Baxter is seeking a Specialist, Pharmacovigilance to join the Global Patient Safety (GPS) team. The role involves processing adverse event reports and ensuring timely, accurate review, processing, quality control, and reporting of individual case safety reports. This position is critical in maintaining patient safety by ensuring adherence to global safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Process adverse event reports from all sources, including full data entry
- Determine seriousness, expectedness, and causality of adverse events
- Ensure accurate suspect drug selection within the Pharmacovigilance Safety System
- Code medical terms using standardized dictionaries such as MedDRA
- Request case investigations, including query generation and follow-up with reporters and local affiliates
- Perform quality checks as required for preparation of aggregate reports
Qualifications
- Strong medical and clinical knowledge
- Proficiency in MedDRA coding
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Capable of multitasking and prioritizing workloads under strict deadlines
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities with minimal supervision
Skills Required
- Experience in pharmacovigilance operations
- Familiarity with global safety databases and adverse event reporting
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and report processing
About Baxter
Baxter is a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving patient outcomes. For over 85 years, Baxter has been at the forefront of medical innovations that have transformed healthcare. Baxter’s mission is deeply rooted in making a positive impact on lives, creating an inspiring work environment where employees can thrive.
