Pharmacovigilance Intern

Job Description

Please note, this role is a 2-year contracting position.

As the PV Intern, you will be responsible for undertaking specified PV activities, including projects, with oversight by your manager or a designated PV colleague.

Activities listed below are applicable for all supported countries and can vary depending on the PV Intern’s assignment.

• Assist with execution of local PV processes and activities in collaboration with internal functional areas and external parties as assigned.
• Assist with day-to-day adverse events case management including case intake, tracking, translation to English (as applicable), acknowledgments, and follow-up activities in accordance with PV procedures and country regulation as assigned.
• Assist with filing (electronic, paper), storage and archiving safety-related and regulatory data and documentation in accordance with department and company policies and local requirements.
• Responsible for reporting adverse experiences or events (AE) or product quality complaints (PQCs) associated with the use of our company products in compliance with Corporate Policy 01: Patient Safety.
• Responsible for completing all required trainings assigned at time of hire and after hire by the due dates, including completion of “just in time” (as needed) trainings for newly assigned PV tasks, before performing the activity.
• May assist in performing local literature screening and assessment in accordance with company procedure and local requirements (as applicable).
• Perform other activities as requested by your Manager or a designated PV colleague.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Education

• Health, life science, or medical science degree or equivalent by education/experience

Work Experience

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred
• General knowledge of AE reporting requirements and relevant PV regulations is preferred, but is not required

Job-specific competencies & skills

• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong communications, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work in partnership with others (internally and externally) to accomplish quality goals

Required Skills

Company Policies, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Patient Safety, Pharmacovigilance, Product Quality Complaints, Project Management, Written Communication

Preferred Skills

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

07/20/2026

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Requisition ID: R407364