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Manager, Drug Safety Physician, Pharmacovigilance Epidemiology & Risk Management

Cencora
Cencora
3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 30, 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

Pharmacovigilance, Epidemiology & Risk Management

Location: Noida, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Category: Consulting
Posted Date: December 24, 2025
Job ID: R257963
Affiliated Entity: PharmaLex India Private Limited (A Cencora Company)


About Cencora

Cencora is a global healthcare services organization committed to creating healthier futures by improving patient safety and access to life-saving therapies. With innovation, integrity, and collaboration at its core, Cencora partners across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences ecosystem to deliver high-impact solutions worldwide. Employees at Cencora play a critical role in advancing public health through excellence in science, compliance, and patient-focused outcomes.


Position Overview

Cencora is seeking an experienced Manager – Drug Safety Physician to support global pharmacovigilance operations within Epidemiology and Risk Management. This role involves end-to-end medical review of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), scientific oversight, regulatory compliance, and strategic safety decision-making across multiple therapeutic areas.

The ideal candidate will bring strong medical judgment, deep pharmacovigilance expertise, and hands-on experience with global safety regulations, literature surveillance, and periodic safety reporting.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive medical review and clinical assessment of ICSRs within validated safety databases.

  • Verify accurate selection and coding of adverse events, seriousness criteria, MedDRA terms, suspect and concomitant drugs, medical history, laboratory data, causality assessment, and narrative quality.

  • Provide clear and compliant Company Clinical Comments in alignment with regulatory expectations.

  • Respond to medical and scientific queries from case processors and safety teams within the patient safety system.

  • Conduct scientific literature screening and medical triage, including classification of safety-relevant publications.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GVP, GCP, ICH, EMA, and global regulatory guidelines, ensuring consistent implementation.

  • Review and contribute to periodic safety reports such as PSURs, PBRERs, and Risk Management Plans (RMPs).

  • Collaborate with global pharmacovigilance teams on signal detection, risk evaluation, and safety surveillance activities.

  • Train and mentor pharmacovigilance associates on adverse event reporting, medical evaluation, and PV best practices.

  • Escalate complex safety cases and product-related issues to senior management when required.

  • Participate actively in internal project meetings, audits, and regulatory inspections.

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


Required Qualifications

  • Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) is mandatory.

  • Postgraduate qualification in any medical specialty is preferred but not required.


Experience Requirements

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

  • Demonstrated experience in ICSR medical review, global safety regulations, and safety databases.

  • Exposure to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or life sciences consulting environments is highly desirable.


Key Skills and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

  • High level of accountability, attention to detail, and ability to work under regulatory timelines.

  • Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Professional fluency in English (written and spoken).

  • Service-oriented mindset with experience working in corporate or global environments.


What Cencora Offers

Cencora provides a collaborative and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and global exposure. Benefits and compensation packages are aligned with local market practices and may vary by region. Eligibility and effective dates may differ based on employment terms.