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Functional Quality Specialist Ii

Fortrea
0-1 years
INR 8-14 LPA
Mumbai, Pune, India
10 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Position Overview

The Quality Review Specialist is responsible for ensuring high-quality pharmacovigilance and drug safety operations across client projects. The role involves reviewing safety cases, regulatory documents, quality metrics, CAPA management, process improvement initiatives, training support, and audit readiness activities.

The position requires strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations, case processing, quality review methodologies, and regulatory compliance standards.


Key Responsibilities

Quality Review & Compliance

  • Take ownership of assigned quality reviews across projects.

  • Review safety cases and pharmacovigilance deliverables for quality and compliance.

  • Identify quality trends and generate quality metrics.

  • Assist in addressing client quality reviews and findings.

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.


Pharmacovigilance Operations

Review and Quality Check:

  • Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)

  • Adverse Event Reports

  • Serious Adverse Event Reports

  • Product Quality Complaints

  • Medical Information Cases

Support:

  • Safety data management activities

  • Case follow-up activities

  • Call intake review and documentation review

  • Expedited adverse event reporting


Regulatory Document Review

Perform quality review of regulatory safety documents including:

  • Annual Reports

  • IND Reports

  • PADERs

  • PSURs/PBRERs

  • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

  • Core Data Sheets (CDS)

  • US Prescribing Information (USPI)

  • Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC)

  • Medication Guides


CAPA Management

  • Draft initial Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.

  • Track assigned CAPAs through closure.

  • Maintain documentation supporting CAPA effectiveness.

  • Coordinate with project managers to ensure timely completion.


Process Improvement & Quality Excellence

  • Participate in process reviews and gap assessments.

  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

  • Analyze quality trends and metrics.

  • Recommend process enhancement strategies.

  • Promote best practices across projects.


Training & Knowledge Management

  • Assist in developing training schedules.

  • Support creation of training materials.

  • Mentor and guide junior safety associates.

  • Participate in quality discussion forums and learning initiatives.


Audit & Inspection Support

  • Support internal and external audits.

  • Assist with client quality reviews.

  • Contribute to Quality Management Plans (QMPs).

  • Support regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities.


Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Generate and analyze quality metrics.

  • Perform trend analysis and root cause evaluations.

  • Develop recommendations for operational excellence.

  • Monitor project quality performance indicators.


Required Qualifications

Education

One of the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Pharmacy

    • Life Sciences

    • Nursing

    • Medical Sciences

OR

  • Master's Degree in:

    • Pharmacy

    • Life Sciences

    • Public Health

    • Medical Sciences

OR

  • PhD in a related scientific discipline

Equivalent industry experience may be considered.


Required Experience

Minimum Experience

  • 3+ years of overall experience in:

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • Drug Safety

    • Safety Writing

    • CRO Industry

    • Pharmaceutical Industry

    • Biotechnology Industry

Quality Review Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of Peer Review or Quality Review experience


Required Skills

Pharmacovigilance Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

  • Case Processing

  • ICSR Review

  • Signal Detection Concepts

  • Adverse Event Reporting

  • Aggregate Reporting

  • Medical Information Management


Regulatory Knowledge

Knowledge of:

  • Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP)

  • FDA Regulations

  • EMA Guidelines

  • Global Pharmacovigilance Regulations


Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Quality Tracking Systems

  • Safety Databases (Argus, ARISg, etc. preferred)


Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Communication skills

  • Stakeholder management

  • Training and mentoring capabilities


Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in the following areas will have an advantage:

  • Quality Metrics Generation

  • Trend Analysis

  • CAPA Authoring and Management

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance (PVQA)

  • Medical Review of Safety Cases

  • Lean Methodology Concepts

  • Process Excellence Initiatives


Work Environment

Work Location

  • Office-Based

  • Hybrid

  • Remote (depending on project requirements)

Travel Requirement

  • Up to 10% travel

  • May include overnight stays based on project and client needs


Career Growth Opportunities

This role can lead to positions such as:

  • Senior Quality Specialist

  • Pharmacovigilance Quality Lead

  • Manager, Pharmacovigilance Quality

  • Drug Safety Manager

  • PV Compliance Manager

  • Global Pharmacovigilance Lead


Ideal Candidate Profile

A professional with:

  • 3–8 years of Pharmacovigilance experience.

  • Strong ICSR review and quality review expertise.

  • Knowledge of GVP, FDA, and EMA regulations.

  • Experience with CAPAs, audits, and quality metrics.

  • Passion for process excellence and patient safety.