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Functional Quality Associate Ii

Fortrea
Fortrea
2+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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

Functional Quality Associate II – Pharmacovigilance

Job ID: 256051
Location: Mumbai, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Function: Clinical Quality / Pharmacovigilance
Industry: Pharmaceuticals / CRO / Life Sciences
Work Mode: Office-based or Remote


Role Overview

We are seeking a Functional Quality Associate II to support global pharmacovigilance and clinical safety operations. This role is responsible for performing quality reviews of safety data, regulatory documents, and pharmacovigilance processes to ensure compliance with global regulatory standards and client requirements.

The position plays a critical role in maintaining high-quality safety reporting across clinical and post-marketing environments while supporting audits, inspections, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

Quality Review & Compliance

  • Perform quality review of individual case safety reports (ICSRs) and safety-related documentation

  • Conduct ongoing review of safety reports and regulatory documents, including PSURs, PADERs, IND annual reports, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, and core data sheets

  • Review expedited adverse events, product quality complaints, and medical information cases to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance

  • Support global regulatory submissions and labeling documentation as per sponsor and regulatory requirements

Metrics, CAPA & Process Improvement

  • Compile quality metrics, analyze trends, and support periodic client quality reviews

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)

  • Monitor CAPA effectiveness in coordination with project and quality management teams

  • Identify quality risks and propose process improvement strategies

Audit & Inspection Support

  • Support internal, client, and regulatory audits and inspections

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of Quality Management Plans for assigned projects

  • Coordinate with project teams to support sponsors during regulatory inspections

Safety Operations Support

  • Execute drug safety data management activities including call intake review, case follow-up, and documentation review

  • Review and respond to medical information queries and product quality complaints via phone, email, or other communication channels

  • Guide and support safety associates in managing voice calls and safety workflows

  • Perform reconciliation and ongoing QC of defined pharmacovigilance process steps

Training & Knowledge Sharing

  • Support development and tracking of training plans and materials for new hires and existing team members

  • Participate in quality forums to discuss errors, best practices, and continuous improvement opportunities


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Medicine, Alternative Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related discipline


Required Experience

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry

  • Hands-on experience in Pharmacovigilance, Safety Writing, or Case Processing, with exposure to peer review or quality review activities

  • Strong understanding of case processing, safety assessment, and global safety reporting requirements


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience generating quality metrics, trend analysis, and CAPA documentation

  • Experience performing quality review of safety cases from medical, scientific, and documentation perspectives

  • Familiarity with medical device safety reporting

  • Experience supporting regulatory audits and inspections


Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of medical and drug terminology

  • Working knowledge of ICH guidelines, GCP, GVP, EU and FDA pharmacovigilance regulations

  • Ability to analyze data, identify quality trends, and recommend corrective actions

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions

  • High attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications


Work Environment

This role operates in an office-based or remote work environment, depending on business requirements.