Drug Safety Associate
About the role
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At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart.
As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious
business. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while you do it. With our
vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best
and brightest in the industry. Are you one of them?
As a Drug Safety Associate at ICON, you’ll work within a
large-scale, fast-paced environment. As part
of our Safety Reporting Group in ICON’s Global Regulatory Affairs Department,
our DSA’s contribute to our culture of process improvement, perform expedited
and periodic safety reporting, maintain projects and liaise with Sponsors, ICON
project managers and investigational sites as required. We pride
ourselves on our amazing company culture, where we work as one team to achieve
industry-leading results.
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The role
- As a DSA, you will be expected to
prepare regulatory documentation packets and coordinate the timely
completion and submission of required reports to Health Authorities, Ethic
Committees, Principal Investigators and business partners.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory
reporting requirements for safety reporting in clinical trials.
- Ensure all ICON, Sponsor, and regulatory
timeframes are met for the reporting of safety information.
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Ensure
the completion of all departmental project activities accurately in accordance
with ICON standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations to
sponsors
What you need
- The successful candidate will have
relevant clinical research/pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably
in pharmacovigilance/drug safety, with knowledge of medical terminology
and coding systems.
- Must be fluent in written and verbal
local language with good communication skills and basic computer
skills. Detail orientated and capable of working effectively within
a team environment.
- Medical/science background and/or
bachelor’s degree or local equivalent.
Why join us?
Ongoing development is
vital to us, and as a Senior drug Safety Associate you will have the
opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related
areas to enhance your skill set. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope
is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed
to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual
orientation/gender identity/disability/vet/national origin
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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