Job Description

Job Title: Associate, Pharmacovigilance - US - Remote

Job Location: Durham, NC, USA

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level: Entry level

Who We Are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What The Pharmacovigilance Department Does At Worldwide

Pharmacovigilance is the gateway to ensuring drug safety! Our Pharmacovigilance team comprises a dynamic group of individuals with extensive experience within the Drug Safety world. Watching drugs progress from First in Human Administration to global regulatory approval, we can be a part of the entire lifecycle of a compound making it to the market. We review safety events from all over the world and work with our clients to review, analyze, and submit to Investigators, Ethics Committees/IRBs, and Regulatory Agencies furthering clinical drug development!

What You Will Do

• Author Safety Management Plan for assigned studies
• Attend internal and client meetings as appropriate and present at Investigator Meetings
• Review incoming SAE data for completeness and accuracy
• Perform data entry in the Safety Database and/or complete applicable tracking of incoming safety information
• Generate queries for missing or unclear information and follow-up with sites for resolution
• Perform QC of SAEs processed by other PV Associates
• Generate regulatory reports and perform safety submissions as needed
• Prepare and submit periodic safety reports as needed
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of safety related regulations and guidelines
• Maintain basic understanding of budget and scope of work for assigned projects, ensuring compliance and escalation of any potential changes in scope
• May assist with bid defenses or other presentations, mentor or train new PV staff

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Strong understanding of medical and scientific terminology, of the principles of clinical assessment of adverse drug events, of international regulations and of reporting requirements
• Strong understanding of computer technology, and management of relational database systems, including extraction of data
• Positive attitude and ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with internal and external customers in a global environment
• Excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple competing priorities within tight timelines
• Consistently demonstrates commitment, dependability, cooperation, adaptability and flexibility in executing daily tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to anticipate needs and follow through on all assigned tasks
• Able to effectively receive and provide constructive feedback without becoming defensive
• Able to work well independently, but also able to seek input effectively from others when appropriate. Makes sound decisions within the scope of responsibility. Focuses on solutions and problem resolution verses complaining or placing blame

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, nursing, or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of pharmacovigilance experience (pre-approval clinical trials)
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Computer literacy and strong working knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities while adhering to applicable timelines.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work effectively and work successfully in matrix team environment
• Ability and willingness for potential limited travel (domestic and international) as needed (attend Investigator Meeting, project kick-off meeting and/or bid defense meeting)
• Fluent in written and verbal English

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide! For more information on Worldwide, visit or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law .

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