑minded colleagues and meaningful cross‑functional exposure

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Required Skills:

Adverse Event Report, Adverse Events, Aggregate Reports, Audit Readiness, Clinical Trial Management, Compliance Awareness, Compliance Investigations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, Documentation Controls, Drug Safety Surveillance, ICSR, Literature Evaluation, Periodic Safety Update Reports, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Submissions, Risk Management Strategies, SOP Documentation, Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2026

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