Associate Intern, Pharmacovigilance (12 month contract)

Position overview

We are seeking a motivated, tech-comfortable PV Associate-Intern to join our Pharmacovigilance team for a one-year contract. This role provides hands-on experience in drug safety operations with a strong focus on utilizing our custom automation tools and AI platforms. Ideal for candidates with a healthcare or pharmacology background who are enthusiastic about working in a digital, automated PV setting.

• Key responsibilities
• Support pharmacovigilance operations, including adverse event processing, literature review, signal detection, and preparation of Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRER).
• Effectively use and navigate our internal Python-based automation tools to optimize workflows such as data extraction, processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Run automated scripts and pipelines for routine tasks, input data accurately, review outputs for quality, and flag any issues to the team.
• Leverage AI tools for literature search analysis, signal detection support, and PBRER contributions.
• Perform data management, quality control checks, and regulatory compliance activities within our drug safety systems.
• Collaborate with the PV team on day-to-day operations and contribute to process efficiency.
• Participate in team training on our custom tools and workflows (training provided from scratch).

Qualifications

• And requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's program in Healthcare, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of pharmacovigilance principles, drug safety monitoring, and basic regulatory requirements (e.g., Health Canada guidelines).
• Strong computer literacy and comfort working with digital tools, software interfaces, and automated workflows in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated aptitude or enthusiasm for using AI tools and basic exposure to Python.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to follow structured processes.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) for documenting work and collaborating in a team.
• Eligible to work in Canada for the full one-year contract duration.