Associate, Pharmacovigilance Operations/Drug Safety
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LocationRemote
Work moderemote · United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–3 yrs
DepartmentOperations, Clinical Operations
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedAug 25, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live6h ago
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Bachelor's or higher degree in a clinical or closely related field
2-3 years of related experience in biotech or pharmaceutical company
Proficiency in the Argus safety database system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Ability to manage day-to-day operations as well as special projects
Experience reviewing adverse events and regulatory reporting for investigational products
1-2 years of experience in cellular therapy, stem cell transplant, and/or oncology
Post-marketing experience
Working knowledge of MedDRA and WHODrug coding
Veeva Vault experience
Fluent in medical terminology
Skills
Argus
MedDRA
WHODrug
Veeva Vault
eTMF
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
401(k)
Life insurance
Accidental death and disability coverage
Parental leave
Subsidized daily lunches and snacks
Pre ipo equity
Annual bonus
About the company
More than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a commercial-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks.With our purified, high-precision cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients’ blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives.
Summary:
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Responsible for reviewing adverse events and assisting in the determination of regulatory reporting for assigned investigational products
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May serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders for AE reporting issues (i.e. site staff, CRAs, case processing vendor)
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Works in collaboration with other functional groups such as data management, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and medical affairs
Key Responsibilities:
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Serves as the main point of contact for any adverse event questions, requests, and/or reviews within the safety and clinical databases
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Initial review of incoming initial and follow up SAE/AESI reports and issues clinically appropriate queries as needed
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Perform quality control checks and finalization step for each case entered in the Argus database
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Assists in the day-to-day oversight of the case processing vendor including the monitoring of KPIs for vendor assessment
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Serves as the point of contact for any issues noted in the safety database and generates Help Desk tickets when appropriate
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Assists in the preparation of safety reports to be submitted to regulatory agencies
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Assists with literature review, as required
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Evaluation of existing data points and generation of follow-up queries for all reports within protocol specified timelines
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Ensures consistency in the evaluation and assessment of AE reports for completeness, accuracy and legibility for case entry
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Exercises judgement and use of knowledge of FDA and ICH guidelines in performing case reviews
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Contributes to coding of medical terms, procedures, and concomitant medications in a consistent and timely manner
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Maintains contemporaneous status within the eTMF as it relates to relevant safety communications and documents
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Generate scheduled reports from the safety database to share with clinical team as well as fulfilling any ad hoc requests
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Provide subject matter expertise on adverse events
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Attends and contributes to internal meetings as appropriate for role
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Assists in various projects as assigned by direct supervisor and/or PV department leadership
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Review and create study related documents such as Safety Management Plans, safety summaries, and SAE reconciliation
Required Qualifications
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A minimum degree of bachelor’s or higher degree in a clinical or closely related field
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2-3 years of related experience gained in a biotech or pharmaceutical company
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1-2 years of experience in cellular therapy, stem cell transplant, and/or oncology strongly strongly preferred
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Post-marketing experience desirable
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Proficiency in the Argus safety database system
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Working knowledge of MedDRA and WHODrug coding preferred
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Veeva Vault experience preferred
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
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Ability to work independently and in a team setting
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Ability to manage day-to-day operations as well as special projects within a growing company
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Fluent in medical terminology, preferred
Benefits
The anticipated annual salary range (listed above) for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. For remote-based positions, this range may vary based on your local market. Full-time employment positions will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity and annual bonus, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits. Other perks include subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations.
Who we are
We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients. We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all who need them.
We live by our core values of passion, courage, and integrity. Excellence in our work means the chance to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility.
We innovate on a path that hasn’t been paved. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and take calculated risks to achieve our mission. We aren’t afraid to ask “why not” and challenge the status quo.
We maintain a start-up culture of camaraderie and leadership by example, regardless of title.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that celebrating our differences creates stronger, lasting solutions that better serve our team, our patients and their healthcare providers.
Notice to staffing firms
Orca Bio does not accept resumes from staffing agencies with which we do not have a written agreement and specific engagement for a particular opening. Our employment activities, inquiries and offers are managed through our HR/Talent team, and all candidates are presented through this channel only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we rarely outsource recruitment.