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Medical Safety Lead

Novartis
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
10 May 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Medical Safety Lead – Global Health

Job ID: REQ-10077883
Date: May 22, 2026
Location: Hyderabad, India
Work Model: Hybrid (12 days/month in office)
Company: Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Division: Development (Global Health / Patient Safety)


Job Overview

The Medical Safety Lead is responsible for evaluating and monitoring clinical safety data across the product lifecycle. The role focuses on signal detection, medical assessment of adverse events, and ensuring regulatory compliance in pharmacovigilance activities.

This position plays a key role in protecting patient safety by collaborating with global cross-functional teams and supporting regulatory decision-making for Novartis therapies.


Key Responsibilities

A. Clinical Safety Monitoring

  • Monitor safety data from:

    • Clinical trials

    • Literature sources

    • Individual case safety reports (ICSRs)

  • Conduct ongoing signal detection and evaluation activities

  • Identify, assess, and track emerging safety signals using both single-case and aggregate data


B. Medical Review & Case Assessment

  • Perform medical evaluation of individual adverse event cases

  • Ensure accurate causality assessment and clinical interpretation

  • Guide adverse event coding and safety data classification

  • Ensure consistency in medical safety review standards


C. Regulatory & Safety Reporting

  • Contribute to responses for regulatory authorities and healthcare professionals

  • Support preparation of core safety documents:

    • Clinical safety overviews

    • Aggregate safety reports

    • Regulatory submission documents

  • Provide medical input into safety reporting and labeling updates


D. Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with global clinical development and safety teams

  • Integrate safety insights into clinical programs and development strategies

  • Manage cross-functional safety issues including:

    • Regulatory inquiries

    • Compliance escalations

    • Risk mitigation actions


E. Safety Science & Strategy

  • Support interpretation of clinical safety data using scientific and statistical principles

  • Contribute to pharmacovigilance strategy across product lifecycle

  • Participate in safety governance discussions and decision-making


F. AI & Digital Innovation

  • Apply AI-enabled tools to improve pharmacovigilance workflows

  • Leverage AI agents to enhance signal detection and safety data analysis

  • Support digital transformation initiatives in medical safety processes


Minimum Requirements

  • Degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Pharmacology, Life Sciences, or Medicine

    • (Medical degree required for roles involving individual case medical review)

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in drug development within pharmaceutical industry

  • At least 2 years of experience in patient safety / pharmacovigilance (preferred)

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Clinical trial methodology

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Scientific and statistical principles

  • Experience in authorship of scientific or safety-related publications

  • Strong communication and analytical skills for interpreting safety data


Desirable Skills

  • Experience using AI tools or digital agents in safety or pharmacovigilance processes

  • Experience managing complex clinical safety issues

  • Exposure to regulatory inspections and safety governance frameworks


Core Competencies

  • Pharmacovigilance & drug safety expertise

  • Clinical data interpretation

  • Regulatory compliance and safety reporting

  • Risk assessment and signal detection

  • Cross-functional stakeholder management

  • Scientific communication and documentation


Work Environment

  • Global pharmacovigilance and clinical safety function

  • Highly regulated environment with strong compliance requirements

  • Cross-functional collaboration across clinical, regulatory, and safety teams

  • Focus on patient safety, innovation, and continuous improvement