Job Opportunity: Specialist, Pharmacovigilance at Baxter Pharma
Position Name:
Specialist, Pharmacovigilance
Organization:
Baxter International Inc.
Location:
Gurgaon, Haryana
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Experience:
1 to 8 Years
Qualifications:
- B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Sc, B.Sc, Life Sciences
About Baxter Pharma
Baxter Pharma is a global healthcare company committed to transforming patient care through innovative medical products and therapies. With over 85 years of excellence, Baxter continues to push boundaries in the healthcare industry, enhancing patient outcomes and improving global health. Baxter is dedicated to fostering a positive work environment where employees can grow and contribute to life-saving healthcare advancements.
Job Overview
The Specialist in Pharmacovigilance will play a key role in the Global Patient Safety (GPS) team. This position ensures the safe use of medications by managing adverse event reports and monitoring drug safety globally. As a Pharmacovigilance Specialist, you will process and analyze adverse event data, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to regulatory bodies.
Key Responsibilities
- Adverse Event Reporting:
Process adverse event reports from various sources, including complete data entry into the pharmacovigilance system. - Seriousness and Causality Evaluation:
Determine the seriousness, expectedness, and causality of adverse events for regulatory reporting. - Medication Safety Monitoring:
Ensure accurate selection of suspect drugs and adverse events using safety systems. - MedDRA Coding:
Utilize standardized medical dictionaries such as MedDRA to code adverse events and medical terms. - Follow-up and Case Management:
Initiate case investigations, including generating queries and follow-up with local affiliates and reporters. - Quality Assurance:
Conduct quality checks on adverse event reports, ensuring compliance with global regulations for case reporting and the preparation of aggregate safety reports.
Skills and Expertise Required
- Pharmacovigilance Operations:
Experience working in pharmacovigilance and safety reporting. - Global Safety Databases:
Familiarity with global safety databases and adverse event reporting systems. - Attention to Detail:
A high degree of accuracy in data entry, coding, and report preparation. - Medical Knowledge:
Strong understanding of clinical and medical terminologies. - MedDRA Coding:
Proficiency in using MedDRA coding for safety report processing. - Communication Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills for interacting with healthcare professionals and regulatory agencies. - Adaptability:
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under strict deadlines, while adapting to changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Educational Background:
Candidates with degrees in B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, or other Life Sciences backgrounds are highly preferred. - Experience Level:
A minimum of 1 to 8 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety roles.
Why Join Baxter?
Baxter provides a unique work environment that encourages professional growth, innovation, and dedication to improving healthcare. Working with Baxter allows you to be part of a company that is driving impactful changes in patient safety and global healthcare protocols.
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply directly through Baxter’s official career portal or via LinkedIn.
Call to Action
Start your career with Baxter Pharma today and become a vital part of ensuring global patient safety. Apply Now!
Baxter Pharma is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Join a company that is shaping the future of healthcare safety.