Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionJoin Us as a Drug Safety Specialist – Make an Impact at the Forefront of InnovationWe have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.As part of our expert team, you’ll have the opportunity to ensure operational excellence that makes a real difference in patient safety. As a Drug Safety Specialist, you'll perform day-to-day Pharmacovigilance (PV) activities within a highly regulated environment driven by strict timelines. Your responsibilities will include the collection, monitoring, assessment, evaluation, research, and tracking of safety information. You will coordinate and perform PV activities such as data entry, coding, assessment of adverse events, case review, follow-up, tracking of reports, and regulatory reporting activities. You will effectively collaborate with various parties such as project team members, client contacts, investigators, adverse event reporters, and third-party vendors. You may assist in the preparation of departmental and project-specific procedures and processes, and prepare for and attend audits, kick-off, and investigator meetings.What You’ll Do:Performs day-to-day PV activities. May participate in on-call duties for specific projects to ensure 24-hr coverage for intake of cases from investigative sites.Reviews regulatory/pharmacovigilance publications and information sources to keep updated on current regulations, practices, procedures and proposals. Maintains medical understanding of applicable therapeutic area and disease states.Reviews cases entered for quality, consistency and accuracy, including review of peer reports.Prepares and maintains regulatory safety reports.Assists with routine project implementation and coordination (e.g., Clinical Trials, Endpoint Assessment Committee/Data Safety Monitoring Committee), including presentations at client/investigator meetings, and review of metrics and budget considerations. Mentors less experienced staffEducation and Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 2+ years).In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:General understanding of pathophysiology and the disease processDetailed knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas as required for processing AEsStrong critical thinking and problem solving skillsGood oral and written communication skills including paraphrasing skillsGood command of English and ability to translate information into local language where requiredComputer literate with the ability to work within multiple databasesPrevious exposure to Microsoft Office packages (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)Understanding the importance of and compliance with procedural documents and regulationsAbility to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks and meet strict deadlines with limited supervisionStrong attention to detailAbility to maintain a positive and professional demeanor in challenging circumstancesAbility to work effectively within a team to attain a shared goalWorking Conditions and Environment:Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipmentDaily exposure to high pressure and intense concentrationDaily interactions with clients/associatesLong, varied hours on occasionTravel required on occasion domestic and/or internationalWhy Join Us?When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.