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As a Patient Safety Associate I, you'll play a vital role in supporting drug safety, clinical trials, and postmarketing surveillance activities in post-market surveillance, with some exposure to ...

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How much do drug safety jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for drug safety in the United States is $25.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is drug safety?

Drug safety, also known as pharmacovigilance, is the science and activities related to detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse effects or other drug-related problems. Professionals in drug safety monitor the safety profiles of medications, collect and analyze data on side effects, and help ensure that medicines are used safely and effectively. Their work is crucial for protecting public health and supporting regulatory compliance throughout a drug’s lifecycle.

What is the difference between Drug Safety vs Pharmacovigilance Specialist?

AspectDrug SafetyPharmacovigilance Specialist
Required CredentialsDegree in pharmacy, medicine, or life sciences; certifications like Drug Safety CertificationSimilar credentials; often the same certifications are required
Work EnvironmentPharmaceutical companies, CROs, regulatory agenciesSame as Drug Safety, often within the same teams
Industry UsageFocuses on monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactionsFocuses on detecting, assessing, and preventing adverse effects
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for roles in drug safety monitoringSimilar roles, but with a focus on safety data analysis

Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Specialist roles are closely related, often overlapping in responsibilities and required qualifications. Both work within the pharmaceutical industry to ensure medication safety, but Drug Safety may emphasize reporting adverse events, while Pharmacovigilance focuses on analyzing safety data to prevent issues.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Drug Safety roles, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in Drug Safety often face challenges such as staying current with evolving regulatory requirements, managing large volumes of adverse event data, and ensuring timely reporting to health authorities. These challenges can be managed through continuous training, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams (such as clinical, regulatory, and medical affairs), and leveraging specialized safety databases and software. Additionally, clear communication and robust standard operating procedures help maintain compliance and data integrity in this dynamic work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Drug Safety, and why are they important?

To thrive in Drug Safety, a strong background in life sciences, pharmacovigilance principles, and regulatory guidelines is essential, often supported by a relevant degree such as pharmacy, nursing, or life sciences. Familiarity with safety databases (like Argus or ARISg), MedDRA coding, and certifications such as RAPS or DIA are commonly required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and clear communication skills help professionals accurately evaluate data and collaborate across teams. These competencies are crucial for ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management throughout the drug lifecycle.
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Infographic showing various Drug Safety job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,254 per year, or $25.6 per hour.
Patient Safety Associate I (Drug Safety Associate I)

Patient Safety Associate I (Drug Safety Associate I)

Parexel

OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Make a Meaningful Impact in Global Patient Safety

At Parexel, we're dedicated to improving patient health worldwide. As a Patient Safety Associate I, you'll play a vital role in supporting drug safety, clinical trials, and postmarketing surveillance activities in post-market surveillance, with some exposure to clinical trials, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

As a Patient Safety Associate I, you'll be responsible for several key activities including processing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) from multiple sources with accuracy and efficiency, conducting comprehensive literature searches and reviews to identify safety signals, and supporting signal detection and management activities. You'll track and monitor regulatory information updates, assist in preparing and executing regulatory submissions, and contribute to the development of aggregate reports and study-specific safety documents. Where applicable, you'll also manage Medical and Product Dictionary activities. Your role will be crucial in maintaining compliance through quality reviews of safety deliverables, generating metrics and performance indicators for safety operations, investigating and documenting late deliverable incidents, and ensuring adherence to international and local regulatory reporting requirements.

We're looking for candidates with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, an understanding of drug safety regulations and pharmacovigilance principles, excellent organizational and time management skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Join a global leader in Clinical Research Organization services, where you'll contribute to improving patient safety worldwide while developing your career in pharmacovigilance.

What You'll Do:

General Safety Operations

  • Follow project-specific procedures and regulatory standards.

  • Support basic compliance activities, documentation, metrics, and audit preparation.

  • Work collaboratively with team members and complete required training programs.

ICSR (Individual Case Safety Report) Processing

  • Review, triage, and process safety reports from various sources.

  • Perform data entry in safety databases with accuracy and medical consistency.

  • Assist with follow-ups, case narrative preparation, MedDRA coding, and quality checks.

  • Support compliance investigations and metrics reporting.

  • Prepares medically cohesive case narratives based upon the reported information.

Safety Submissions

  • Submit ICSRs and periodic safety reports to Health Authorities and stakeholders.

  • Maintain regulatory submission schedules and reporting rules.

  • Assist in audit preparation and regulatory intelligence updates.

  • Support global reporting configuration and compliance activities.

Literature Search & Review

  • Develop and maintain literature search strategies.

  • Screen published articles for potential safety signals or adverse events.

  • Conduct quality checks and manage journal reviews.

  • Collaborate with internal teams for full-text retrieval and assessment.

Affiliate Services

  • Support communication between global operations and local safety affiliates.

  • Assist with safety information exchange, translations, and compliance tasks.

  • Conduct literature monitoring and data reconciliation activities.

Regulatory Support

  • Maintain regulatory systems and product registrations.

  • Assist with submissions (eCTD), renewals, variations, and lifecycle management.

  • Verify data accuracy and generate quality and compliance reports.

Regulatory Intelligence

  • Research and maintain global safety reporting requirements.

  • Update regulatory intelligence databases and trackers.

  • Support day-to-day operations within the Global Pharmacovigilance Intelligence Office.

Your Knowledge & Experience:

  • Foundational knowledge of drug safety regulations and pharmacovigilance processes. Ideal candidate has 3+ years experience in Drug Safety.

  • 2+ years experience in a post marketing.

  • Experience in multiple therapeutic areas (cardiology, neurology, oncology, rare disease).

  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problemsolving ability.

  • Effective communication and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.

  • Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn safety systems/databases. Preference for those with Veeva Safety experience.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences
    (e.g., Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology)
    or equivalent education/experience.

This role offers the flexibility to work from home in the US.

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About PAREXEL

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Bring your Data Management expertise to Parexel's Strategic Partnerships. Although we work globally, each partnership we form is deeply personal. We are as dedicated to every aspect of our client's product development as they are - and work closely with client teams in true partnership to understand both challenges and opportunities. At Parexel we are focused on meeting customer and patient needs through collaborative partnership so that we get treatments into the hands of patients who need them most.

Industry

Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Waltham, MA, US

Year founded

1983