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Pharmacovigilance Associate

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0-4 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, India
3 May 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs

Pharmacovigilance Associate

Location: Chennai, India / Bangalore, India
Work Mode: Office or Home (Hybrid/Flexible)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Freshers Eligible | 1–4 Years of Experience Preferred
Industry: Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety / Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical / CRO


Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Pharmacovigilance Associate to support drug safety and patient safety monitoring activities across global pharmaceutical and clinical research projects. The selected candidate will play a critical role in collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting adverse event data while ensuring compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and industry standards.

This role is ideal for freshers and early-career professionals looking to build a career in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, adverse event reporting, and regulatory compliance within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.


Key Responsibilities

Adverse Event & Drug Safety Monitoring

  • Collect, review, and process:
    • Adverse Event (AE) reports
    • Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
    • Drug safety data
    • Patient safety information
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with:
    • Global regulatory guidelines
    • Pharmacovigilance standards
    • Internal SOPs
  • Maintain high-quality safety documentation and reporting accuracy.

Signal Detection & Risk Assessment

  • Conduct:
    • Signal detection activities
    • Risk assessment reviews
    • Safety trend analysis
  • Identify potential product safety concerns and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Support ongoing pharmacovigilance and risk management activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:
    • Clinical Operations teams
    • Medical reviewers
    • Regulatory Affairs teams
    • Safety specialists
    • Cross-functional stakeholders
  • Support safety-related investigations and regulatory inquiries.
  • Assist in maintaining strong communication across project teams.

Safety Reporting & Regulatory Submissions

  • Assist in preparation of:
    • Safety reports
    • Regulatory submissions
    • Pharmacovigilance documentation
    • Drug safety summaries
  • Ensure all safety activities comply with:
    • Regulatory requirements
    • Industry standards
    • Quality expectations

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards

  • Stay updated with:
    • Pharmacovigilance regulations
    • Drug safety guidelines
    • Industry best practices
    • Compliance standards
  • Support audit readiness and quality management activities within pharmacovigilance operations.

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Required Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:
    • Pharmacy
    • Life Sciences
    • Biotechnology
    • Nursing
    • Clinical Research
    • Healthcare
    • Or related scientific disciplines

Preferred Qualification

  • Advanced Degree preferred in:
    • Pharmacy
    • Pharmacology
    • Clinical Research
    • Drug Safety
    • Healthcare Sciences

Experience Requirements

Freshers Eligibility

  • Freshers are eligible to apply.

Preferred Experience

  • 1–4 years of experience in:
    • Pharmacovigilance
    • Drug Safety
    • Clinical Research
    • Adverse Event Reporting
    • Pharmaceutical or CRO environments

Internship or certification experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety will be an added advantage.