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Minimum Required Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Technology or Pharmacy with 2+ years of clinical experience OR Life Science degree with 2+ years of clinical experience and 1 year of pharmacovigilance experienceOr equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the jobRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:General understanding of pathophysiology and the disease processDetailed knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas as required for processing AEsStrong critical thinking and problem solving skillsGood oral and written communication skills including paraphrasing skillsGood command of English and ability to translate information into local language where requiredComputer literate with the ability to work within multiple databasesPrevious exposure to Microsoft Office packages (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)Understanding the importance of and compliance with procedural documents and regulationsAbility to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks and meet strict deadlines with limited supervisionStrong attention to detailAbility to maintain a positive and professional demeanor in challenging circumstancesAbility to work effectively within a team to attain a shared goalWorking ConditionsWork is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.Physical DemandsFrequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequent mobility required. Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups. Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration. Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. Regular and consistent attendance.Working Conditions and Environment:Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipmentDaily exposure to high pressure and intense concentrationDaily interactions with clients/associatesLong, varied hours on occasionTravel required on occasion domestic and/or internationalPhysical Requirements:Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per dayRepetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wristsFrequent mobility requiredOccasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neckLight to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelfAbility to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentencesFrequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groupsWorks independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goalsRequires multiple periods of intense concentrationPerforms a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrenceAbility to perform under stress and multi-taskRegular and consistent attendancePharmaceutical Product Development, LLC is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and/or local law.