Pharmacovigilance Associate
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Pharmacovigilance Associate
- Ongoing, full time position (Hours negotiable)
- Pay scale range: Grade 4 HS4 - HS29 ($83,657.60 to $110,500.00)
- Attractive salary packaging options available
About the role
The Pharmacovigilance Associate manages the pharmacovigilance activities and risk management strategies relating to the collection, evaluation, documentation and regulatory reporting of clinical trial safety events that require Sponsor, Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), regulatory authorities and contract-based reporting.
The Pharmacovigilance Associate provides advice on national and global regulatory processes Including the management of TGA approvals/notifications, deviation assessments and clinical trial registration.
Additionally, the Pharmacovigilance Associate provides expert support to the hospital’s Pharmacovigilance Committee.
About you
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with advanced administrative skills and an ability to prioritise tasks.
- Degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Life, Biological or Health Sciences, Pharmacy
- Relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company or Contract/Clinical Research Organisation
- High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and understanding of national and international pharmacovigilance regulations, guidelines and policies
- Ability to solve technical and procedural problems
- Ability to work independently, with Committees and as a member of a team
- Appropriate computer skills (ie MS Word/ Excel/ safety reporting databases)
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & monthly ADOs
- Flexible, hybrid working practices
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Contact Person: Kylie Shackleton
Contact Details: kylie.shackleton@petermac.org
Closing Date: 11:59pm Tuesday 12 May 2026.
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Position Summary
The Pharmacovigilance Associate manages the pharmacovigilance activities and risk management strategies relating to the collection, evaluation, documentation and regulatory reporting of clinical trial safety events that require Sponsor, Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), regulatory authorities and contract-based reporting.
The Pharmacovigilance Associate provides advice on national and global regulatory processes Including the management of TGA approvals/notifications, deviation assessments and clinical trial registration.
Additionally, the Pharmacovigilance Associate provides expert support to the hospital’s Pharmacovigilance Committee.
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 4: HS4
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Office of Cancer Research
- Clinical Research Support Team Pharmacovigilance
- Committee
- Clinical Trial Investigators
- Clinical Research Staff
- HREC Secretariat
- Biostatistics and Clinical Trials Department (BaCT)
- Parkville Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (PCCTU)
- Clinical Research Managers
- Other disciplines involved in the conduct and support of clinical trials
External:
- External Commercial partner
- Collaborative Research Groups
- Regulatory authorities
- External clinical trial sites
Skills
Essential Requirements:
- Degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Life, Biological or Health Sciences, Pharmacy
- Relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company or Contract/Clinical Research Organisation
- High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and understanding of national and international pharmacovigilance regulations, guidelines and policies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent administrative skills and ability to prioritise tasks
- Ability to solve technical and procedural problems
- Ability to work independently, with Committees and as a member of a team
- Appropriate computer skills (ie MS Word/ Excel/ safety reporting databases)
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated By / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Leadership and Engagement |
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| 2. Pharmacovigilance |
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| 3. Communication |
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| 4. Professional & Personal Development |
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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.