Pharmacovigilance Associate drug safety

Company Description Multi-speciality Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare provider offering a wide range of medical and surgical services to diverse patient populations. The hospital focuses on delivering safe, evidence-based care supported by modern facilities and multidisciplinary clinical teams. Collaborative practice, continuous quality improvement, and adherence to clinical standards are central to its operations. The hospital encourages professional development, supports ongoing training, and promotes an inclusive, patient-centered work environment in Haveri.
Role Description The Pharmacovigilance Associate (Drug Safety) is a full-time, on-site role based at our hospital in Haveri. This role involves collecting, reviewing, and documenting adverse drug reactions and safety reports from clinical units and patient records. The associate will prepare clear narratives, perform data entry and medical coding of cases, and support quality control checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with regulatory reporting, maintaining safety databases, coordinating with pharmacy and clinical teams, and supporting audits and inspections related to drug safety. The role requires close collaboration with clinicians, nurses, and pharmacists to promote safe medication use and improve patient safety outcomes.
Qualifications
Strong narrative and case report writing skills, with the ability to present clinical information clearly and objectively.
Experience in quality control processes, including verification and validation of safety data and documentation.
Knowledge of regulatory affairs related to pharmacovigilance and drug safety reporting requirements.
Educational background in pharmacy or a related healthcare field, with understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics.
Competence in medical coding for adverse event data and familiarity with standard coding dictionaries or systems.
Attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work with electronic health records and safety databases.
Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary hospital staff.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures, meet timelines, and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Prior experience in pharmacovigilance, hospital pharmacy, or clinical research is an advantage.

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