Pharmacovigilance Job at Cencora in Canada!
The Pharmacovigilance Associate I role is a full-time remote opportunity in Ontario, Canada, within the Pharmacy & Clinical category. The candidate getting selected for the Life Science Job at Cencora Careers plays a critical role in drug safety monitoring, adverse event reporting, and regulatory compliance. Candidates with a life sciences background and pharmacovigilance experience can help ensure patient safety while working to industry-leading standards and global regulatory guidelines.
About the Company:
Cencora is united in its responsibility to create healthier futures. The company focuses on improving the lives of people and animals everywhere by delivering innovative healthcare solutions. AmerisourceBergen is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during recruitment and employment. Affiliated Company: Innomar Strategies. Cencora is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory recruitment, training, compensation, and promotion practices.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Pharmacovigilance Associate I
- Location: Remote, Ontario, Canada
- Category: Pharmacy & Clinical
- Job Type: Full-time
- Job ID: R261225
- Salary Range: $48,500 – $74,690 CAD
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences program
- 1–2 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance, Medical Information, Clinical Research, and/or equivalent and related experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Key Responsibilities:
- Recognizing Adverse Event (AE), Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR), Adverse Drug Experience (ADE), and Medical Device Incident (MDI) information from source documents in this Life Science Job
- Processing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSR) as per SOPs and Work Instructions, including triage, duplicate search, data entry, MedDRA coding, narrative writing, medical evaluation, seriousness assessment, expectedness assessment, causality assessment, reportability assessment, expedite, and periodic submission
- Performing AE/ADR/ADE/MDI report reconciliation with internal and external stakeholders at Cencora Careers
- Conducting literature reviews as per applicable SOPs and WIs
- Processing and reporting Product Quality Complaints (PQC)
- Managing mailboxes and filing emails appropriately
- Reviewing and filing incoming faxes
- Acting as a contact point for clients and coordinating with stakeholders for additional information
- Assisting in audit preparation in this Pharmacovigilance Associate Role
- Filing and storing documents as per SOPs and WIs
- Performing other tasks assigned by the Manager
- Being available for standby/on-call duties if required
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of the pharmacovigilance industry and up-to-date knowledge of Health Canada, US-FDA, and ICH pharmacovigilance requirements and guidelines
- Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Office Programs, and Adobe Pro
- Familiarity with Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to meet strict deadlines consistently
- Excellent problem-solving and presentation skills
- Ability to work any 8-hour shift between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM
- Can-do attitude with proven ability to meet deadlines
Benefits of the Life Science Job:
Cencora offers comprehensive compensation and benefits supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Backup dependent care
- Adoption assistance
- Infertility coverage
- Family building support
- Behavioral health solutions
- Paid parental leave
- Paid caregiver leave
- Training programs and professional development resources
- Mentorship programs and employee resource groups
- Volunteer opportunities
