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Pharmacovigilance Services New Associate

Accenture
Accenture
0-1 years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
10 April 14, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Pharm/BSc 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 Services New Associate | Drug Safety | Chennai

Company: Accenture
Location: Chennai
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-site (Rotational Shifts)
Experience: 0–2 Years
Qualification: B.Pharm / BSc Nursing / Life Sciences


Job Overview

This is a high-demand entry-level role in pharmacovigilance and drug safety, focused on ICSR case processing, adverse event reporting, and regulatory compliance.

As a Pharmacovigilance Services Associate, you will handle end-to-end safety case processing, including adverse event (AE/SAE/SUSAR) evaluation, medical coding, narrative writing, and regulatory submissions. This role is critical in ensuring drug safety monitoring and compliance with global health authority regulations, making it a strong career path in drug safety, PV operations, and regulatory affairs.


Key Responsibilities

ICSR Case Processing & Drug Safety

  • Perform end-to-end ICSR (Individual Case Safety Report) processing

  • Prioritize, triage, and validate cases from multiple intake sources

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory timelines (TAT, SLAs, KPIs)

Adverse Event Management

  • Process and evaluate AE, SAE, and SUSAR cases

  • Assess seriousness, causality, and medical relevance

  • Perform follow-ups for missing or incomplete safety information

Medical Coding & Narrative Writing

  • Conduct medical coding using MedDRA and WHO-Drug dictionaries

  • Draft case narratives and E2B reports

  • Review source documents for accuracy and completeness

Regulatory Compliance & Submissions

  • Submit safety cases to global safety databases

  • Ensure adherence to GVP, ICH guidelines, and client SOPs

  • Handle data reconciliation, validation, and audit readiness

Quality & Process Management

  • Perform duplicate checks and case validation

  • Monitor and resolve queries, discrepancies, and follow-ups

  • Support audits, inspections, and pharmacovigilance documentation


Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, or Life Sciences

  • 0–1 year experience in pharmacovigilance / healthcare / clinical domain

Core Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Pharmacovigilance (PV) Operations & Drug Safety

    • ICSR Case Processing

    • Adverse Event Reporting (AE/SAE/SUSAR)

  • Hands-on or theoretical knowledge of:

    • MedDRA Coding & WHO-Drug Dictionary

    • Global Safety Databases (Argus, ArisG, etc.)

    • ICH-GCP, GVP Guidelines & Regulatory Compliance

Medical & Writing Skills

  • Good understanding of medical terminology

  • Ability to draft clear and compliant case narratives

  • Strong attention to detail in data validation and coding

Technical & Soft Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office and data handling tools

  • Strong English communication (reading, writing, speaking)

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict regulatory timelines

  • Quick learner with adaptability and analytical thinking


Perks & Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in global pharmacovigilance & drug safety projects

  • Strong career growth in PV, regulatory affairs, and clinical research

  • Exposure to international safety databases and compliance standards

  • Access to training, certifications, and skill development programs

  • Dynamic and performance-driven work environment


About the Company

Accenture is a global leader in healthcare, life sciences, and digital transformation services, supporting pharmaceutical companies in drug safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations. With a presence in over 120 countries, Accenture delivers innovation at scale.


Salary / Compensation

💰 Not disclosed in the job description (Competitive entry-level pharma package expected)


Work Mode

📍 On-site – Chennai, India (Rotational Shifts)


Call to Action

If you want to build a career in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, and regulatory compliance, this role gives you hands-on exposure to real-world safety case processing.

👉 Apply now and start your journey in the high-growth pharmacovigilance domain.