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What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

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Job Summary

The Pharmacovigilance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safety and appropriate use of McKesson Canada's products by performing key pharmacovigilance activities. This role involves the collection, assessment, and reporting of adverse events in compliance with national and international regulations and internal policies.

Job Responsibilities

• Process individual case safety reports (ICSRs) from various sources, including data entry, narrative writing, MedDRA coding of adverse events, and causality assessment.
• Conduct thorough review and analysis of safety information, identifying potential safety signals and trends.
• Prepare and submit expedited and periodic safety reports to regulatory authorities (e.g., Health Canada) within specified timelines.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance) and external partners on pharmacovigilance-related matters.
• Respond to inquiries from healthcare professionals, consumers, and regulatory bodies regarding product safety.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of pharmacovigilance standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Assist with pharmacovigilance audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with global and local regulations.
• Contribute to risk management activities and the preparation of risk management plans (RMPs) as needed.
• Stay current with pharmacovigilance regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, Nursing, Biology, Pharmacology) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in pharmacovigilance within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of national (e.g., Health Canada) and international (e.g., ICH, EMA, FDA) pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines.
• Proficiency in adverse event reporting systems and databases (e.g., Argus, ArisG).
• Experience with medical terminology and medical coding systems (e.g., MedDRA, WHO-DD).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and French (bilingualism is a strong asset).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet strict deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and data integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and/or external clients outside Quebec and/or in the United States. Therefore, he/she must be proficient in spoken and written English. Please note that the number of positions requiring English language skills has been limited where possible.

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Le.la titulaire de ce poste aura à soutenir de façon quotidienne des clients internes et/ou externes à l’extérieur du Québec et/ou aux États-Unis. Par conséquent, ce poste requiert une maîtrise de l’anglais à l’écrit et à l’oral. Veuillez noter que le nombre de postes dont les tâches requièrent une connaissance de la langue anglaise a été restreint dans la mesure du possible.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

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