Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance Specialist
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Job Summary The Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance Specialist is an integral part of the Pharmacovigilance team responsible for providing ongoing support to aid the daily business functions of the organization. Specific responsibilities Identify, author, track, and manage Pharmacovigilance deviation and privacy incident reports Conduct Pharmacovigilance deviation investigations Support in the identification of root cause and corrective and preventative actions Ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed in time by relevant stakeholders Update program documentation as required by the client, including program organizational charts Produce client-facing reports on Program’s compliance and effectiveness and present data to Client in a professional, organized, and constructive manner Evaluate work processes and documentation to ensure they meet manufacturer compliance requirements and fully respond to deviation root causes Lead the training of new CAPA processes to ensure full understanding by Program stakeholders Instructor-led live Safety training coordination Manage client-issued Pharmacovigilance training and training records Provide support during audits, as required PV Reconciliations (Daily/Monthly/Quarterly) Main POC for PSP teams on matters related to AE reporting General Responsibilities Assist in the development of new work and processes in response to identified Root Causes and in pursuit of robust Corrective and Preventative Actions Identify and implement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of process improvements Minimum Qualifications University Degree or College Diploma in a related field or equivalent (University Degree in Health Sciences is preferred) 2+ years of experience with/in case management/program management experience and/or previous pharmaceutical brand management experience or equivalent, specific to oncology, neurology, or specialty drugs is considered an asset Key competencies Excellent communications skills, verbal and written in English Experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, o Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance Specialist Insurance industry is an asset Strong computer skills using MS Office (Excel, Word) Highly organized with strong attention to detail Ability to apply critical thinking skills in order to resolve problems Proven ability to manage time, set priorities, and multi-task in order to meet various competing work deadlines Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards.
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