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Manager, Drug Safety Physician, Pharmacovigilance Epidemiology & Risk Management

Cencora
Cencora
3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 31, 2025
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

Manager – Drug Safety Physician

Function: Pharmacovigilance, Epidemiology & Risk Management
Job ID: R257963
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Employment Type: Full-Time | Consulting
Affiliated Company: PharmaLex India Private Limited
Posted Date: December 24, 2025


About Cencora

Cencora is a global healthcare services organization committed to creating healthier futures for people and animals. We deliver innovative solutions across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences. Our team members are central to advancing patient safety, regulatory compliance, and medical excellence.


Job Overview

The Manager – Drug Safety Physician will provide expert medical oversight for pharmacovigilance activities, including Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) review, literature surveillance, signal detection, and risk management. This position requires strong medical knowledge, regulatory awareness, and collaboration with global pharmacovigilance teams to ensure patient safety and compliance with international guidelines.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct medical review and clinical assessment of ICSRs in the safety database.

  • Verify adverse event selection, seriousness criteria, MedDRA coding, suspect and concomitant drugs, lab data, medical history, labeling, causality, and case narratives, providing accurate Company Clinical Comments.

  • Respond to queries from case owners in the patient safety database and assist in data clarification.

  • Perform literature screening and classify safety-relevant publications; provide scientific input for literature surveillance.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GVP, GCP, ICH, EMA guidelines, and implement them appropriately.

  • Train and mentor pharmacovigilance associates on case capture, medical review, and PV conventions.

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

  • Escalate complex case issues to Team Lead or Line Manager.

  • Participate in internal and external audits/inspections and support regulatory readiness.

  • Review and prepare periodic safety reports (PSURs, PBRERs) and Risk Management Plans (RMPs).

  • Collaborate with the global pharmacovigilance team for signal detection and related activities.

  • Perform additional drug safety and risk management activities as assigned.


Required Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).

  • Postgraduate degree in any medical discipline is advantageous but not mandatory.


Required Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, or Medical Review.

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences consulting environments is a plus.


Key Skills and Competencies

  • Strong clinical knowledge and ability to perform medical case assessments.

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and mentoring skills.

  • High responsibility, dedication, and ability to perform under pressure.

  • Service-oriented mindset with prior exposure to corporate or client-focused environments.

  • Fluent English communication skills (spoken and written).

  • Proficiency in pharmacovigilance databases, regulations, guidelines, and SOPs.


Employment Benefits

  • Benefits vary by country and are aligned with local market practices.

  • Competitive compensation and full-time employment package.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and global collaboration.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.