- Location: Massachusetts, United States
- Type: Contract
- Job ID: 10322
- Work Setting: On-Site
- Posted: May 12, 2026
- Closing Date: December 31, 2026
- Tax Status: W2
Pharmacovigilance Specialist
6-month ContractÂHybrid Cambridge, MA
Position Summary
The Pharmacovigilance Specialist is responsible for case processing and/or quality control activities related to clinical trial Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and post-market safety cases. This role supports timely and compliant safety reporting activities in accordance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform triage, intake, case entry, and quality control review of ICSRs originating from sponsored clinical studies and other assigned sources
- Process safety cases within applicable timelines to support compliant regulatory reporting
- Draft case narratives, perform MedDRA coding, and prepare follow-up queries as needed
- Communicate event notifications to internal stakeholders
- Conduct retrospective quality checks on completed cases to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Independently manage assigned workload, including coverage considerations for weekends and holidays
- Collaborate with Data Management teams to review and resolve reconciliation issues between clinical and safety databases
- Support investigations related to delayed regulatory reporting of clinical trial cases
- Maintain compliance with global and local pharmacovigilance regulations, guidelines, and internal procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Healthcare, or related field
- Minimum 4 years of pharmacovigilance experience
- Experience processing ICSRs within safety database systems such as Argus, ArisG, and/or Veeva
- Understanding of global safety reporting regulations and guidelines, including FDA, ICH, and EU pharmacovigilance requirements
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment