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Iqvia
IQVIA
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Thane, India
10 Feb. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Details
Location: Thane, India (Home-Based/Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: R1523538
Industry: Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, Clinical Research, Healthcare

Role Overview
The Senior Medical Safety Advisor is responsible for medical safety evaluation, safety data interpretation, and regulatory compliance across clinical and post-marketing programs. The role includes reviewing adverse event reports, conducting benefit-risk assessments, supporting safety surveillance activities, and providing leadership in safety operations. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, regulatory stakeholders, and global safety groups to ensure patient safety and compliance with international regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct medical review and assessment of trial-related Adverse Events (AEs) and post-marketing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), including narrative evaluation, coding review, expectedness assessment, seriousness classification, and causality determination
• Prepare, edit, and medically review Analyses of Similar Events (AOSE) for expedited regulatory reporting
• Review coding for adverse events, serious adverse events (SAEs), serious adverse drug reactions (SADRs), medical history, and concomitant medications to ensure clinical accuracy
• Serve as a medical consultant to pharmacovigilance case processing teams
• Perform medical safety review of clinical trial protocols, Investigative Brochures, and Case Report Forms (CRFs) for appropriate safety content and data capture
• Conduct aggregate safety data reviews, including clinical data, post-marketing surveillance data, literature reviews, and observational studies to maintain product safety oversight
• Support preparation of regulatory safety documents such as Development Safety Update Reports (DSUR), Risk Management Plans (RMP), Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRER), and ad hoc regulatory submissions
• Ensure service delivery meets productivity, compliance, and quality standards within regulatory and contractual timelines
• Provide therapeutic area and pharmacovigilance expertise while leading or supporting safety team members in case assessments
• Maintain and update product safety watch lists, expectedness lists, labeling information, and reference safety information
• Lead and support training initiatives, product transitions, audit preparation, and knowledge sharing activities
• Review and approve Project Safety Plans and Medical Monitoring Plans in accordance with contractual scope
• Participate in project meetings, medical safety team discussions, and client interactions, presenting safety findings as required
• Act as Lead Safety Physician or provide additional safety support for assigned projects
• Provide medical escalation support for medical information activities and EU Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) projects
• Provide 24-hour medical safety support for assigned programs when required
• Contribute to signal detection activities and safety strategy discussions
• Maintain awareness of global medical safety regulations and industry developments

Required Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school with relevant general medical education
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of medical practice
• In-depth knowledge of global clinical research regulations, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines
• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes, including Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and aggregate safety reporting
• Understanding of departmental standard operating procedures and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience working with safety databases and pharmacovigilance systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, clients, and regulatory authorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid medical license or equivalent certification in the country or region of practice
• Experience in pharmaceutical or clinical research industry environments

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience after completion of medical degree, including postgraduate or residency training
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, clinical research, or pharmacovigilance industry (preferred)
• Total professional experience: Typically 5 or more years of combined clinical and industry experience

About the Organization
IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, and commercial insights for the life sciences and healthcare industries. The organization delivers advanced analytics, technology solutions, and domain expertise to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments, improving patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

Hiring Integrity and Compliance
The organization follows a strict integrity-driven recruitment process with zero tolerance for candidate fraud. All information submitted during the application process must be accurate and complete. Any false statements or misrepresentation may result in disqualification or termination in accordance with applicable laws.