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Compliance Lead - Clinical Safety And Pharmacovigilance

Soterius
5-8 years
INR 8 LPA – 18 LPA
Noida, India
1 June 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

COMPLIANCE LEAD – CLINICAL SAFETY & PHARMACOVIGILANCE

Location: Noida, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5–8 Years
Department: Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance / Quality & Compliance


POSITION SUMMARY

The Compliance Lead – Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance is responsible for ensuring operational, regulatory, quality, and IT compliance across assigned pharmacovigilance projects. The role involves oversight of compliance activities, audit and inspection readiness, training management, quality documentation, adverse event processing oversight, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

The position serves as a key liaison between internal teams, clients, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure adherence to global pharmacovigilance regulations, company policies, quality standards, and contractual obligations.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance & Quality Oversight

  • Ensure compliance across assigned projects covering:

    • Operational Compliance

    • Regulatory Compliance

    • Quality Management Systems

    • IT Compliance Requirements

  • Support ongoing adherence to industry regulations and quality standards.

  • Monitor compliance metrics and identify areas requiring corrective action.

  • Ensure implementation of quality and compliance initiatives across projects.


Pharmacovigilance Operations

  • Record and review Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and safety data within safety databases.

  • Support post-marketing and clinical trial safety reporting activities.

  • Ensure case processing activities comply with:

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Client agreements

    • Internal SOPs

    • Global Pharmacovigilance standards

  • Maintain high levels of accuracy, consistency, and quality in safety data management.


Project Governance & Compliance Management

  • Take ownership of assigned compliance projects and deliverables.

  • Ensure project timelines and quality standards are consistently achieved.

  • Monitor project documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

  • Identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

  • Escalate quality or operational concerns to management when necessary.


Audit & Inspection Readiness

  • Support departmental audit and inspection activities.

  • Participate in:

    • Internal Audits

    • Client Audits

    • Regulatory Inspections

    • Quality Assessments

  • Coordinate audit preparation activities and documentation reviews.

  • Assist with CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) development and tracking.

  • Represent the department during audits and inspections as required.


Training & Development

  • Support training compliance across assigned functions.

  • Train and mentor team members on compliance requirements and best practices.

  • Identify skill gaps and recommend training programs.

  • Maintain training documentation and compliance records.

  • Contribute to onboarding and continuous learning initiatives.


Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives.

  • Identify opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.

  • Participate in compliance monitoring programs.

  • Drive implementation of best practices and lessons learned.


Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with:

    • Internal Teams

    • Clients

    • Vendors

    • Quality Assurance Functions

    • Regulatory Stakeholders

  • Ensure compliance with contractual agreements and regulatory obligations.

  • Communicate project status, compliance risks, and mitigation plans effectively.


Documentation & SOP Management

  • Author, review, and update:

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Work Instructions

    • Compliance Documentation

    • Quality Management Documents

    • Training Materials

  • Ensure document control and version management processes are followed.

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation at all times.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Pharmacovigilance Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

  • Adverse Event Processing

  • ICSR Management

  • Clinical Safety Reporting

  • Post-Marketing Surveillance

  • Pharmacovigilance Operations

  • Safety Database Management


Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

Working knowledge of:

  • ICH Guidelines

  • GVP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practices)

  • FDA Regulations

  • EMA Regulations

  • Global Pharmacovigilance Regulations

  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)

  • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)


Quality & Audit Management

Experience in:

  • Audit Readiness

  • Inspection Management

  • CAPA Management

  • Compliance Monitoring

  • Risk Assessment

  • Quality Documentation Review


Systems Knowledge

Experience with one or more of the following:

  • Argus Safety

  • ARISg

  • Veeva Safety

  • Oracle Safety Systems

  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)

  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)