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Pharmacovigilance Services New Associate

Accenture
0-1 years
INR 3.5 LPA – 4.5 LPA
Chennai, India
3 June 19, 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 New Associate

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Company: Accenture
Department: Life Sciences R&D – Pharmacovigilance Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Rotational Shifts

Role Summary

The Pharmacovigilance Services New Associate is responsible for supporting drug safety and pharmacovigilance activities by processing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), performing case intake, data entry, MedDRA coding, follow-up activities, and maintaining safety databases in compliance with client requirements and global regulatory guidelines.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring patient safety by contributing to the detection, assessment, monitoring, and prevention of adverse drug reactions and safety risks associated with pharmaceutical products.

Key Responsibilities

Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) Processing

  • Perform end-to-end processing of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs).

  • Review and assess safety information received from various sources.

  • Ensure timely and accurate case processing in accordance with:

    • Client Requirements

    • Global Pharmacovigilance Regulations

    • Internal Procedures

  • Maintain compliance with established case processing timelines.

Case Intake & Case Identification

  • Receive and review adverse event reports from:

    • Healthcare Professionals

    • Patients

    • Clinical Studies

    • Literature Sources

    • Regulatory Authorities

  • Identify reportable safety cases.

  • Verify completeness of case information.

  • Escalate incomplete or critical safety information when required.

Data Entry & Safety Database Management

  • Enter safety information into pharmacovigilance databases.

  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of case data.

  • Update and maintain case records throughout the lifecycle.

  • Follow database standards and quality requirements.

MedDRA Coding

  • Perform medical coding using:

    • MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities)

  • Code:

    • Adverse Events

    • Medical History

    • Indications

    • Other Relevant Medical Information

  • Ensure coding accuracy and consistency with regulatory standards.

Case Follow-Up Activities

  • Initiate and track follow-up requests for missing information.

  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to obtain additional safety details.

  • Update case records upon receipt of follow-up information.

  • Ensure closure of follow-up activities within required timelines.

Drug Safety Surveillance

  • Support pharmacovigilance activities related to:

    • Adverse Event Monitoring

    • Drug Safety Surveillance

    • Safety Data Collection

    • Risk Identification

  • Contribute to patient safety initiatives by ensuring high-quality safety data processing.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Adhere to:

    • Global Pharmacovigilance Regulations

    • Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP)

    • Company SOPs

    • Client-Specific Guidelines

  • Ensure all activities meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

  • Maintain audit-ready documentation.

Quality & Documentation Management

  • Ensure quality and completeness of safety case documentation.

  • Participate in quality checks and process reviews.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Maintain confidentiality of patient and safety information.

Team Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with:

    • Pharmacovigilance Teams

    • Safety Reviewers

    • Quality Teams

    • Supervisors

  • Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.

  • Escalate issues appropriately when required.

Operational Support

  • Resolve routine operational issues following established guidelines.

  • Complete assigned tasks within productivity and quality expectations.

  • Adapt to changing priorities and business requirements.

  • Support organizational goals and service delivery commitments.

Required Qualifications

Education

One of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Biotechnology

    • Microbiology

    • Biochemistry

    • Biomedical Sciences

    • Related Scientific Discipline

  • Master’s Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Biotechnology

    • Pharmacology

    • Related Healthcare or Scientific Discipline

Experience

  • 0–1 year of experience in:

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • Drug Safety

    • Clinical Research

    • Life Sciences Operations

  • Freshers with strong pharmacovigilance knowledge are encouraged to apply.