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Manager, Drug Safety Physician, Pharmacovigilance, Epidemiology & Risk Management

Cencora
Cencora
8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

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Manager – Drug Safety Physician | Pharmacovigilance, Epidemiology & Risk Management

Company: Cencora (Affiliated with PharmaLex India Private Limited)
Locations: Hyderabad, Telangana, India | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Category: Consulting / Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety
Experience Required: Minimum 8 Years
Job ID: R2523541


Job Overview

Cencora is seeking an experienced Manager – Drug Safety Physician to lead pharmacovigilance (PV) and risk management activities across therapeutic areas. This role involves providing medical review and oversight of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring PV teams.

The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, substantial PV experience, and strong expertise in drug safety, epidemiology, and risk assessment. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex global safety cases, interact with cross-functional teams, and contribute to improving patient outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial assessment and medical review of ICSRs in the safety database, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with PV standards

  • Review adverse event details, seriousness criteria, MedDRA coding, suspect drug, concomitant medications, lab results, medical history, and labeling

  • Evaluate causality and provide Company Causality Comments

  • Respond to queries and comments from Case Owners in the safety database

  • Escalate complex case issues to Team Leads or Line Managers as required

  • Identify and document required follow-up information in the safety database

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of medical review and case comments in accordance with internal workflows

  • Train and mentor PV associates on case processing, event capturing, and general pharmacovigilance conventions

  • Acquire and maintain current knowledge of product safety profiles across therapeutic areas

  • Support regulatory and internal compliance through high-quality PV documentation and reporting


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent); Postgraduate degree in any discipline is advantageous but not mandatory

  • Experience: Minimum 8 years in Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, and Risk Management within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry

  • Strong knowledge of ICSR processing, MedDRA coding, causality assessment, and PV regulations

  • Familiarity with safety databases and case management systems


Key Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills

  • Strong interpersonal and team management abilities

  • High sense of responsibility, dedication, and ability to work under pressure

  • Service-oriented with attention to detail and compliance standards

  • Effective communication skills in English – both written and spoken

  • Ability to mentor and guide junior PV team members


Why Join Cencora

Cencora offers a dynamic environment to contribute to global pharmacovigilance and drug safety initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth and impact on patient safety. Benefits may vary by location and are aligned with local market practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Cencora is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment without discrimination on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process.