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Assoc Dir, Medical Safety

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 May 20, 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

Job Title: Associate Director, Medical Safety
Location: Bengaluru, India
Job ID: R1474800
Job Type: Full-time


Job Overview:

As an Associate Director, Medical Safety, you will provide strategic medical expertise across pharmacovigilance services, ensuring robust safety oversight on clinical trials and standalone safety projects. This role entails both hands-on medical review activities and people leadership responsibilities, including regional team management and cross-functional collaboration.


Key Responsibilities:

Medical Safety Operations:

  • Conduct detailed medical reviews of trial-related Adverse Events (AEs) and post-marketing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs).

  • Author and review Analyses of Similar Events (AOSE) as required.

  • Provide expert guidance to pharmacovigilance case processing teams.

  • Review aggregate clinical safety data to monitor and manage product safety profiles.

  • Verify AE coding, concomitant medication listings, and clinical data entries for accuracy.

  • Deliver safety insights during client-facing meetings.

Medical Content Review:

  • Review and edit regulatory documents: IND Annual Reports, EU PSURs, DSURs, US Periodic Reports, Risk Management Plans (RMPs), REMS, and Development Risk Management Plans.

  • Oversee safety content in labeling and label change requests.

  • Participate in Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs) and Safety Monitoring Committees (SMCs).

  • Contribute to Integrated Safety Summaries (ISS) and Drug Safety Reports.

Project & Protocol Oversight:

  • Approve Project Safety Plans and Medical Monitoring Plans.

  • Review safety components in clinical protocols, Case Report Forms (CRFs), and Investigative Drug Brochures (IDBs).

  • Serve as Global Safety Physician or support lead roles on assigned projects.

  • Ensure timely delivery of all medical safety deliverables per contractual and regulatory standards.

Leadership & Management:

  • Line manage and support regional physicians; provide mentorship, development plans, and performance oversight.

  • Represent global medical safety at internal and external stakeholder meetings.

  • Facilitate effective communication across leadership and teams.

  • Ensure team engagement and drive strategic objectives.

Business Support & Client Interaction:

  • Lead or contribute to bid defenses, RFIs, and RFPs.

  • Interface with Business Development to assess feasibility of proposals.

  • Represent IQVIA in cross-functional and customer-facing meetings.


Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Medical Degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from an accredited and recognized institution.

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 3 years of clinical practice.

    • Plus 2 years in pharmaceutical/biotech/clinical research industry.

    • OR equivalent education, training, and experience.

  • License: Valid medical license (preferred).


Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance regulations and clinical research.

  • Proven team and project management capabilities.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.

  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Business acumen and financial awareness.

  • Experience with safety reporting documentation and regulatory submissions.


About IQVIA:
IQVIA is a global leader in healthcare data, advanced analytics, and clinical research services. We empower healthcare stakeholders to innovate and improve patient outcomes through intelligent, connected solutions.

Learn more and apply at: https://jobs.iqvia.com