Full-Time

Spécialiste en pharmacovigilance/ Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Updated on 3/14/2025

McKesson

McKesson

Healthcare distribution and logistics services

Compensation Overview

$68k - $113.4kAnnually

+ Bonus + Long-term Incentive Opportunities

Junior, Mid

Montreal, QC, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Montréal, QC, Canada

The position requires proficiency in English and may involve interactions with clients outside of Quebec and in the United States.

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • M.D. Degree, or degree in pharmacy, nursing or related disciplines. For M.D., minimum 1 years' and for other degrees, minimum 3 years' total experience in MI and PV, or equivalent relevant industry experience considered.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian PV regulations. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology essential.
  • Working knowledge of MedDRA coding principles and practical applications
  • Computer literate with the ability to work within medical information and safety databases, agInquirer and ARISg experience would be preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including excellent telephone etiquette. Should be comfortable in speaking with HCPs.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy maintaining consistently high-quality standards.
  • Bilingualism (French / English) is a requirement in this position.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and manage PV dedicated email accounts, incoming faxes and telephone calls.
  • Respond, database and process all unsolicited medical inquiries (including adverse event (AE) reports and product quality complaints (PQC)) from healthcare professionals (HCPs), consumers, field staff and other business partners (BPs) in a timely manner and with nominal supervision.
  • Contribute to the development, revision and maintenance of standard medical responses, FAQ letters and other medical information (MI) resources.
  • Ensure responses are provided in an accurate, balanced and timely manner in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
  • Process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) in compliance with applicable regulations, SOPs and project specific operational agreements. That includes data entry in the electronic database, tracking systems and/or project specific report forms, MedDRA coding, seriousness, expectedness and causality assessments, preparation of high-quality case narratives, generation of safety reports and their submission to regulatory authorities and/or BPs. Conduct follow-up of cases if needed.
  • Perform Quality Control on cases processed by other team members.
  • Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, guidance documents, SOPs, work instructions and other internal documents for end-to-end case management and ensure compliance with global regulations and guidelines. Assist in review and updating of internal PV policies, SOPs and work instructions as needed.
  • Perform reconciliation of PV activities with stakeholders.
  • Develop, review and update the PV Agreements and SDEAs (Safety Data Exchange Agreements) with BPs to ensure that they follow the company SOPs and country specific requirements.
  • Perform the review and assessment of the validity of literature abstracts and articles for safety information and ICSRs.
  • Create and review Safety Summary Reports (SSRs) in compliance with Health Canada regulations, review as per calendar and follow up with BPs for compliance as needed.
  • Perform Canada Vigilance Screening and Signal Detection activities.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with timelines for ICSR submissions and provide assistance and timely delivery of information for SSRs, ad hoc report compilations, and other regulatory documents, as requested. Maintaining various metrics for the department to track compliance.
  • Contribute to regulatory inspections/internal audits/BPs audits.
  • Serve as a back-up person in case of the absence of any PV&MI team member to ensure the continuity of daily activities.
  • Serve as a back-up person in case of the absence of Manager, Corporate Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety if a Subject Matter Expert (SME), to ensure the continuity of daily activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with agInquirer and ARISg would be preferred.

McKesson Corporation operates in the healthcare sector, focusing on the distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical products. The company acts as a middleman, purchasing medical supplies from manufacturers and delivering them to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and hospitals. This ensures that essential medical products are available when and where they are needed, supporting the healthcare system. McKesson generates revenue by marking up the cost of the products they distribute and charging service fees for their logistics and supply chain management. They also provide technology solutions to help healthcare providers improve their operations. McKesson's goal is to enhance patient care by ensuring the timely and safe delivery of medical supplies and services through a vast network and strong partnerships.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1833

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of PRISM Vision boosts McKesson's earnings and provider network.
  • Focus on digital health solutions expands McKesson's technology offerings.
  • Value-based care trend increases demand for McKesson's integrated logistics services.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon Pharmacy's entry threatens traditional pharmaceutical distribution models.
  • Opioid litigation poses financial and reputational risks for McKesson.
  • Telehealth growth may reduce demand for physical pharmaceutical distribution.

What makes McKesson unique

  • McKesson's extensive network ensures timely delivery of medical supplies globally.
  • Strategic partnerships enhance McKesson's role in the healthcare supply chain.
  • McKesson's technology solutions improve operational efficiency for healthcare providers.

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Performance Bonus

401(k) Company Match

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