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Patient Safety Associate Ii/Patient Safety Specialist - Japanese

Parexel
Parexel
2-6 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Patient Safety Associate II / Patient Safety Specialist – Japanese Language

Location: India (Remote)
Job ID: R0000035627
Category: Medical Sciences / Pharmacovigilance
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Parexel is seeking a highly motivated Patient Safety Associate II / Patient Safety Specialist (Japanese-speaking) to support global pharmacovigilance and drug safety operations. This remote role, based in India, is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in ICSR case processing, global safety reporting, Japanese PV regulations (PMDA), and end-to-end safety lifecycle management.

The role requires close collaboration with global clients, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with international drug safety regulations while delivering high-quality patient safety outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

General Patient Safety Activities

  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned products’ safety profiles, labeling, SOPs, and global pharmacovigilance regulations

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory reporting timelines and internal quality standards

  • Assist in developing project-specific safety workflows, procedures, and templates

  • Participate in internal, client, and project-specific drug safety training programs

  • Support audit and inspection readiness, including follow-up actions

  • Monitor client-defined performance metrics and maintain compliance targets

  • Mentor junior team members and support onboarding activities

  • Liaise with client stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables


Case Processing & Safety Data Management

  • Monitor and triage incoming safety reports from multiple sources including literature, EudraVigilance, and mailboxes

  • Perform completeness, validity, and medical consistency checks on safety reports

  • Create and process cases in safety databases with accurate data entry as per SOPs

  • Conduct MedDRA coding in line with “MedDRA Term Selection: Points to Consider”

  • Assess seriousness, causality, and expectedness of adverse events

  • Prepare medically coherent case narratives and manage follow-up queries

  • Perform quality control, reconciliation, and compliance checks for ICSRs

  • Support generation of line listings, tabulations, and periodic safety reports


Drug Safety Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

  • Perform quality control of safety reports and expedited submissions

  • Support electronic and non-electronic submissions to global Health Authorities

  • Track, reconcile, and archive submitted safety cases and documentation

  • Assist with SUSAR unblinding and safety information dissemination

  • Collaborate on compliance metrics, late case investigations, and corrective actions


Regulatory Affairs & Database Management

  • Maintain and update regulatory databases for product lifecycle changes

  • Support xEVMPD submissions and tracking via EMA Gateway

  • Create regulatory events, variations, and reports for EU and global submissions

  • Validate regulatory data against SmPC and labeling documents


Literature Search & Review

  • Develop and maintain literature search strategies aligned with client requirements

  • Perform local and global literature surveillance and quality checks

  • Identify valid safety cases and enter them into safety databases

  • Maintain and update local journal lists and search strategies


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes and global safety regulations

  • Experience in ICSR processing, safety databases, and compliance reporting

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities

  • Proficiency in MS Office and web-based PV systems

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail


Language & Regional Expertise

  • Fluent English and Japanese (written and spoken)

  • JLPT N2 or higher certification (mandatory)

  • Hands-on experience with PMDA pharmacovigilance activities

  • Experience working with Japanese-speaking PV teams preferred


Education

  • Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related field

  • Medical, Nursing, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, or patient-facing clinical degrees are an added advantage


Experience Required

  • 2–6 years of relevant experience in Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety / Patient Safety

  • Prior experience in Japanese PV case processing and global safety reporting is highly desirable


Why Join Parexel

Parexel offers an inclusive, globally connected work environment where patient safety and scientific excellence drive every decision. This role provides the opportunity to work on international projects, collaborate with global regulatory bodies, and contribute meaningfully to patient health outcomes—while working remotely from India.


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