Pharmacovigilance Specialist
Missisauga, Ontario
Greenshield Speciality Pharmacy – Pharmacy /
Permanent Full-Time /
On-site
WHO WE ARE
When it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her health by forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. He knew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a mission to support better health for all Canadians.
We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’re the only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage and care together, all in one place. We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a better way and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach that takes care of the mind and body.
Our mission is to create better health for all Canadians, and we know that starts with our employees.
Greenshield Specialty Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy and healthcare company focused on the handling and service of injectable, infused and biologic medications. We provide high quality service by strategically focusing on chronic autoimmune and neurological conditions, such as: rheumatoid arthritis, gastrointestinal diseases, dermatological diseases, stroke rehabilitation, migraines, and multiple sclerosis. An organizational dedication to program innovation and R&D has allowed GreenShield to design and deliver superior healthcare solutions over the years, which has earned them a premium reputation with patients, physicians, and medication manufacturers. GreenShield Specialty Pharmacy truly creates a complete patient experience as it works with patients, physicians, clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes on all aspects of treatment.
We are a premier specialty pharmacy services provider, offering innovative programs, exceptional service, and superior value. For our patients, we are committed to achieving better health.
The role in a nutshell
- Lead and manage pharmacovigilance activities, including the collection, assessment, and reporting of adverse drug reactions and other safety-related information.
- Under the supervision of the quality assurance manager, ensure a robust quality management system in compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Conduct internal audits to assess adherence to quality standards and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of changes in pharmaceutical regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Ensure the organization's compliance with Health Canada regulations and other applicable standards.
- Provide training and support to internal teams on pharmacovigilance and quality management practices.
- Facilitate awareness programs to promote a culture of quality and safety within the organization.
- Conduct thorough investigations into quality-related incidents and deviations, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address and rectify identified issues.
What we need
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1-2 of experience in pharmacovigilance and quality management within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of Health Canada regulations and international pharmacovigilance requirements.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
NICE TO HAVE
THE CULTURE
We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just a means to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Because that’s what it takes to create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’re driven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that your workplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide a place where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded.
Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.
We believe our people are critical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter and more informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture to positively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personal achievements, it's about making a difference together.
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Here’s to Better Health for All!
A FEW MORE DETAILS
Proficiency in English is required for this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for this position, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles, collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of our organization.
GS supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributions made by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodation through requestforaccommodation@greenshield.ca. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Providing this information gives GS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability for specific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Your résumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by the Organization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used for aggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).
