Student Assistant

Job Title: Student Assistant (contract - 5 days a week) – Medical Safety

Job Description

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Student Assistant to support our Medical Safety team on a contract basis. You will be involved in a variety of operational and administrative tasks while contributing to the continuous improvement of internal safety processes. This position offers valuable exposure to pharmacovigilance activities within a global pharmaceutical environment and is ideal for students looking to explore a career in drug safety and regulatory science.

What you can expect:

This role provides hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with the opportunity to develop practical knowledge of pharmacovigilance. You'll gain insight into the daily operations of a Medical Safety team and build skills that will help you take the first step in your pharma career—all while continuing your studies.

Key Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Provide general administrative support to the Medical Safety team
• Generate data listings and outputs from safety databases; prepare datasets using Excel functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and charts
• Perform weekly literature surveillance to identify cases, including monitoring the literature mailbox, retrieving relevant publications, and preparing QC lists
• Perform quality checks (QC) on safety and regulatory documents to ensure submission readiness, including:
• Populating front pages
• Formatting and cross-referencing
• Inserting EndNote citations
• Compiling and organizing reports
• Upload finalized documents to relevant systems or shared drives for archiving
• Support creation of visual materials such as PowerPoint presentations and data visualizations
• Maintain internal tracking tools (e.g., Medical Review & Assessment rota)
• Carry out other ad hoc tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum: Recent Diploma or bachelor's degree holder in a science-related discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Interest in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Excel formulas and formatting tools preferred
• High attention to detail, good organizational skills, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team-oriented environment