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Assoc Dir, Medical Safety

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 July 8, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

 

Associate Director – Medical Safety

Location: Bengaluru, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Hybrid


Job Summary:

IQVIA is hiring an Associate Director – Medical Safety for its global pharmacovigilance operations based in Bengaluru. This leadership role is ideal for experienced physicians seeking to manage PV deliverables, drive safety strategy, and lead global medical safety teams across clinical trials and post-marketing activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong medical background, hands-on PV experience, and people management capabilities to ensure drug safety excellence.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead medical review of trial-related AEs and post-marketing ADRs including narrative quality, seriousness, causality, and coding.

  • Oversee safety strategy development including contributions to PSURs, PBRERs, RMPs, and DSURs.

  • Serve as global safety physician across multiple clinical programs ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.

  • Provide expert review and medical sign-off on protocols, IBs, CRFs, and Project Safety Plans.

  • Guide medical safety input in client meetings, DSMBs, Safety Monitoring Committees, and regulatory communications.

  • Line manage a team of physicians and ensure effective delivery, training, and engagement.

  • Participate in bid defense meetings, feasibility evaluations, and RFP responses in partnership with Business Development.

  • Support regulatory audits and inspections related to medical safety.

  • Champion continuous improvement, staff mentoring, and global alignment of safety processes.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Medical degree from a recognized international medical school (mandatory).

  • Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience + 2 years in pharmaceutical or CRO industry in pharmacovigilance roles.

  • Deep understanding of clinical development, global PV regulations, and GVP/ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • Experience in team management, project oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Proven expertise in authoring and reviewing safety documentation including aggregate reports and risk plans.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Strong business acumen and financial management awareness.

  • Valid medical license preferred.


Perks & Benefits:

  • Global exposure across leading pharma and biotech clients.

  • Opportunity to lead multi-region PV projects.

  • Hybrid work flexibility based in Bengaluru.

  • Access to advanced PV tools, resources, and training.

  • Competitive compensation package and benefits.

  • Professional growth through leadership and strategy-focused roles.


About the Company:

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research, real-world evidence, and pharmaceutical consulting services. With a mission to improve healthcare outcomes through data and analytics, IQVIA supports life sciences companies in accelerating innovation and ensuring patient safety across markets worldwide.


Work Mode:

Hybrid – Bengaluru, India


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