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Functional Quality Associate Ii

Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Pune, Pune city, India
10 May 28, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Functional Quality Associate II

Company

Fortrea – A global clinical research organization providing drug development and pharmacovigilance services to support safe and effective healthcare solutions.


Job Details

  • Job Title: Functional Quality Associate II

  • Job Requisition ID: 256051

  • Employment Type: Full-time

  • Location: Pune, India

  • Work Environment: Office


Job Overview

The Functional Quality Associate II is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery for both internal and external clients in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner.

This role focuses on quality review of safety and pharmacovigilance data, regulatory documentation, and support of compliance processes aligned with global safety standards and legal requirements.


Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Review & Safety Reporting

  • Perform quality review of:

    • Safety reports

    • Adverse event reports

    • Product quality complaints

  • Review samples of safety data for regulatory submissions including:

    • IND Annual Reports

    • PSURs

    • PADERs

    • Clinical Study Reports

    • Core Data Sheets

    • USPI and SPC documents

    • Investigator brochures

2. Pharmacovigilance Operations

  • Manage and review:

    • Expedited adverse event reports

    • Product quality complaints

    • Medical information queries

  • Ensure submissions are completed within required regulatory timelines.

  • Support end-to-end adverse event processing including:

    • Case intake

    • Documentation review

    • Follow-up activities

3. Quality Systems & CAPA

  • Assist in development and implementation of:

    • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

    • Quality Management Plans

  • Ensure CAPA actions are completed and documented.

  • Support identification of quality trends and improvement areas.

4. Compliance & Audit Support

  • Support internal and external audits.

  • Assist regulatory inspections and sponsor audits.

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • ICH guidelines

    • GCP

    • GVP requirements

    • Global pharmacovigilance regulations

5. Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Assist in generating quality metrics and trend analysis.

  • Contribute to process improvement recommendations.

  • Maintain tracking systems and documentation accuracy.

6. Training & Mentorship

  • Assist in training coordination for new and existing staff.

  • Support knowledge sharing on quality errors and process improvements.

  • Guide safety associates in call handling and documentation (as required).

7. Medical Information & Query Handling

  • Review and respond to:

    • Medical information queries

    • Product complaints

    • General inquiries (via phone, email, fax)

  • Ensure accurate documentation and timely response.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD in:

    • Medicine

    • Pharmaceutical Sciences

    • Medical Sciences

    • Nursing

    • Life Sciences

    • Biological Sciences

    • Or related fields


Experience

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in:

    • Pharmaceutical / biotechnology / CRO industry

    • Pharmacovigilance or safety writing

    • Quality review or peer review activities


Technical Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Medical and drug terminology

    • ICH Guidelines

    • GCP and GVP regulations

    • Global pharmacovigilance requirements (EU, FDA, etc.)

  • Knowledge of:

    • Case processing and safety assessment

    • Medical device reporting (preferred)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools


Preferred Skills

  • Experience in:

    • Quality metrics and trend analysis

    • CAPA development and tracking

    • Safety report quality assessment

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to identify issues proactively and implement corrective actions.


Work Environment

  • Office-based role


Inclusion & Accessibility

Fortrea is committed to equal opportunity employment and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request.