TFS Health Science is excited to be expanding our Strategic Resourcing Solution team and we are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Drug Safety Physician (DSP) who shares our vision of providing clinical research excellence. Our Drug Safety team is a highly experienced international group of professionals led by an industry expert.  

We are a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. We combine the full-service capabilities and global reach of a large CRO with the flexibility and personal approach only a mid-size CRO can deliver.  

Our cores values of Trust, Quality, Flexibility and Passion are what makes TFS Healthscience the successful company it is today. Our values shape our culture and work ethic. They reflect what we stand for and guide our organisation. Together we make a difference. 

TFS HealthScience is looking for a Drug Safety Officer to be working fully outsourced to one of our prestigious pharmaceutical clients home based from Chezch Republic.

 Handling of SAE in clinical trials and spontaneous reports from the market, to ensure collection, assessment and entering into the safety database in accordance with the TFS/clients’ SOPs and existing demands of the authorities

 Review and approval of processed cases and AE/SAE reconciliation

 Coding of adverse event, medical history and concomitant medication according to MedDRA and WHO-Drug Dictionary

 QC and approval of coding of adverse event, medical history and concomitant medication

 Review and write the safety section in clinical study protocols

 Review of clinical trial reports/IBs from a safety perspective

 Write the safety parts in the PSUR/PBRER, DSURs, IND, NDA and other safety documents

 Literature search

 Electronic reporting to EudraVigilance

 Contribute to plans/instructions and SOPs for post approval surveillance

 Updating of templates for safety handling in specific studies/projects according to relevant SOPs

 May act as a Project Lead for Safety-only projects

 Participate in relevant meetings. Forward information to relevant members of the department or study team members

 Provide internal support to other relevant departments

 Involved in improvement projects with other relevant departments

 Actively contribute to the organization and development of routines to enhance the work at TFS

 Validation of computer applications specific for the department with respect to drug safety requirements

 Being well-informed and updated on laws, directives and guidelines concerning handling and reporting of SAEs in clinical trials and serious as well as non-serious events from the market (pharmacovigilance) and other safety issues.

 Education and supervision of new Drug Safety personnel

 Participate in marketing activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in life science or nursing; or equivalent
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Understand the medical terminology and science associated with the assigned drugs and therapeutic areas
• Understanding of the Good Clinical Practice regulations, ICH guidelines, Pharmacovigilance legislation and internal SOPs
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team matrix organization with little or no supervision
• Excellent English verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency using typical word processing; spreadsheets desirable; and presentation software a plus

Benefits

What can we offer you?

A great place to work where you will get the chance to push your career to the next level, global environment with global opportunities. You will also get the opportunity to be part of a team with highly intelligent, passionate experts from all over the world. TFS is a place for inspiration where we focus on the patients, saving lives and aiming to increase their quality of life by supporting our clients.