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Associate Medical Safety Director

Iqvia
IQVIA
2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Associate Medical Safety Director

Locations: Bangalore, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Experience Required: 2+ years in pharma/pharmacovigilance
Job ID: R1514647


Company Overview

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and healthcare intelligence. We provide innovative solutions to accelerate the development and commercialization of therapies while improving patient safety and outcomes. IQVIA combines advanced technology, scientific expertise, and data-driven insights to serve pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organizations worldwide.


Role Overview

The Associate Medical Safety Director is responsible for providing medical expertise in the evaluation and oversight of safety data, including both clinical trial and post-marketing sources. This role ensures the medical and scientific relevance of serious adverse events (SAEs) and other safety information, supporting regulatory compliance, high-quality pharmacovigilance, and the continuous improvement of patient safety.

The position also involves leadership and mentoring responsibilities within pharmacovigilance teams, participation in matrix management, and contribution to aggregate safety reporting.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review and medically evaluate adverse events (AEs) and adverse drug reactions (ADRs), including narratives, coding, expectedness, seriousness, causality, and company summary.

  • Compose and review Analyses of Similar Events (AOSE) and contribute to regulatory reporting requirements.

  • Perform coding and clinical review of medical data, including medical history, concomitant medications, and other patient data.

  • Act as an internal consultant to pharmacovigilance case processing teams and provide guidance on safety-related issues.

  • Review protocols, investigator brochures, and case report forms (CRFs) to ensure appropriate safety content and data capture.

  • Provide aggregate reviews of safety data, including clinical trial, post-marketing, literature, and observational study data for DSURs, RMPs, PBRERs, and other regulatory reports.

  • Ensure compliance with productivity, quality, and regulatory timelines and lead initiatives to improve team performance.

  • Provide therapeutic area and pharmacovigilance guidance to safety teams and support product transitions, audit preparation, and knowledge exchange initiatives.

  • Lead, participate in, and oversee medical safety training activities.

  • Serve as Lead Safety Physician or provide medical escalation support as required.

  • Provide 24-hour medical safety support for assigned projects when applicable.

  • Stay updated on global and regional pharmacovigilance regulatory developments and participate in signal detection strategies.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized institution.

  • Clinical Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical practice post-MD (graduate/residency training qualifies).

  • Pharma/PV Experience: 2 years preferred in pharmacovigilance, clinical research, or contract research.

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Sound medical knowledge with in-depth understanding of pharmacovigilance principles, ICSR, and aggregate reports.

    • Familiarity with global, regional, and local regulatory requirements (GCP, ICH).

    • Proficiency with safety databases and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, clients, and regulatory representatives.

  • Licensure: Valid medical license in the country or region of employment preferred.


Why Join IQVIA

  • Lead impactful pharmacovigilance initiatives for high-profile clinical programs.

  • Work with expert global teams to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

  • Opportunity to mentor and develop pharmacovigilance professionals.

  • Participate in high-visibility projects shaping drug safety strategies.


Apply Now on thepharmadaily.com to join IQVIA as Associate Medical Safety Director and drive excellence in pharmacovigilance and medical safety oversight.