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Post: Safety Processing Expert
Job Description:
1. Receive information on adverse events, perform initial checks, search database to prevent duplicate entries, create case file and initialize received drug safety reports in the DS&E tracking tool and/or safety database.
2. Ensure scientific rigor through accurate, complete and consistent data entry of adverse event reports from source documents with emphasis on timeliness and quality.
3. Evaluate and finish processing of non-expeditable AE reports, including review for completeness and accuracy.
4. Use medical dictionaries and business guidances to code medical history, drugs and adverse event terms. Prepare narratives summarizing the essential details of the case.
5. Identify clinically relevant information missing from case report and facilitate its collection (in consultation with medical staff as required) by preparing follow-up request as needed.
6. Alert manager to potential safety signals based on incoming case reports.
7. Work with Novartis country safety departments, Clinical Safety Scientists and Pharmacovigilance Leaders to ensure that reports are accurately collected, evaluated and databased.
8. Assist with related administrative and procedural activities as required or requested.
9. Assists in the training of other Safety Processing Experts as necessary.
10. Support DS&E Projects or database validation
Candidate Profile:
Minimum : Medical Degree (MBBS) or Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy or Advanced Nursing Degree or Masters Degree in life sciences or related fields; or equivalent combination in educational credentials and experience
Preferred : MD or MS in Clinical Pharmacy, PhD in Life sciences or related fields
Languages: Good knowledge/fluency in English. Knowledge of other
languages desirable.
Experience/Professional requirement:
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Self motivation and proactive stance to work
• Sense of urgency and commitment for timely completion of activities
• Prior Medical Transcription or Medical Writing experience preferred
• Previous safety or clinical trial experience desirable, but not essential
• Previous data entry experience desirable, but not essential
Additional Information:
Location: Hyderabad
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: Development & Medical
Division: Pharma
Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Permanent
Job ID: 113550BR, 113555BR
End Date: 5th, March 2013
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