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Pharmacovigilance Reporting Specialist

ICON
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Mexico, India
15 Sept. 10, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Pharmacovigilance Reporting Specialist

Job Details

  • Company: ICON

  • Job Requisition ID: JR155584

  • Department: Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety

  • Locations: Chennai, Trivandrum, Bangalore, India; Mexico City, Mexico

  • Work Model: Office or Home

  • Employment Type: Full-time

  • Job Posted: Recently

Company Overview

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization focused on accelerating the development of new medicines and treatments.

The organization emphasizes:

  • Integrity

  • Collaboration

  • Agility

  • Inclusion

  • Patient-focused research

  • Quality and compliance

Role Overview

The Pharmacovigilance Reporting Specialist will support pharmacovigilance and drug safety activities with primary responsibility for the preparation, analysis, and submission of safety reports.

The role requires strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes, regulatory requirements, safety data analysis, and reporting standards. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure that pharmacovigilance deliverables are accurate, complete, compliant, and submitted within required timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacovigilance Reporting

  • Prepare comprehensive pharmacovigilance safety reports.

  • Prepare and support submission of Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs).

  • Prepare and manage Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs).

  • Ensure reports comply with applicable regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

  • Maintain accuracy, completeness, consistency, and quality of safety information.

  • Ensure pharmacovigilance deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.

Safety Data Analysis

  • Conduct detailed analysis of pharmacovigilance and drug safety data.

  • Identify trends and emerging safety patterns.

  • Assess safety information associated with pharmaceutical products.

  • Review available safety data to support appropriate pharmacovigilance conclusions.

  • Ensure safety information is accurately interpreted and presented in required reports.

Adverse Event Reporting

  • Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure timely reporting of adverse events.

  • Review safety information associated with adverse event reports.

  • Support appropriate processing and reporting of safety cases.

  • Ensure adverse event information is handled according to applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Maintain current knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations.

  • Monitor relevant regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

  • Apply regulatory requirements to pharmacovigilance reporting activities.

  • Ensure all assigned deliverables meet internal quality standards and regulatory expectations.

  • Maintain a strong focus on compliance and inspection readiness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support pharmacovigilance activities, including:

  • Pharmacovigilance teams

  • Drug Safety teams

  • Clinical teams

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Medical teams

  • Quality teams

  • Clients

  • Other relevant stakeholders

Coordinate activities to ensure accurate and timely completion of safety reporting requirements.

Training and Knowledge Support

  • Provide training and guidance to team members on pharmacovigilance reporting processes.

  • Support team members in understanding reporting requirements and procedures.

  • Share relevant regulatory and process updates.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of pharmacovigilance reporting practices.

Quality Management

  • Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality across pharmacovigilance activities.

  • Review deliverables for completeness, consistency, and compliance.

  • Identify potential quality issues and ensure appropriate resolution.

  • Follow applicable internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and client-specific requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Healthcare-related disciplines

    • Other relevant scientific fields

Required Experience

  • Significant experience in pharmacovigilance reporting or drug safety.

  • Experience within a:

    • Pharmaceutical company

    • Clinical research organization

    • Healthcare environment

  • Practical experience with pharmacovigilance reporting activities.

  • Experience preparing or supporting safety reports is highly relevant.

Technical Skills

Strong understanding or experience in:

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • Drug Safety

  • PSURs

  • ICSRs

  • Adverse Event Reporting

  • Safety Data Analysis

  • Regulatory Reporting

  • Pharmacovigilance Compliance

  • Safety Reporting Processes

  • Reporting Software

  • Data Analysis Tools

Analytical Skills

The candidate should demonstrate:

  • Strong analytical ability.

  • Ability to identify trends in safety data.

  • Ability to interpret pharmacovigilance information.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to identify inconsistencies or potential quality issues.

  • Ability to make appropriate observations and escalate issues when required.

Communication and Collaboration Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to communicate safety information clearly.

  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ability to provide guidance and training to colleagues.

Key Competencies

  • Pharmacovigilance Operations

  • Drug Safety

  • Safety Reporting

  • PSUR Preparation

  • ICSR Reporting

  • Adverse Event Reporting

  • Safety Data Analysis

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Quality Management

  • Regulatory Intelligence

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Training and Knowledge Sharing

  • Attention to Detail

  • Communication

  • Team Collaboration

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a pharmacovigilance professional with strong drug safety and safety reporting experience, capable of preparing high-quality regulatory safety reports and analyzing safety data.

The candidate should be comfortable working with cross-functional teams, managing regulatory timelines, interpreting safety information, and maintaining compliance with pharmacovigilance regulations and internal procedures.

Experience with PSURs, ICSRs, adverse event reporting, safety data analysis, and regulatory submissions would be particularly relevant.

Locations

The position is available in:

  • Chennai, India

  • Trivandrum, India

  • Bangalore, India

  • Mexico City, Mexico

Work Arrangement

  • Office or Home

Employment Requirement

Employment with ICON is contingent upon the candidate having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Benefits

ICON may offer a comprehensive rewards package that can include:

  • Competitive base salary

  • Performance-related incentives

  • Health and wellbeing programs

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable

  • Retirement and pension plans

  • Life assurance and disability coverage

  • Employee assistance programs

  • Wellbeing resources

  • Learning and development opportunities

  • Structured training and career development pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where employees feel valued and supported.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process for candidates who require assistance.