Inside Pharmacovigilance: Detecting Risks, Protecting Patients

What happens behind the scenes to ensure new therapies are safe for patients? In this episode of Moving Medicine Forward, we are joined by John Kane, Vice President of Pharmacovigilance and Safety Services at CTI, to explore the critical role of drug safety throughout the clinical development process. John shares how safety teams collect and evaluate adverse event data, navigate complex global regulations, and help protect patients from clinical trials through post-market surveillance. He also discusses the growing impact of AI in pharmacovigilance, the continued growth of North Carolina's Research Triangle, and the rewarding career opportunities available in clinical research. 01:13 – Finding a Career in Clinical Research John shares how he transitioned from nursing into the clinical research industry.  02:14 – CTI's Growth in Raleigh Why North Carolina's Research Triangle continues to attract biotech companies and research talent. 04:55 – Understanding Pharmacovigilance What pharmacovigilance is and how safety teams collect, evaluate, and report adverse events throughout a drug's lifecycle. 07:33 – Protecting Patients Through Drug Development How CTI safety teams monitor risks, identify safety signals, and communicate important findings to regulators and investigators. 09:55 – Navigating Global Regulations The growing complexity of global safety reporting requirements and regulatory compliance. 11:51 – The Role of AI in Drug Safety How AI may improve data processing, signal detection, and scientific literature review. 13:53 – A COVID-19 Success Story John reflects on supporting a large COVID-19 trial and managing high volumes of safety data. 14:38 – Collaboration at CTI Why teamwork and collaboration are key to successful clinical trials and patient impact.  15:32 – Advice for Future Research Professionals Career opportunities in clinical research and how CTI helps new professionals enter the field.