Pharmacovigilance Assistant

Job Description

<p><strong>Pharmacovigilance Assistant (12-month contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid - Laval, QC</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><p>We are a Pharmacovigilance Assistant to join our client, a leading pharmaceutical company based in Laval, Quebec. In this role, you will support the local Pharmacovigilance (PV) team by coordinating and performing key administrative and operational activities related to drug safety. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment where accuracy and compliance are essential. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient safety while gaining valuable experience within a global pharmaceutical setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>To perform general administrative and operational activities related to PV activities (including case tracking, data entry, document filing, and archiving, in alignment with applicable SOPs/OPMs and using PV tools.</li><li>To maintain PV databases and documentation by ensuring timely and accurate entry, tracking, and filing of safety-related information in relevant systems.</li><li>To prepare, submit the PV documentation to regulatory authorities in accordance with local and global regulatory requirements and file as required.</li><li>To act as liaison during the absence of one or more members of the PV team to ensure continuous coverage and operational support under the supervision of the Deputy LPV.</li><li>To perform delegated activities related to the Special Access Program, ensuring compliance with established procedures and timelines.</li><li>To assist in the preparation and review of PV compliance metrics, reconciliation reports, and related documentation with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>To participate in PV departmental and cross-functional meetings, and follow-up actions as required.</li><li>To ensure that all PV-related activities are conducted in compliance with applicable SOPs, OPMs and codes of practice.</li><li>To undertake any other PV-related activities as assigned to support the overall functioning of the Local PV Department.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Collegiate training.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (an asset in pharmacovigilance) or equivalent.</li><li>Fluently bilingual, spoken and written.</li><li>Advanced expertise in Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and demonstrated ability to learn to use new software.</li><li>Excellent self-organisation of work.</li><li>Oriented towards teamwork.</li><li>Capacity to work during periods of increased workload.</li><li>Capacity to access and understand urgent situation and respond appropriately.</li><li>Ability to respect tight deadlines.</li><li>Adaptable to change in work environment - tools and projects.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><p>Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a fulltime job in itself. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with on-boarding. We'll get you going while you get on with the job.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That's what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we've created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.</p>