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Pharmacovigilance Associate

1-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 30, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Pharmacovigilance Associate - R253504
Location: Remote, Ontario, Canada
Category: Quality
Job Type: Full-Time
Posted Date: February 18th, 2025


About Cencora

At Cencora, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.


Job Overview

This posting is for a future job opportunity. If you're interested but don't see the right opportunity now, submit your resume, and we'll keep you in mind for future openings. Only those who qualify will be contacted.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Recognize and process Adverse Event (AE), Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR), Adverse Drug Experience (ADE), and Medical Device Incident (MDI) information from source documents.

  • Process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSR) in accordance with applicable SOPs and Work Instructions (WI), including tasks such as triage, data entry, MedDRA coding, narrative writing, and causality assessments.

  • Perform AE / ADR / ADE / MDI reconciliation with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Conduct Literature Reviews according to SOPs and WI.

  • Process Product Quality Complaints (PQC) following SOPs and WI.

  • Manage mailboxes and ensure proper filing of documents, including incoming faxes and emails.

  • Serve as the contact point for clients and assist in audit preparation.

  • Maintain consistent and accurate documentation and filing per applicable SOPs and WI.

  • Be available for on-call or standby duties as needed.


Experience and Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Life Sciences program.

  • 1-2 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance, Medical Information, Clinical Research, or equivalent experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Strong understanding of medical terminology is a valuable asset.


Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements

  • Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred.

  • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations (Health Canada, US-FDA, ICH) and guidelines.

  • Familiarity with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Pro.

  • Experience with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) is an asset.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on meeting deadlines.

  • Effective communication skills (oral and written), with strong interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work any 8-hour shift between 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.


What Cencora Offers

Cencora provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision care, along with wellness-focused benefits that support physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of well-being. Additional offerings include:

  • Support for working families (backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support).

  • Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave.

  • Training programs and mentorship opportunities for personal growth.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals, ensuring a non-discriminatory and inclusive work environment. We comply with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment.


Accessibility Policy

Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, hiring process, and employment.