Pharmacovigilance Intern - Panama

Job Description

The Pharmacovigilance Intern is responsible for undertaking specified drug safety activities, including projects, with oversight from their Manager or a designated colleague. Specific details of tasks may be further described in an addendum to this job description. Activities listed below are applicable for all supported countries and may vary depending on the intern’s assignment.

• Assists with the execution of local drug safety processes and activities in collaboration with internal functional areas and external parties, as assigned.
• Assists with day-to-day safety case management, including the intake, tracking, translation into English (as applicable), acknowledgments, and follow-up of reports related to adverse events, in accordance with company procedures and country regulations.
• Assists with filing (electronic and paper), storage, and archiving of safety-related and regulatory data and documentation in accordance with departmental, company, and local requirements.
• Responsible for reporting adverse events, product quality complaints, or other safety-related information associated with the use of company products, in compliance with the company’s Patient Safety Policy.
• Responsible for completing all required training assigned at the time of hire and throughout employment by the established deadlines, including any additional training required before performing newly assigned drug safety activities.
• May assist with local scientific and medical literature review and assessment in accordance with company procedures and local requirements, as applicable.
• Performs other activities as requested by their Manager or designated colleague.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience 

• Currently pursuing a Pharmacy Degree and enrolled in the final semesters of the program.
• Intermediate-Advanced proficiency in English (written and verbal), with strong command of the local language.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Health Economics, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Training, Workload Prioritization

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

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Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

10/31/2026

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