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About IQVIA Malaysia

IQVIA Malaysia is a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and human expertise to help customers drive healthcare - and human health - forward. The company offers a broad array of integrated information and technology-enabled services and solutions to help its clients improve their clinical, scientific, and commercial results.

Your role

As the business grows, IQVIA is looking to further strengthen its Safety Operations team by hiring a number of Drug Safety Associates in IQVIA Malaysia.

You will review, assess, and process Safety data and information, across service lines, received from various sources, and distribute reports/data to both internal and external third parties following applicable regulations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal guidelines under guidance and support of senior operation team members.

Key responsibilities:

• To Prioritize and complete the assigned training on time.
• Process Safety data according to applicable regulations, guidelines, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), and project requirements.
• To perform Pharmacovigilance activities per project requirement including but not limited to, collecting and tracking incoming Adverse Events(AE)/endpoint information
• Determining the initial/update status of incoming events
• Database entry
• Coding AE and Products, writing narratives, and literature-related activities as per internal/ project timelines.
• Ensure to meet the expected productivity, quality standards, and delivery standards per project requirements.
• Identify quality problems, if any, and bring them to the attention of a senior team member.
• To mentor new team members, if assigned by the Manager.
• Attend project team meetings and provide feedback to the operations manager on any challenges/issues or successes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Training & development 

Referring to most reviews online, there are many learning opportunities when you join IQVIA. Senior and colleagues are mostly supportive and willing to teach new jobbers. The company also has a steep learning curve, very interesting field, and is a good company to learn about healthcare. There will be a lot of valuable projects to improve your skills and competence in the field you choose.

Benefits

Aside from an attractive salary, by joining IQVIA Malaysia, you will also get the following benefits:

• Health insurance, monthly healthcare allowance
• Performance bonus
• Training and development
• Career progression
• Annual leave

Career progression

There is no specific information related to career progression in IQVIA Malaysia. However, most of its employees convey through their online reviews that the company does provide career development. As the company gives performance bonuses, the chance to develop your career is usually influenced by your performance.

Work-life balance

IQVIA Malaysia applies regular working hours, Monday to Friday. It means that you will be working 8 or 9 hours per day or 40-45 hours per week. With this working arrangement, having a good work-life balance should be easier as you can spend more time on your personal life on the weekend. 

Company culture

Overall, the working culture in IQVIA is well-rated with a scale of 4 out of 5. Most employees state that the company has a great environment for working and developing skills with supportive and friendly colleagues & superiors. 

About you

If you want to apply for this role, you need to meet the requirements below:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or healthcare-related field.
• Good knowledge of medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of applicable Safety Databases and any other internal/Client applications.
• Knowledge of applicable global, regional, and local clinical research regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions/guidelines, utilize initiative, and work independently.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new skills across Safety service lines.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ensure quality of deliverables according to the agreed terms.
• Flexibility to operate in shifts.

How to apply

To apply to this position, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page. We will direct you to IQVIA Malaysia's official link for this vacancy. Make sure you have read the job details and requirements above.

Sources

The sources below were used in researching this page:

• glassdoor.com/Reviews/IQVIA-Kuala-Lumpur-Reviews-EI_IE8347.0,5_IL.6,18_IM1100.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng
• jobstreet.com.my/en/companies/997354-iqvia-malaysia
• glassdoor.com/Benefits/IQVIA-Malaysia-Benefits-EI_IE8347.0,5_IL.6,14_IN170.htm