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Case Processing Specialist

Abbott
Abbott
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
10 March 19, 2026
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

Case Processing Specialist

Company: Abbott
Location: Mumbai, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: Typically 2+ Years (ICSR Processing / Pharmacovigilance)
Qualification: Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Information Management or equivalent
Salary Range: Not Specified

Job Overview

Abbott is hiring a Case Processing Specialist responsible for end-to-end processing of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) for pharmacovigilance activities.

The role involves triaging, processing, medical review, and coding of adverse event cases received from multiple sources including spontaneous reports, non-interventional studies, literature, and regulatory authorities. The specialist ensures compliance with global regulations, internal SOPs, and timelines while maintaining high-quality safety data.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Case Processing & Management

Perform full case processing of spontaneous and solicited ICSRs.

Handle cases from NIODCS, literature, regulatory authorities, and partner sources.

Ensure timely processing in line with regulatory requirements and SOPs.

  1. Case Triage & Prioritization

Prioritize incoming ICSRs based on regulatory timelines and requirements.

Manage workload efficiently to meet global reporting standards.

  1. Medical Review & Causality Assessment

Perform medical review for selected cases.

Determine company causality for solicited ICSRs where applicable.

Ensure clinical accuracy and completeness of case data.

  1. Coding & Data Entry

Code adverse events, medications, medical history, and lab data using MedDRA conventions.

Ensure accurate and consistent coding of safety data.

  1. Case Verification & Follow-up

Verify case data and finalize case versions.

Initiate follow-up queries and obtain missing information.

Handle case amendments, deletions, and updates.

  1. Quality & Compliance

Ensure adherence to global pharmacovigilance regulations and internal SOPs/WIs.

Support case data reconciliation and data clean-up activities.

Assist in late case investigations and CAPA recommendations.

  1. System & Process Support

Support safety database updates and data migration activities.

Assist in maintaining and updating SOPs and work instructions.

Collaborate on process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

Pharmacovigilance Expertise

Strong understanding of ICSR processing and safety reporting.

Knowledge of MedDRA coding conventions.

Understanding of pharmacovigilance regulations and workflows.

Technical Skills

Experience with drug safety databases.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Familiarity with case processing systems and workflows.

Analytical Skills

Attention to detail and data accuracy.

Ability to analyze and verify clinical safety data.

Communication

Good command of English (written and verbal).

Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams.

Operational Skills

Ability to manage timelines and prioritize workload.

Capability to work under supervision while ensuring quality outputs.

Basic Qualifications

Degree in life sciences, nursing, information management or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of experience in ICSR processing

Experience with pharmacovigilance systems and medical coding

Preferred Competencies

Experience with drug safety databases

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety processes

Training in pharmacovigilance systems and workflows

Key Competencies

ICSR case processing and safety data management

Medical review and causality assessment

Pharmacovigilance compliance and reporting

Data coding and verification

Quality and process adherence

About the Company

Abbott is a global healthcare company focused on developing innovative products and technologies across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The company is committed to improving health outcomes through science-based solutions and operates in over 160 countries worldwide.