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Pharmacovigilance Project Lead

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Oct. 13, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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 Project Lead – ICON plc

Location: India – Chennai / Bangalore
Work Type: Office With Flex
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Requisition ID: JR136836
Posted: Yesterday


Company Overview

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence. Join us in shaping the future of clinical development.


Role Overview

The Pharmacovigilance Project Lead will oversee strategic management of safety monitoring and reporting for clinical trials and post-marketing activities. This role ensures regulatory compliance, leads pharmacovigilance projects, and drives initiatives to enhance patient safety and data integrity.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage pharmacovigilance projects, including safety data collection, evaluation, and reporting.

  • Develop and implement strategies for effective management of adverse event reports and regulatory compliance.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (clinical operations, regulatory affairs, data management) to support project objectives and resolve safety-related issues.

  • Ensure timely preparation and submission of safety reports, including periodic safety updates and risk assessments, to regulatory authorities and sponsors.

  • Provide leadership, guidance, training, and mentoring to pharmacovigilance teams.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field (advanced degree or pharmacovigilance certification is a plus).

  • Proven experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety, with strong knowledge of safety reporting and regulatory requirements.

  • Strong leadership and project management skills; experience managing complex pharmacovigilance projects and cross-functional teams.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; track record of improving safety monitoring processes.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.


Benefits

ICON offers competitive compensation along with benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including:

  • Various annual leave entitlements

  • Health insurance options for employees and families

  • Retirement planning benefits

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour access to specialized professionals)

  • Life assurance

  • Flexible, country-specific optional benefits (childcare vouchers, gym memberships, travel passes, health assessments, etc.)


Diversity & Inclusion

ICON is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with medical conditions or disabilities during the application process.


Application Encouragement

Even if you don’t meet all listed requirements, you are encouraged to apply – you may be exactly what ICON is looking for.