Pharmacovigilance Physician - India
About The Job - Pharmacovigilance Physician
We are looking for motivated and medically qualified physicians to join our growing global Pharmacovigilance team in India. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career medical professionals looking to develop specialist expertise in clinical and post-marketing drug safety while working with international pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences clients.
Working remotely as part of our collaborative global team, you'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of medical safety activities, supporting the safe use of medicines and contributing to programmes that help protect patients worldwide.
About PharSafer®
PharSafer® is a specialist Pharmacovigilance and Medical Services Contract Research Organisation (CRO), headquartered in the UK with offices in India. We support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, advanced therapy, medical device and cosmetic companies throughout the product lifecycle, delivering high-quality pharmacovigilance, medical, regulatory and compliance services.
As our global operations continue to grow, we are looking to expand our team with talented physicians who are passionate about patient safety, continuous learning and delivering excellence for our clients.
The Role
As a Pharmacovigilance Physician, you will play an important role in the medical review and evaluation of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and other safety information. Working alongside experienced Pharmacovigilance Physicians and Drug Safety professionals, you will contribute to medically sound safety assessments while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.
This role offers excellent exposure to a broad range of pharmacovigilance activities and provides a strong foundation for developing a long-term career within medical safety, with a range of responsibilities including:
Key Responsibilities:
Medical Review & Case Assessment
- Perform medical triage of safety reports.
- Undertake medical review of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and other safety reports within validated safety databases.
- Conduct MedDRA coding assessments and confirmations.
- Identify, approve and undertake follow-up requirements for ICSRs and other safety reports where required.
- Perform causality assessments for reported adverse events.
Medical Safety Activities
- Prepare Analyses of Similar Events (AOSEs) for applicable Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs).
- Assess literature articles for safety relevance.
- Review and approve literature search strategies.
- Review the safety content of Investigator Brochures.
- Prepare or approve safety sections of clinical trial protocols.
- Perform Medical Monitor responsibilities for clinical trials where required.
Qualifications & Skills:
Essential
- MBBS or MD qualification.
- 0-3 years' experience in Pharmacovigilance or a relevant medical role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A conscientious and professional approach to work.
- A proactive attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a remote, cross-functional team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet timelines.
- Existing right to work in India.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical development and post-marketing drug safety.
- Exposure to pharmacovigilance systems, processes or regulatory environments.
Why Join PharSafer?
Joining PharSafer means becoming part of a specialist global Pharmacovigilance organisation where quality, collaboration and continuous development are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
- Structured training and ongoing professional development.
- A clear career pathway within Pharmacovigilance and Medical Safety.
- Remote working within India.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Company laptop and required software.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced Pharmacovigilance Physicians on international projects across a diverse client portfolio.
Apply Now
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.
*The recruitment process will include multiple stages, including a technical skills assessment conducted by experienced PV Physicians.
**Due to the expected volume of applications, if you do not receive a response within four weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. PharSafer® regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback on submissions.
This is a career opportunity, not a job opportunity.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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