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Pharmacovigilance Operations Associate

Amgen
2-3 years
INR 6 LPA – 10 LPA
Hyderabad
1 June 24, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

PHARMACOVIGILANCE OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Company: Amgen
Location: Hyderabad, India
Job ID: R-248109
Work Location Type: On-Site
Category: Operations

 


JOB OVERVIEW

The Pharmacovigilance Operations Associate supports Amgen's Global Literature Surveillance Program by reviewing scientific and medical literature to identify Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and potential safety signals across the company's marketed products. The role ensures compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and contributes to patient safety through effective literature monitoring.


GROUP PURPOSE

The team is responsible for global literature surveillance activities for all Amgen products. This includes reviewing literature articles for signal detection and identifying safety reports from scientific publications.


JOB PURPOSE

To perform routine literature screening and review activities using bibliographic databases such as Embase, Medline, and BIOSIS. The position supports signal detection activities and identification of adverse event reports from published literature.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Literature Review & Surveillance

  • Review weekly literature search results imported into literature citation management systems.

  • Screen citations retrieved from Embase, Medline, and BIOSIS databases.

  • Assess literature articles for potential safety information.

  • Identify publications relevant to Amgen products.

  • Ensure timely completion of weekly literature reviews.


Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) Identification

  • Determine whether literature articles meet minimum criteria for ICSR reporting.

  • Evaluate adverse event information reported in publications.

  • Identify reportable safety cases associated with marketed products.

  • Support case identification activities for pharmacovigilance operations.


Signal Detection Support

  • Review literature for new aggregate safety information.

  • Identify emerging safety trends and potential signals.

  • Support periodic safety reports and signal detection activities.

  • Flag relevant articles for Therapeutic Area (TA) Safety review.


Full-Text Article Management

  • Determine when full-text articles are required.

  • Request and obtain complete publications when necessary.

  • Review full-text articles to confirm ICSR eligibility or signal detection relevance.

  • Manage literature retrieval processes efficiently.


Translation & Communication

  • Coordinate English translations of non-English publications.

  • Work with Local Safety Officers for translation requests.

  • Notify business partners regarding relevant literature findings.

  • Communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.


Quality & Compliance

  • Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.

  • Maintain compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations.

  • Ensure high-quality literature review processes.

  • Incorporate feedback from Case Management and TA Safety teams.


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Pharmacovigilance Skills

  • Literature Surveillance

  • Literature Screening

  • Signal Detection

  • Drug Safety Monitoring

  • Adverse Event Identification

  • ICSR Assessment

  • Aggregate Safety Review

  • Safety Signal Identification

  • Pharmacovigilance Compliance


Technical Knowledge

  • Embase

  • Medline

  • BIOSIS

  • Literature Citation Management Systems

  • Scientific Literature Databases

  • Safety Reporting Systems

  • Microsoft Office Applications


Regulatory Knowledge

  • Global Pharmacovigilance Regulations

  • Literature Surveillance Requirements

  • ICSR Reporting Guidelines

  • Signal Detection Processes

  • Drug Safety Compliance Standards


Additional Skills

  • Scientific Literature Evaluation

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Attention to Detail

  • Time Management

  • Prioritization Skills

  • Quality Review

  • Stakeholder Communication

  • Experience with AI tools and prompts (Preferred)


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Master's Degree in:

    • Pharmacy

    • Pharmacology

    • Life Sciences

    • Biotechnology

    • Clinical Research

    • Healthcare Sciences

OR

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Pharmacy

    • Life Sciences

    • Biotechnology

    • Nursing

    • Related Healthcare Discipline


EXPERIENCE

Basic Requirements

  • Master's Degree with 1 year of pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulatory authority experience in R&D settings

OR

  • Bachelor's Degree with 1–2 years of literature screening, literature review, pharmacovigilance, or safety-related experience


Preferred Experience

  • 2–3 years of relevant work experience

  • 1–2 years of literature review experience

  • Drug Safety Operations experience

  • Pharmacovigilance experience

  • Bibliographic database experience

  • Signal Detection exposure

  • Medical Literature Review experience