Clinical Safety Scientist

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9 months ago

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Contract Clinical Safety Scientist

Location: Remote

Salary: up to £550 per day

Contract Length: 6 Months

CY Partners is excited to be recruiting on behalf of our client for the role of Contract Clinical Safety Scientist. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a significant role in the management and evaluation of clinical trial safety data with a particular focus on medicines for the treatment and prevention of HIV. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing patient safety and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

The role will include conducting routine pharmacovigilance activities, signal detection/evaluation and authoring of key regulatory documents (e.g. DSURs, EU RMPs and PBRERs). Throughout delivery of the role, you will ensure that all safety documentation is accurate and available to meet global compliance and regulatory requirements.

Conduct safety assessments and provide expert input on clinical trial protocols.

Review, assess, and interpret safety data from clinical trials.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety data is effectively communicated.

Assist in the preparation of safety-related documents for regulatory submissions.

Participate in safety meetings and contribute to risk management strategies.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Role Requirements:

Proven experience in Clinical Trials, with a focus on safety monitoring.

Strong knowledge of clinical safety regulations and guidelines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

If you are an experienced Clinical Safety Scientist looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you!

CY Partners is acting as an employment agency/business in relation to this vacancy

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