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Assoc Dir, Medical Safety

2-3 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

 

Job Title:

Associate Director, Medical Safety


Job Location:

Bengaluru, India


Company:

IQVIA


Job ID:

R1474801


Job Type:

Full-Time


Role Overview:

The Associate Director of Medical Safety provides medical expertise in pharmacovigilance services, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety assessment across clinical trials and post-marketing activities. This role includes medical reviews, project oversight, regulatory submissions, and leadership responsibilities for managing a team of physicians.


Essential Functions:

  • Medical Safety Review:

    • Review and clarify adverse events (AEs) and post-marketing adverse drug reactions (ADRs), including coding, expectedness, seriousness, causality, and company summaries.

    • Compose, edit, and medically review Analyses of Similar Events (AOSE) for expedited cases.

    • Provide aggregate reviews of clinical safety data to maintain product safety profiles.

  • Regulatory Oversight:

    • Provide medical review and edits for regulatory reports including IND Annual Reports, Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSUR), Risk Management Plans, and Drug Safety Reports.

    • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for clinical trial protocols and Investigational Drug Brochures (IDB).

    • Attend Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) and Safety Monitoring Committees for medical oversight.

  • Leadership & Team Management:

    • Line manage a team of regional physicians ensuring project delivery and professional development.

    • Hold bi-monthly meetings with direct reports to discuss project status, timelines, training, and career development.

    • Contribute to service line growth and strategy through participation in global medical safety management.

  • Client & Stakeholder Communication:

    • Represent medical safety findings during client meetings and discussions.

    • Prepare for bid defense meetings, contributing to Requests for Proposal (RFPs).

    • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during internal and external cross-functional project meetings.

  • Medical Support & Escalation:

    • Provide 24-hour medical support as required for assigned projects.

    • Offer medical escalation support for pharmacovigilance projects and regulatory agencies.


Qualifications:

  • Education:

    • Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school.

  • Experience:

    • At least 3 years of clinical practice experience and 2 additional years in the pharmaceutical or associated industry, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

  • Skills & Knowledge:

    • Knowledge of federal and local regulations pertaining to clinical research and pharmacovigilance.

    • Strong leadership, motivational, and influencing skills.

    • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

    • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • A valid medical license or equivalent from the country or region of employment.


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About IQVIA:

IQVIA is a global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence. The company accelerates the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments, improving patient outcomes worldwide.