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Pharmacovigilance Associate

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ICON
2+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 30, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Pharmacovigilance Associate – Clinical Trial & Post-Marketing Safety (LSMV Database)

Company: ICON plc
Location: Chennai, India
Work Model: Office with Flex (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 2+ Years
Job Requisition ID: JR139660

Job Overview

ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is seeking a skilled Pharmacovigilance Associate to join its Safety and Vigilance team in India. This role focuses on clinical trial and post-marketing safety case processing, with hands-on responsibility for ICSR management using the LSMV safety database. The position plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, data quality, and patient safety across global programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, triage, and process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) in compliance with global regulatory timelines

  • Manage safety inboxes and acknowledge receipt of adverse event cases

  • Perform case book-in, data entry, and narrative writing within the LSMV safety database

  • Code adverse events, medical history, and medications using MedDRA and WHO-DD

  • Apply correct product labeling and perform quality control (QC) checks

  • Assess seriousness, expectedness, causality, and global reporting requirements

  • Finalize case processing and generate follow-up queries as required

  • Process literature-derived ICSRs and ensure compliance with monitoring obligations

  • Support reconciliation activities and contribute to aggregate reporting, including PSURs and DSURs

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve safety-related queries and investigations

  • Maintain compliance with SOPs, SDEAs, KPIs, SLAs, and global pharmacovigilance regulations

  • Assist in mentoring new team members and supporting SOP reviews

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance case processing, specifically in Post-Marketing Surveillance

  • Hands-on experience in clinical trial or marketed product safety case processing

  • Educational qualification in one of the following disciplines:

    • B.Pharm / M.Pharm

    • Pharm.D

    • BDS

    • B.Sc Nursing / M.Sc Nursing

    • BAMS / BHMS

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting standards

  • Practical experience with safety databases, preferably LSMV

  • Knowledge of reconciliation processes and aggregate safety reporting

  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and documentation skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and global teams

  • Commitment to data integrity, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance

  • Ability to manage workload effectively in a deadline-driven environment

Why Join ICON

ICON is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, flexible working models, and comprehensive benefits designed to support professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.