Part Time Patient Safety Associate
Actalent
Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005989549
Description
Assist with the overall Clinical Safety and/or PSS operations associated with products including the entire adverse events process: which may include safety data collected from clinical trials and/or post marketing setting (i.e., unsolicited reports). Manage and process expeditable adverse events to the required standard and submit them to the client and the regulatory agencies (if required) within the agreed/stated timelines. Responsible for providing this service to clients either as a support function to the client project groups or as stand- alone business. Responsible to provide all clients, both internal and external, with the appropriate quality of service in a safe and cost-effective manner. He/she will be expected to comply with the legal requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the COSHH regulations 1989 and the EC (European Commission) Directives 1992/3 as documented in the Company’s Health and Safety Manual.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Assist in the processing of Expedited Safety Reports (ESRs), Periodic Safety Reports (PSRs) and submission, including but not limited to:
- Maintenance of adverse event tracking systems.
- Set-up and maintenance of project files, and central files for documentation.
- Assist with the reporting of ESRs and PSRs to clients, Regulatory Authorities, Ethics Committees, investigators and project personnel, as required, within study specified timelines.
- Ensure all incoming Adverse Event (AE)/ Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports are appropriately logged into the departmental tracking application and forwarded to the centralized mailbox.
- Assist with processing of the adverse events, including but not limited to:
- Data entry of safety data onto adverse event tracking systems.
- Write patient narratives and code adverse events accurately using MedDRA (for Marketed products, if applicable).
- Assist in the listedness assessment against appropriate label (for Marketed products, if applicable).
- Generate queries for its collection of missing or discrepant information in consultation with medical staff, if needed.
- Submission of expedited SAE reports to clients, Regulatory Authorities, Ethics Committees, investigators, 3rd party vendors, Partners and project personnel, as required within the agreed timelines.
- Maintenance of adverse event tracking systems
- Assist with peer/quality review of processed reports and support with trends and actions as needed.
- Assist in the reconciliation of databases, as applicable.
- Assist in the maintenance of files regarding adverse event reporting requirements in all countries.
- Work within the Quality Management System framework, including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), departmental Work Instructions (WIs) etc. as appropriate.
- Prepare and support coordination of safety study files for archiving at completion of projects.
- Arrange and schedule internal and/or external meetings/teleconferences.
- Train and mentor, the PSS Assistants or peers in their day-to-day activities.
- Build and maintain good PSS relationships across functional units.
- Ensure compliance of operations with governing regulatory requirements and applicable study/project specific plans.
- Assume responsibility for quality of data processed. Provide administrative support to PSS personnel.
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
- Non-Degree or 1-2 years of Safety experience* or relevant experience**
- Associate degree or 6 months to 1 year of Safety experience* or relevant experience**
- BS/BA with 0-6 months to 1 year of Safety experience* or relevant experience**
- MS/MA with 0-6 months of Safety experience* or relevant experience**
- PharmD with 0-6 months of Safety experience* or relevant experience**
- For PharmD, a one-year residency of fellowship can be considered as relevant experience. To be considered in lieu of experience, Degree preferred to be in one or more of the following disciplines: Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related area
* Safety experience includes actual experience processing AE/SAE reports, generating narratives, queries, working within safety databases, and experience with regulatory submissions.
** Relevant experience includes experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, working in related areas such as Medical Affairs, Clinical Data Entry and Clinical Data Management, Clinical Data Monitoring, Regulatory Affairs, or Quality Assurance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.44 - $38.46/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a hybrid position in Durham,NC.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Contact Information
Email: trosencranse@actalentservices.com
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