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Pharmacovigilance Services New Associate

Accenture
Accenture
0-2 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Job Title: Pharmacovigilance Services – New Associate
Job ID: AIOC-S01624360
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 0–2 Years
Location: Chennai, India
Industry: Pharmacovigilance | Drug Safety | Life Sciences


About the Role

We are hiring a Pharmacovigilance Services – New Associate to support drug safety and surveillance activities within the Life Sciences R&D vertical. This entry-level role is ideal for pharmacy and life sciences graduates seeking to build a career in pharmacovigilance and regulatory drug safety operations.

The position focuses on Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) processing, adverse event reporting, and compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations. The role operates under defined guidelines and supervision, offering structured learning and hands-on exposure to global drug safety processes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform case identification, intake, and data entry for ICSRs in pharmacovigilance safety databases

  • Conduct MedDRA coding, case processing, quality checks, and follow-ups in line with client-specific SOPs

  • Support timely submission of safety cases to global health authorities as per regulatory timelines

  • Ensure compliance with applicable global pharmacovigilance regulations and client guidelines

  • Handle routine pharmacovigilance tasks by following established processes and standard operating procedures

  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of assigned work

  • Maintain documentation and ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency

  • Work in rotational shifts, if required, based on business needs


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
    OR

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline


Experience Requirements

  • 0 to 2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or life sciences operations

  • Freshers with relevant academic exposure or internships in pharmacovigilance are encouraged to apply


Skills and Competencies

  • Basic understanding of pharmacovigilance and drug safety surveillance concepts

  • Knowledge of adverse event reporting and ICSR lifecycle is an advantage

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to follow defined processes and work under supervision

  • Good communication and documentation skills

  • Willingness to work in a team-based environment

  • Flexibility to work in rotational shifts


About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services organization with strong capabilities in digital, cloud, security, and intelligent operations. Serving clients across more than 120 countries, Accenture supports life sciences organizations across research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and patient services. With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, Accenture enables global biopharma companies to improve patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.


Career Growth Opportunity

This role provides a strong foundation for long-term growth in pharmacovigilance, drug safety operations, regulatory affairs, and life sciences consulting. Candidates gain exposure to global safety databases, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.