High-Demand Pharmacovigilance Scientist Job at IQVIA South Africa
Looking to break into a high-impact Scientist Job in the healthcare industry? This exciting opportunity for a Pharmacovigilance Scientist at IQVIA offers a gateway into global drug safety and clinical research. With growing demand for jobs in South Africa, this role is perfect for those seeking a meaningful job opportunity for life science graduates while contributing to patient safety worldwide.
About the IQVIA
IQVIA is a global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence for the life sciences and healthcare industries. The organization focuses on accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
IQVIA maintains a strict commitment to integrity in its hiring process, with a zero-tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All submitted information must be accurate and complete, as any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or termination in accordance with applicable laws.
Job Details
- Job Title: Pharmacovigilance Scientist (Safety Aggregate Report Specialist)
- Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Work Type: Full-time
- Work Mode: Hybrid
- Job ID: R1534111
- Additional Locations: Serbia, Croatia, Portugal, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and South Africa
Scientist Job Role Summary
The Pharmacovigilance Scientist (Safety Aggregate Report Specialist) is part of the expanding Lifecycle Safety Medical team. The individual serves as the principal owner of Safety Aggregate Report Authoring (SARA) deliverables and is responsible for ensuring their completion in compliance with all applicable service level agreements.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary author and/or reviewer/quality controller of SARA deliverables, including aggregate reports, signal management, and literature review projects.
- Lead, author, and finalize small to medium aggregate reports such as PBRERs/PSURs, DSURs, PADERs, ACOs, device reports, and line listings.
- Author responses to regulatory agency and Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) inquiries as required.
- Serve as literature lead, back-up lead, or reviewer to support ongoing literature safety surveillance for marketed and investigational products, including identification of ICSRs, evaluation of events of special interest, and aggregate data review.
- Contribute to literature deliverables for aggregate reports and/or signal management activities while adhering to strict regulatory timelines.
- Act as a Signal Management Specialist for post-marketing and clinical trial projects, including:
- Authoring signal management deliverables
- Conducting signal detection, validation, and evaluation
- Identifying and characterizing risks
- Participating in safety management teams
- Documenting and tracking signals
- In a pharmacovigilance support role, author safety responses to regulatory agencies/PRAC and justification documents supporting labeling updates.
- Interface with clients and cross-functional teams, including Regulatory Reporting, Real World Late Phase, Medical Writing, Clinical Research, Quality, Knowledge Quality Management, Pharmacovigilance Support, Project Leads, Medical Safety Advisors, Qualified Persons for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV), Pharmacovigilance Contact at National Level (PCNL), Library Information Services, Safety Operations, and Information Technology.
- Participate in internal and external audits and inspections.
- Contribute to departmental goals, including utilization and productivity metrics.
- Adhere to all IQVIA and customer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete required training in a timely manner.
- Serve as the interface between the global project lead and the working team.
- Conduct regular “lessons learned” sessions to ensure effective communication of customer information across teams.
- Provide mentorship and training to less experienced team members.
- Deliver regular reports to project managers and department management on project metrics, scope changes, and client concerns.
- Participate in project review meetings with management.
- Communicate and document project issues promptly to stakeholders.
- Support and contribute to technology and innovation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in drug safety, aggregate reporting, signal management, or literature surveillance.
- Good understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and role-specific work instructions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently.
- Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills across Lifecycle Safety service lines.
Why Choose This Scientist Job?
- Work with a global leader through IQVIA Careers
- Explore growing jobs in South Africa
- Gain expertise as a Pharmacovigilance Scientist
- Contribute to life-saving healthcare innovations
- Build a long-term career in clinical research
