As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Labcorp Drug Development provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. Our services cover the preclinical, clinical and post-market phases of drug development, the product life cycles for medical device and diagnostics and development services paired with regulatory support for the chemical testing and crop protection industries.

Labcorp Drug Development is a global leader in nonclinical safety assessment, clinical trial testing and clinical trial management services. Our unique perspectives are based on decades of scientific, medical and regulatory expertise.

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This Drug Safety Specialist position is remote, anywhere in the US.

Job Overview:

• Manage the receipt and processing of all adverse event reports reported either spontaneously from any source or from a clinical trial. This includes, but is not limited to:

• entry of safety data onto adverse event database(s) and tracking systems
• review of adverse events for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness for expedited reporting
• write patient narratives
• code adverse events accurately using MedDRA
• determine expectedness/listedness against appropriate label
• identifies clinically significant information missing from initial reports and ensures its collection
• ensure case receives appropriate medical review
• prepare follow-up correspondence consulting the medical staff accordingly.
• ensure all cases that require expediting reporting to worldwide regulatory agencies are processed swiftly and appropriately within required timelines
• reporting of endpoints to clients, regulatory authorities, ethics committees, investigators and Covance project personnel, if required, within study specified timelines
• provide independent QC of AE reports for other members of the group

• May execute routine quality review of AE reports and aggregate reports for other members of the group ensuring that case processing and data quality meet global regulatory compliance needs including audit support.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Covance’s safety database conventions or client-specific database conventions, as appropriate.
• Participate in signal detection, trend and pattern recognition activities, as appropriate.
• Prepares timely pharmacovigilance reports for products and safety issues, including Individual Case Summary Reports (ICSRs) of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Annual IND reports, European Annual Safety Reports (ASRs), Development Safety Update Report (DSUR) Periodic Reports (PRs) line listings, and aggregate reports.
• Begin to participate and demonstrate leadership on projects which enhance team and/or division performance. This includes acting as a lead contact for projects including global projects ensuring communication and process harmonization.
• Work with Data Management or client on reconciliation of safety databases, if appropriate.
• Monitor workflow for assigned studies/programs to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of Covance PSS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WI), guidance documents and directives associated with safety management, reporting and pharmacovigilance.
• Ensure compliant safety reporting in accordance with US and international reporting regulations, SOPs and safety processing guidelines set forth by departmental management team and the client.
• Participate in the generation of monthly status and other project-specific reports ensuring the quality and accuracy of metrics/data are provided.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications:

• Must have 3 years case processing experience in Post Marketing
• BS/BA + 3 yrs safety experience*
• MS/MA + 2 yrs relevant experience** (1-2 yrs safety experience)
• PharmD + 1 yrs relevant experience** (1 yr safety experience)

For PharmD, a one year residency of fellowship can be considered relevant experience.

Degree preferred to be in one or more of the following disciplines: Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, and Chemistry.

• Safety experience includes actual experience processing AE/SAE reports, generating narratives, queries, working within safety databases, and experience with regulatory submissions.

**Relevant experience includes experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, partly in related areas such as Medical Affairs, Clinical Data Entry and Clinical Data Management, Clinical Data Monitor, Regulatory Affairs, or Quality Assurance.

• Good verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Good communication.
• Ability to interact and influence with line and middle management, staff and external contacts on a functional and tactical level.
• High degree of accuracy with attention to detail.
• Functions as a team player.
• Ability to present and share useful business information across departments and functions.

Pay Range: $67,000 - $83,000 USD

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.

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