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Drug Safety Physician

2-3 years
Not Disclosed
10 June 5, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBBS, MD, PharmD, or PhD 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

 

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Drug Safety Physician – Chennai | ICON Careers

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Apply as a Drug Safety Physician at ICON, Chennai. Clinical experience of 2–3 years required. Join a global leader in clinical research and pharmacovigilance.

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Drug Safety Physician – ICON plc | Chennai, India

Job Summary

ICON plc, a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence, is hiring a Drug Safety Physician for its Chennai office. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring patient safety across clinical and post-marketing settings by evaluating adverse events and maintaining regulatory compliance. Ideal for licensed physicians with 2 to 3 years of hospital-based clinical experience, this opportunity offers a dynamic, high-impact position within a collaborative pharmacovigilance team.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assess adverse events (serious and non-serious) for seriousness, expectedness, listedness, and relatedness using MedDRA coding

  • Review and interpret patient safety data, including line listings, annual safety reports, and PSURs

  • Escalate safety issues and consult with internal and client teams for resolution

  • Train project teams on safety reporting regulations and expedited reporting standards

  • Contribute to client meetings and project-specific procedures

  • Support code-break activities and provide medical input on product-related safety documents

  • Advise clients on pharmacovigilance regulatory requirements and global safety best practices

  • Guide Medical and Safety Services staff on regulatory reporting standards


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Licensed medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent)

  • 2–3 years of hospital-based clinical experience (diagnosis and treatment)

  • Prior experience in pharmacovigilance or clinical research preferred

  • Proficiency in pharmacovigilance databases and safety reporting tools

  • Familiarity with MedDRA, ICH-GCP, and GVP guidelines

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple safety data streams


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with annual performance bonus

  • Comprehensive medical and life insurance for employees and dependents

  • Flexible annual leave and country-specific holiday entitlements

  • Global Employee Assistance Program (LifeWorks) for mental well-being

  • Retirement planning and financial wellness offerings

  • Optional benefits such as fitness reimbursements, transport subsidies, and childcare support

  • Access to global clinical knowledge network and leadership mentoring


Company Description

ICON plc is a top-tier Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and biostatistics. With a global footprint and deep industry expertise, ICON partners with leading pharmaceutical and biotech firms to accelerate medical innovations and enhance patient safety worldwide.


Work Mode

On-site – Chennai, India


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If you're a qualified physician ready to advance your career in drug safety and clinical development, we encourage you to apply today. Be part of ICON’s mission to improve global health through innovation in clinical research.

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