Posted:Dec 7
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Description:
IQVIA, formerly Quintiles and IMS Health, Inc.,is an American multinational company serving the combined industries of health information technology and clinical research. It is a provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services, focused primarily on Phase I-IV clinical trials and associated laboratory and analytical services, including consulting services. It has a network of more than 58,000 employees in more than 100 countries.As of 2017, IQVIA was reported to be one of the world's largest contract research organizations
Job Description
Primary Responsibility
- Ensure ICSR case processing and related activities comply with regulatory requirements, company procedures, and PV agreements at local, regional, or global levels.
Inbound & Outbound ICSR Case Management
- Handle receipt, assessment, and processing of safety information from various sources.
- Enter safety data into the Global Inbound Receipt System (GIRS).
- Provide safety information to partners within timelines.
- Perform data entry for complex cases and follow-up for additional information.
- Assist in quality review and translation of safety information.
- Monitor and report ICSRs to Competent Authorities (CAs) or Business Partners (BPs).
- Support LSO oversight and escalate non-conformance.
- Liaise with stakeholders for case processing requirements.
Other Activities
- Support vendor training, case review, and oversight.
- Screen local literature for ICSRs and safety signals.
- Conduct periodic reconciliation activities.
- Respond to ad hoc requests and support innovation roll-out.
- Coordinate cross-country case management activities.
- Write or review procedural documents.
- Mentor junior staff and quality check their work.
- Lead or support critical projects.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Degree in life, health, or pharmaceutical sciences (e.g., Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, Biologist).
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of general medicine, pharmacy, or clinical practice; proficiency in medical terminology.
- Familiarity with ICSR-related PV procedural documents.
- Expert knowledge of GIRS and/or OST modules.
- Ability to prioritize and meet strict timelines.
- Excellent communication skills in local and English languages.
- Ability to negotiate and communicate with customers.
- Understanding of pharmacovigilance legislation.
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time