Drug Safety Specialist (Contract/CDIP)

Job description

  Job facts

Title: Drug Safety Specialist

Duration: One year contract/CDIP

Department: Medical Affairs

Location: Mississauga Head Office

Overview

Drug Safety Specialist participates in medical review, reporting, follow-up on all adverse events associated with Roche products according to local and global Roche and regulatory requirements. Point of contact for Adverse Event training and compliance checks of various data sources to ensure proper reporting of adverse events.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical assessment on all cases for seriousness; conducts quality review of cases; conducts follow-up on cases; communicates responses to queries related to drug safety.

• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate review, monitoring and compliance regarding adverse event reporting for defined programs.

• Reviews, updates / creates local process documents as required.

• Responsible for conducting adverse event training for internal and external stakeholders.

• Reviews Canadian journals and other data / information sources for potential adverse events.

·  Who we are

Roche Pharma Canada has its office in Mississauga, Ontario and employs over 850 employees.The Mississauga facility is bright, vibrant, fosters collaboration and teamwork, and is reflective of Roche's truly innovative culture.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

Desired profile

Who you are

You're someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Health Care Professional certification (e.g. Pharmacist, Registered Nurse)

• Requires 3-5 years of job-related experience in Drug Safety, clinical research and / or pharmacy practice

• Works effectively as a team member and promotes collaboration

• Demonstrates initiative and accountability

• Able to handle pressure in a dynamic, fast paced environment

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit cover letter and resume no later than January 3, 2018.

This position is not eligible for relocation support.

This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.

NOTE: All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check, including educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.

AGENCY NOTICE: Please note that Roche Canada does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with agency/recruiter, Roche Canada will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Roche Canada explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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