Drug Safety Associate

Junior Drug Safety Associate Launch Your Career in Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety Are you passionate about healthcare, life sciences, and making a meaningful impact on patient safety? We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Drug Safety Associate to join our growing pharmacovigilance team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals looking to build a career in drug safety, pharmaceutical operations, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you'll play a critical part in supporting the monitoring and reporting of product safety information, helping ensure that patients, healthcare providers, and regulatory authorities receive accurate and timely safety data. You'll work alongside experienced drug safety professionals in a collaborative environment that values quality, precision, and continuous learning. What You'll Do Receive and process adverse event reports, technical complaints, and medical inquiries through phone, email, and other communication channels. Perform case intake, triage, and tracking to ensure safety reports are handled accurately and efficiently. Enter and maintain case information within pharmacovigilance and adverse event databases. Document safety information clearly, accurately, and in accordance with established procedures. Coordinate the routing of cases and supporting documentation to internal stakeholders. Conduct quality review checks to ensure case files are complete, accurate, and compliant before submission. Follow up on outstanding cases to obtain missing information and ensure timely case closure. Manage safety databases, shared mailboxes, and electronic records to support operational efficiency. Coordinate translation services for reports received in non-English languages. Assist with the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and process improvements. Support compliance with pharmacovigilance regulations, company policies, and industry best practices. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Healthcare, or a related field preferred. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience working with databases, electronic records, or structured data entry systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to follow established procedures and work effectively in a highly regulated environment. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to pharmacovigilance, drug safety, adverse event reporting, or regulatory affairs. Experience in customer service, call center operations, medical information, healthcare, or pharmaceutical environments. Familiarity with safety databases and adverse event tracking systems. Experience handling medical inquiries or product complaints. Background in biology, life sciences, healthcare, or related disciplines. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Why Join Us? Gain valuable experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. Develop expertise in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, and regulatory compliance. Work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to patient safety. Build transferable skills in case management, compliance, quality assurance, and medical communications. Enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Make a meaningful contribution to the safety of healthcare products used by patients worldwide. Work Environment This is a primarily remote position with occasional on-site attendance at the Port Washington facility for team meetings and company events, typically once or twice during the contract period. The role utilizes Microsoft Office, safety databases, and communication platforms extensively and operates within a structured, quality-focused environment where accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail are essential. Take the Next Step in Your Career If you're looking to start or advance your career in pharmacovigilance and want to contribute to patient safety while growing in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to protecting patient health and maintaining the highest standards of drug safety. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Port Washington, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Port Washington,NY. 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