Patient Safety Associate

The Position
Reporting to the Head of Patient Safety, AUNZ, we have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Safety Associate based in Sydney to join our high performing team!
This role will require team contribution to ensure a compliant local pharmacovigilance (PV) system which supports Patient Safety and public health in Australia and New Zealand.
Tasks & Responsibilities

• Report and submit Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) in line with internal processes and Australian and New Zealand regulatory requirements using the global safety database.
• Contribute to the quality of the local Pharmacovigilance (PV) system by executing tasks in line with internal processes and timelines, with clear and concise documentation.
• Contribute towards inspection and audit-readiness, including detection of quality improvements and timely implementation of CAPAs.
• Ensure customer focused communication of queries concerning case information are communicated to reporters (including patients, prescribers, pharmacists, and study coordinators) within the valid BI Timelines and properly document in Global Safety Platform.
• Create and support the implementation of activities to enhance local Patient Safety culture and awareness at local level of the organisation.
• Screen local scientific literature for identification of PV relevant information.
• Prepare local Australian-specific annex to the Risk Management Plan in liaison with local cross functional colleagues.
• Contribute towards the safety information within local Product Information and Consumer Medicine information documents.
• Support the Head of Patient Safety by promptly alerting to relevant safety concerns as well as contributing towards the optimisation of local processes.

Requirements

• Pharmacy, pharmacology, medical science, or similar background.
• Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance experience is not required but desirable.
• Experience communicating with patients and/or healthcare professionals desirable.
• Clear written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Team and collaborative focus with a compliance mindset.
• Ability to contribute towards efficient and streamlined processes.

What we offer
Boehringer Ingelheim offers a competitive remuneration and industry-leading lifestyle benefits including health insurance and a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
We want the best to apply
Boehringer Ingelheim is a global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and foster an inclusive environment which benefits our people, patients, and communities.
How to apply
If you would like to be part of this highly driven and successful team, please submit your CV and a covering letter addressing the key criteria above.
You must have the right to live and work in this location to be considered for this opportunity.
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Position Area
Human Pharma
Position Location
NSW
Organization
BI - Australia
Schedule
Full Time
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