Global Pharmacovigilance Operations Contractor (Temporary)

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is an immunology company focused on combining cutting-edge technologies to treat and prevent infectious diseases and other serious conditions. Vir has assembled two technology platforms that are designed to stimulate and enhance the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current clinical development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting hepatitis B and hepatitis delta viruses and human immunodeficiency virus. Vir has several preclinical candidates in its pipeline, including those targeting influenza A and B, COVID-19, RSV/MPV and HPV.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company passionate about equality, inclusion, and respect. When everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best, we will collectively deliver outstanding results. We are proud to be the first company to be ranked at the top of the Deloitte Fast 500 list two years in a row (2023 & 2022)!

Job Summary:

Vir Biotechnology is looking for a Pharmacovigilance Operations Contractor to help support the global PV Operations team.  

This person will report to the Director of PVRM Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Support the daily functioning of the Pharmacovigilance Operations Department.
• Assist with compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulatory safety, and pharmacovigilance in compliance with US and global regulations.
• Responsible for operational tasks related to electronic Trial Master File documents, including quality review, organization, maintenance, and storage following study procedures.
• Help with Pharmacovigilance mailbox (i.e. ensure all emails are processed, identify requests, ensure all emails are prioritized and organized as well as follow-up on outstanding deliverables).
• Perform quality review of individual case safety reports (ICSR)
• Help track submissions of ICSRs and aggregate safety reports (i.e. line listings, DSURs, PADERs, PSURs/PBRERs, IND Annual Reports, PADERs, etc.).
• Communicate with pharmacovigilance and clinical vendors for all pharmacovigilance operations activities.
• Participate in set-up of new clinical trials, including development of study-specific Safety Management Plans and Forms.
• Assist in writing and maintenance of Global PVRM and safety related cross functional SOPs and work instructions
• Manage review of Safety Regulatory Intelligence within Global PVRM
• Help with other activities and special projects

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS/MS/RN/RPh and with 5+ years of experience in drug safety/pharmacovigilance operations with broad exposure to Trial Master File (TMF) and ICSR activities.
• Working knowledge of domestic and international adverse event reporting regulations (ICH, EMA GPV, GCP, FDA etc.)
• Experience in case management and case processing activities.
• Experience using ARGUS or other safety databases.
• Experience with MedDRA/WHODrug for coding AEs, medical history, and concomitant medications.
• Experience writing SOPs

The expected salary range for this position is $55.00 to $75.00/Hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

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