Apprentice - Patient Safety

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Organization overview:

Join our Patient Safety team and play a vital role in supporting drug and device safety monitoring at our Mexico affiliate. As a Pharmacovigilance Intern, you will contribute to patient safety and regulatory compliance, The main objective is to help ensure compliance with national regulations and internal processes, contributing to patient safety and regulatory adherence gaining exposure to the pharmaceutical industry, understanding the regulations that protect patient and collaborating with global teams.

This role offers valuable insights into the world of patient safety and regulatory compliance, preparing you for a future career in healthcare or life sciences.

Responsabilities:

Assist in interpreting and implementing national pharmacovigilance regulations for drugs and devices.

Receive, collect, and enter adverse event (AE) reports into the safety database.

Serve as the point of contact for receiving and collecting AE reports.

Generate and submit necessary case reports for expedited reporting to health authorities.

Reconcile case reports with business partners, medical information, and product quality teams.

Support the preparation and submission of regulatory documents (e.g., periodic reports, clinical trials reports to the national authority and Ethics Review Board).

Participate in internal audits and inspections.

Learn about national pharmacovigilance legislation and how it is applied in practice.

Execute additional pharmacovigilance activities and support the development of global SOPs, with mentor approval.

Basic requirements:

Education: Currently enrolled in a healthcare or life sciences program (e.g., Pharmacy, Nursing, Biology, Medicine).

Computer skills: Basic proficiency with digital tools and databases.

English: Professional knowledge of English

Quality systems: Basic understanding of quality systems.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively and organize tasks effectively.

Proactive attitude: Ability to take initiative and work independently.

Learning disposition: Willingness to learn and adapt.

Organization: Manages time and tasks efficiently, prioritizes responsibilities, and maintains attention to detail.

Teamwork: Works well with others, contributes to group objectives, and supports colleagues.

Adaptability: Responds positively to change and is open to new challenges.

Problem-solving: Approaches issues analytically and seeks solutions proactively.

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