Pharmacovigilance Quality Analyst, 12-Month Contract

Location Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Job ID R-256894 Date posted 21/07/2026

This is a 12-month contract.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

The Pharmacovigilance Quality Specialist will support the Alexion Patient Services Team for all US approved products. This role will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to adverse events. This role will also provide critical assistance within Patient Services and across Alexion's Commercial organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting Patient Services with pharmacovigilance activities

Case Processing: Collecting and reporting adverse events (AEs) and other safety information reported from various sources in accordance with applicable work instructions and global/local regulatory requirements

Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate and complete safety data and adherence to regulations

Participate in pharmacovigilance training and support the quality team to ensure compliance with requirements

Completing quality review of work as part of finalizing adverse event submissions

Responding to additional information requests from Global Patient Services regarding reported adverse events

Identify potential trends through data analysis

Document management

Support Workforce Manager with Patient Services scheduling

Support Data Intake and Quality initiatives

Maintain confidentiality regarding patient specific information

Essential Education, Experience & Skills:

Qualified candidates should have 1+ years of experience in the healthcare/rare disease industry OR recognized equivalent of education and experience (e.g., case management, social service support, insurance reimbursement, patient advocacy, etc.)

Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to change and react constructively in a high-energy and fast paced environment

Passion for patient-centric strategies

Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and time management

Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism

Independent problem solver, good decision maker, and robust analytical skills

Ability to coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously and work independently

The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without accommodation, to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Desired Experience & Skills:

1+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience

1+ years of Patient Services experience

Proficient Windows based experience includes fundamentals of data entry/typing

Experience working on a Salesforce platform

Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel

Experience using critical thinking to align corporate strategies and current challenges to develop recommendations

At Alexion, you will find a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and a diverse environment where your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of rare disease research and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Ready to lead and inspire? and take the first step towards a fulfilling career at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease.

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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 75,184.80 to 98,680.05.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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