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Assoc Medical Safety Dir

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 Medical Safety Director – Kochi, India

Hybrid | Full-Time | IQVIA


Job Summary:

IQVIA is hiring an Associate Medical Safety Director in Kochi to lead and manage pharmacovigilance and clinical safety operations across global projects. This role is ideal for experienced medical doctors with strong clinical practice and drug safety experience, seeking to make a strategic impact in clinical development, post-marketing safety, and regulatory submissions.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform medical review and clarification of AEs/ADRs including seriousness, causality, coding, and narrative quality.

  • Review and approve safety documents: IND Annual Reports, PBRERs, PSURs, DSURs, RMPs, REMS.

  • Oversee risk-benefit evaluations, integrated safety summaries, and safety-related labeling content.

  • Represent IQVIA during client meetings and Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs).

  • Review study protocols, Investigator Brochures (IBs), and CRFs for safety relevance.

  • Provide strategic input on safety deliverables in line with regulatory and contractual timelines.

  • Act as Global Safety Physician or backup on assigned projects.

  • Support escalation and medical decisions for global PV and medical information projects.

  • Contribute to process improvement and maintain awareness of evolving global PV regulations.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Medical degree from a recognized institution.

  • Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience, plus 2 years in pharma or CRO drug safety roles.

  • Strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations, ICH-GCP, FDA, and EMA safety guidelines.

  • Experience in authoring and reviewing DSURs, PSURs, and RMPs.

  • Ability to manage safety activities across multiple studies or programs.

  • Valid medical license preferred.

  • Excellent communication and consulting skills; strong attention to detail.


Perks & Benefits:

  • Collaborate with global cross-functional safety and regulatory teams.

  • Work on impactful, cutting-edge medical research programs.

  • Hybrid work model with flexible engagement.

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and leadership development.

  • Competitive compensation aligned with global pharmaceutical industry benchmarks.


About the Company:

IQVIA is a world leader in clinical research, real-world evidence, and life sciences consulting. With unmatched healthcare data and analytics, IQVIA helps pharma clients bring innovative therapies to market faster while ensuring compliance, patient safety, and global reach.


Work Mode:

Hybrid – Kochi, India (with some flexibility for remote engagement)


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