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Pharmacovigilance Services Associate

Accenture
0-2 years
INR 4 LPA – 6.5 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 July 1, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Pharmacovigilance Services Associate

Company: Accenture
Location: Bengaluru, India
Department: Life Sciences R&D – Pharmacovigilance Services
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 0–2 Years

JOB OVERVIEW

The Pharmacovigilance Services Associate is responsible for supporting global pharmacovigilance operations by identifying, processing, and managing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) in compliance with global regulatory requirements and client guidelines. The role involves case identification, data entry, MedDRA coding, adverse event assessment, case processing, follow-up activities, quality checks, and safety database management to ensure timely and accurate drug safety reporting.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ICSR Case Processing

  • Identify, validate, and process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs).

  • Perform case intake, booking, and duplicate checks.

  • Evaluate source documents for reportable safety information.

  • Process clinical and post-marketing adverse event cases.

  • Ensure timely case completion according to regulatory timelines.

Safety Data Entry

  • Enter safety data into pharmacovigilance databases accurately.

  • Extract relevant information from source documents.

  • Maintain complete and accurate case records.

  • Ensure compliance with client procedures and SOPs.

  • Update case information throughout the case lifecycle.

MedDRA Coding

  • Perform accurate MedDRA coding for adverse events.

  • Code medical history and concomitant medications.

  • Ensure consistency in medical terminology coding.

  • Review coding accuracy before case submission.

  • Follow global coding standards and guidelines.

Adverse Event Assessment

  • Assess seriousness, causality, and expectedness of adverse events.

  • Review product labeling during case assessment.

  • Escalate potential safety concerns to Medical Reviewers.

  • Support ongoing safety signal monitoring.

  • Document assessment outcomes appropriately.

Case Narrative Preparation

  • Draft and update medical case narratives.

  • Prepare clear and concise safety summaries.

  • Maintain consistency with client narrative templates.

  • Update company comments and causality assessments.

  • Ensure narrative quality and completeness.

Follow-up Activities

  • Identify missing safety information.

  • Initiate follow-up requests for incomplete cases.

  • Track pending follow-up activities.

  • Update cases upon receipt of additional information.

  • Maintain communication records related to follow-up.

Quality Assurance

  • Perform self-quality checks before case submission.

  • Conduct validation and consistency checks.

  • Correct discrepancies identified during review.

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards.

  • Maintain high accuracy and productivity metrics.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Follow global pharmacovigilance regulations and client guidelines.

  • Meet regulatory submission timelines.

  • Prioritize cases based on due dates and project requirements.

  • Maintain compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.

  • Archive case-related communications appropriately.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

  • 0–2 years of Pharmacovigilance experience

Preferred

  • 1–3 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety

  • Experience in ICSR Case Processing

  • Safety Database experience

  • MedDRA Coding experience