Fortrea

Safety Science Specialist - Client Dedicated - Toronto, Canada

Fortrea  •  Toronto, CA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Safety Science Specialist to support end-to-end pharmacovigilance activities for our clients. In this role, you will manage adverse event (AE) reporting across clinical trials and post-market programs, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant delivery in line with regulatory requirements and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and review adverse event (AE/SAE) reports from clinical and post-marketing sources

  • Enter and maintain safety data in applicable databases and tracking systems

  • Assess cases for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory reporting requirements

  • Prepare patient narratives and code events using MedDRA

  • Support expedited reporting to clients and regulatory authorities within required timelines

  • Identify missing information and coordinate follow-up as needed

  • Contribute to safety reporting (e.g., expedited and periodic reports) and reconciliation activities

  • Perform quality checks and support continuous improvement initiatives

  • Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure high-quality service delivery

  • Maintain compliance with SOPs, regulatory standards, and health & safety requirements

What you need to bring:

  • Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 1+ year of pharmacovigilance/safety experience or relevant experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Effective communication and ability to work both independently and in a team

  • Proficiency in MS Office; experience with safety databases is an asset

Note: This role does not provide sponsorship

Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

  • Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently stationery for 6-8 hours per day.

  • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

  • Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

  • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

  • Regular and consistent attendance.

  • Varied hours may be required.

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Fortrea

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO built for biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic innovators.

Fortrea collaborates with both emerging and established companies to deliver agile, fit-for-purpose full service (FSO), functional service (FSP) and hybrid solutions. Fortrea provides comprehensive Phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, backed by deep experience in more than 20 therapeutic areas.

Operating in approximately 100 countries, our diverse and talented team brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a strong investigator site network to every trial. By combining the best of our legacy experience with forward-thinking innovation, Fortrea brings predictability to clinical trial execution and helps transform aspirations into outcomes.

Together, exceptional is possible.

Learn more at Fortrea.com

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Research Triangle Park, NC
Year Founded
Unknown
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