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Pharmacovigilance Services Specialist

Accenture
Accenture
0-4 years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
10 April 24, 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

JOB TITLE: PHARMACOVIGILANCE SERVICES SPECIALIST

COMPANY: ACCENTURE

LOCATION: CHENNAI, INDIA

FUNCTION: LIFE SCIENCES R&D – PHARMACOVIGILANCE & MEDICAL AFFAIRS


JOB OVERVIEW
Accenture is seeking a Pharmacovigilance Services Specialist to support global life sciences clients in ensuring drug safety, regulatory compliance, and medical affairs excellence. The role focuses on adverse event detection, safety monitoring, and risk assessment across pharmaceutical products, contributing to patient safety and regulatory compliance for leading biopharma organizations.

This position sits within Accenture’s Life Sciences R&D vertical and supports end-to-end pharmacovigilance and medical affairs operations, including safety surveillance, regulatory reporting, and medical communications.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety Operations

  • Perform detection, assessment, and prevention of adverse drug reactions (ADRs)

  • Analyze safety data from clinical trials, healthcare providers, and patient reports

  • Support case processing, safety reporting, and compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations

  • Ensure timely identification and escalation of potential safety risks

Medical Affairs Support

  • Contribute to medical affairs activities including scientific communication and medical insights

  • Support development of medical publications, advisory boards, and educational content

  • Assist in medical information management and communication processes

  • Collaborate with cross-functional medical and regulatory teams

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

  • Ensure adherence to global pharmacovigilance regulations and company SOPs

  • Support compliance with regulatory authority requirements and inspection readiness

  • Assist in documentation, quality checks, and audit support activities

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyze pharmacovigilance and safety data to identify trends and risk signals

  • Prepare reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory submissions

  • Contribute to data-driven decision-making in drug safety evaluation

Team Collaboration & Operational Support

  • Work with cross-functional teams across clinical, regulatory, and medical affairs functions

  • Support small project teams or workstreams under supervision

  • Participate in rotational shifts if required based on business needs


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • 0 to 4 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, or life sciences operations

  • Experience in drug safety, clinical research, or regulatory services is preferred

  • Fresh MBBS graduates may also be considered depending on skill alignment


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

  • MBBS (Mandatory qualification)


KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Core Pharmacovigilance Skills

  • Understanding of drug safety and adverse event reporting systems

  • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes and regulatory frameworks

  • Ability to analyze clinical and safety data

Medical & Scientific Skills

  • Strong understanding of medical terminology and clinical concepts

  • Exposure to medical affairs activities is an advantage

  • Ability to interpret scientific and clinical information

Professional Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

  • Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

  • Team collaboration and stakeholder communication skills

  • Flexibility to work in rotational shifts if required


JOB SUMMARY FOR JOB PORTAL LISTING (SEO OPTIMIZED)
The Pharmacovigilance Services Specialist role at Accenture is a life sciences R&D position focused on drug safety monitoring, adverse event reporting, and medical affairs support. Ideal for MBBS graduates or life sciences professionals with 0–4 years of experience, this role offers exposure to global pharmacovigilance operations, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical safety systems within a leading consulting and technology services organization.