JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you a recent graduate in Life Sciences or Pharmacology looking to kickstart your career in the pharmaceutical industry? Join us as a Pharmacovigilance Intern and gain hands-on experience in drug safety and regulatory practices within a global healthcare environment.

This role is based in our EPD division in Roodepoort

💡 What You Will Learn:

As a Pharmacovigilance Intern, you will be immersed in the world of drug safety, learning how to:

• Understand and support the local pharmacovigilance (PV) system and its documentation, including procedures, forms, and templates.
• Receive, record, and reconcile safety information in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor safety data through literature reviews and health authority websites, and assist in preparing local safety reports and Risk Management Plans.
• Participate in the delivery of basic PV training to local staff.
• Manage PV documentation, including retention and archiving processes.
• Navigate regulatory requirements and interact with local health authorities under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• Complete essential training modules and gain exposure to global PV systems and tools.

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• A graduate in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, or a related field.
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry or knowledge of local PV regulations is a plus, but not required. ( cannot have more than 1 year experience
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for learning.
• Basic computer literacy (Windows, MS Office).
• Good communication skills in English.
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work in a regulated environment.

🚀 Why Join Us?

This internship offers a unique opportunity to:

• Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive and structured environment.
• Build a strong foundation in pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs.
• Contribute to meaningful work that impacts patient safety and public health.

You will be required to complete a video interview.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Regulatory Operations

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable