Job Description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve \xe2\x80\x93 we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s health today, we want to hear from you.

McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 17 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we\'re so much more than a distribution company. We\'ve automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.

At McKesson Canada, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that\xe2\x80\x99s vital to us all.

Job Summary

The Drug Safety Specialist is an integral part of the pharmacovigilance team, and is responsible for the identification, collection, documentation, processing and reporting of adverse event data in compliance with Health Canada regulations and client specific requirements.

The Drug Safety Specialist will ensure accurate and comprehensive data entry of adverse event information in a timely manner.

The Drug Safety Specialist is also responsible for supporting the pharmacovigilance team in activities related to quality safety reviews, internal pharmacovigilance auditing, and deviation investigation & management.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Management of adverse events from all relevant sources
• Ensure all adverse events are processed in a timely manner according to client requirements
• Demonstrate diligence in follow-up attempts to ensure all necessary information for case completeness
• Ensure adequate documentation and archiving of all drug safety information and source documentation
• The ability to accurately record and represent relevant information from medical and diagnostic reports and prepare concise narrative summaries of safety information
• The ability to work independently across multiple projects and work collaboratively with other team members and colleagues across disciplines
• The ability to follow established processes and the flexibility to adopt new practices and priorities as required
• Work with clients, as required, to ensure processes and strategies are maintained, internal and external timelines are met, potential issues are communicated, and resolution is achieved in a timely manner
• Support inspection readiness and audits as required
• Manage activities in specific projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize work in a constantly changing environment
• Adhere to professional standards as stipulated by the relevant governing professional bodies
• Participate and assist in departmental continuous improvement activities related to process, quality, and training
• Assist with reviews of aggregate data to identify program trends and communicate these trends appropriately
• Maintain program data integrity through the quality review of program documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Healthcare professional experience (licensed HCP)
• Proficiency in French language skills
• Previous experience in pharmacovigilance activities an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Career Level P3

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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