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About this Drug Safety Associate role at ICON plc

ICON plc · Onsite · Japan, Tokyo
Drug Safety Associate - Tokyo Osaka - Office Hybrid

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


As a Drug Safety Associate at ICON, you will ensure the safety of investigational drugs and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do:

Your role will involve delivering pharmacovigilance and drug safety work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collect and review adverse event reports from clinical trials and post-marketing sources.
  • Conduct initial assessment and coding of adverse events according to established procedures and regulatory guidelines.
  • Prepare and submit expedited safety reports to regulatory authorities and investigators as required.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of safety databases and tracking systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety data.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant pharmacovigilance and drug safety experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
  • 1-2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferred.
  • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and prioritize tasks efficiently.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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About ICON plc

ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live. If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

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