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Meddra Specialist | Senior Process Compliance Review & Analysis

Fortrea
4+ years
INR 8 LPA – 14 LPA
Pune, India
1 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: 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

MedDRA Specialist | Senior Process Compliance Review & Analysis

Location: Pune
Work Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full Time


Job Overview

The MedDRA Specialist | Senior Process Compliance Review & Analysis is responsible for delivering high-quality pharmacovigilance and quality review services to internal and external clients while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements, company procedures, and quality standards. The role focuses on quality review, process compliance, safety data management, CAPA management, trend analysis, and continuous process improvement within Pharmacovigilance operations.

MedDRA Certification is preferred for this position.


Summary of Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of assigned quality review activities across projects.

  • Compile quality metrics and identify trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Assist in addressing periodic client quality reviews and ad-hoc quality findings.

  • Prepare initial drafts of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.

  • Review safety cases, regulatory submissions, labeling documents, and pharmacovigilance deliverables, including:

    • Annual Reports

    • IND Reports

    • PSURs

    • PADERs

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

    • Core Data Sheets

    • USPI

    • SPCs

    • Medication Guides

  • Support quality operations related to adverse event management across clinical trials and post-marketing activities.

  • Review and manage expedited adverse events, product quality complaints, and medical information cases.

  • Ensure submissions to clients and regulatory authorities are completed within required timelines.

  • Manage assigned CAPAs and ensure timely closure with appropriate documentation.

  • Participate in process reviews and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

  • Develop and maintain training schedules and training materials for new and existing team members.

  • Lead discussions on quality findings and identify opportunities for operational excellence.

  • Share best practices across projects and teams.

  • Support client audits, regulatory inspections, and external audits.

  • Draft quality management plan sections for assigned projects.

  • Support clients during regulatory inspections with guidance from Quality Leads and Managers.

  • Promote standardized, efficient, and compliant operational processes.

  • Review and respond to:

    • Medical information inquiries

    • Product quality complaints

    • General pharmacovigilance-related queries

  • Review information received through phone calls, emails, and other communication channels.

  • Execute drug safety data management activities, including:

    • Call intake review

    • Case documentation review

    • Case follow-up activities

  • Guide and support Safety Associates in handling voice calls when required.

  • Perform quality control reviews, reconciliation activities, and metric tracking.

  • Analyze operational and quality data to identify process improvement opportunities.

  • Review analyses performed by others and drive excellence initiatives.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.


Qualifications (Minimum Required)

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in:

    • Medicine

    • Alternative Medicine

    • Medical Sciences

    • Pharmaceutical Sciences

    • Nursing

    • Life Sciences

    • Related Healthcare Disciplines

  • Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • Minimum 4 years of experience within:

    • Pharmaceutical Industry

    • Biotechnology Industry

    • CRO Industry

  • Primary experience in:

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • Drug Safety

    • Safety Writing

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in:

    • Peer Review

    • Quality Review

    • Compliance Review

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP)

    • FDA Regulations

    • EU Pharmacovigilance Guidelines

    • Drug Safety Regulations

  • In-depth understanding of:

    • Case Processing

    • Medical Assessment

    • Safety Data Review

    • Pharmacovigilance Quality Processes

  • Knowledge of Quality Assurance methodologies.

  • Awareness of Lean and Continuous Improvement concepts.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.