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🏢 About Fortrea
Fortrea is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical development and patient safety solutions. Join our dynamic team and begin your journey in pharmacovigilance—the critical field of drug safety monitoring.
💼 Role Overview
We are hiring a Patient Safety Services (PSS) Assistant I to support our pharmacovigilance and drug safety operations. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for graduates passionate about ensuring the safety of medicines and making a real-world impact in healthcare.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant I – PSS, you will:
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Perform case intake and triage of safety information from clinical trials and post-marketing activities.
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Accurately enter adverse event data into global safety tracking systems.
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Prepare clear and detailed patient narratives and code adverse events using MedDRA terminology.
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Assist in listedness assessments against product labels for marketed products.
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Generate queries and gather missing safety details in coordination with medical staff.
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Submit expedited Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports to clients, regulatory authorities, ethics committees, and investigators.
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Support periodic safety reporting while ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines.
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Assist with database reconciliation and maintain accurate adverse event documentation.
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Collaborate across cross-functional PSS teams while adhering to SOPs, work instructions, and quality frameworks.
🎓 Qualifications & Skills
Education
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Non-degree candidates with 6 months–1 year of relevant experience, OR
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Associate, BS/BA, MS/MA, PharmD in Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or related fields (0–6 months experience accepted).
Preferred Experience
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Prior exposure to pharmacovigilance, clinical data management, regulatory affairs, or quality assurance (not mandatory).
Core Skills
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Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
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Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
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Proficiency in MS Office and database tools.
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Ability to proofread numerical data and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
🌟 Why Join Fortrea?
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Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and office-based tasks.
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Gain global exposure to cutting-edge pharmacovigilance practices.
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Excellent platform for career growth within clinical safety and drug development.
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Supportive, compliance-driven culture committed to professional development.
📩 How to Apply
If you’re ready to launch your career in pharmacovigilance and patient safety, apply now to join Fortrea’s global team and help safeguard the future of healthcare.