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Senior Drug Safety Associate

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This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.  As part of our Medical & Safety Services Department, our Drug Safety Coordinators (DSC’s) contribute to our culture of process improvement, serve as lead Drug Safety Associate (DSA) on global medical or safety projects as assigned, train/mentor newly hired DSA staff as requested and liaise with Sponsors, ICON project managers and investigational sites as required.  
 
Purpose of the Role
 
As a Drug Safety Coordinator, you will be expected to;
  • review and process serious adverse events, spontaneously reported adverse drug reactions and/or other medically related information per assigned tasks and study specific procedures, serving as a technical expert with regard to all aspects of safety monitoring
  • provide input and review of relevant safety tracking systems for accuracy and quality and assist with maintaining project files
  • assist the MSS Functional Lead (eg. Medical Monitor) independently
  • serve as support to the Medical & Safety Services management in all aspects, including coordinating interdepartmental activities (eg. listing review, quality control, quality assurance (audits) and miscellaneous project activities) and assisting with weekly/monthly project status reports and business development activities.
 
Role Requirements
  • The successful candidate will have significant relevant clinical research/pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in pharmacovigilance/drug safety, with thorough knowledge of global safety processes/regulations and medical terminology/coding systems.
  • Must be fluent in written and verbal English with good communication skills and basic computer skills.  Detail orientated and capable of working effectively within a team environment.
  • Medical/science background (nursing preferred) and/or bachelor’s degree or local equivalent.
 
Benefits
 
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 an
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