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Pspm Support Associate

Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 May 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

PSPM Support Associate

Company

Fortrea

Location

Bangalore, India

Employment Type

Full-time / Pharmacovigilance Support


Role Overview

The PSPM Support Associate supports clinical safety and post-marketing safety (PSS) operations, particularly in the management of adverse event (AE) processing and safety reporting activities. The role assists in ensuring compliant, timely, and accurate submission of safety data to clients and regulatory authorities across clinical trial and post-marketing environments.

This position operates under the guidance of a Global Safety Lead and contributes to safety system setup, maintenance, reporting, and documentation activities in alignment with regulatory requirements and company SOPs.


Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Operations Support

  • Assist in setup, maintenance, and closeout of global/regional safety projects

  • Support clinical trial and post-marketing safety activities

  • Assist in adverse event (AE) processing and reporting


2. Safety Planning & Documentation

  • Support preparation of:

    • Safety Management Plans (SMPs)

    • Reconciliation Plans

    • Safety-specific study documents

  • Assist in creation of:

    • Job aids

    • Training materials

    • Process templates


3. Systems & Study Setup Support

  • Assist in study start-up system configuration

  • Support ongoing maintenance of safety systems

  • Help manage access requests and training assignments


4. Safety Data Management

  • Support reconciliation of safety databases

  • Assist in tracking and resolving data discrepancies

  • Contribute to data quality checks and safety reporting accuracy


5. Reporting & Metrics

  • Support preparation of:

    • Monthly safety reports

    • Project-specific status updates

    • Metrics and performance data

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of safety-related reporting


6. Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • SOPs

    • Global safety reporting regulations

    • US and international pharmacovigilance requirements

  • Support audit and inspection readiness activities

  • Assist in Trial Master File (TMF) management


7. Communication & Coordination

  • Support internal and external stakeholder communications

  • Assist in preparing safety presentations

  • Collaborate with Global Safety Leads and project teams


Required Qualifications

Education

One of the following:

  • Non-degree + 1 year safety experience OR 3 years relevant experience

  • Associate degree + 1 year experience OR 2 years relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) + 1 year relevant experience

  • Master’s degree + 1 year relevant experience

  • PharmD + 1 year relevant experience

Preferred disciplines:

  • Biological Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Nursing

  • Medical Sciences

  • Life Sciences


Required Skills & Competencies

Technical & Functional Skills

  • Understanding of pharmacovigilance and safety operations

  • Knowledge of AE reporting processes

  • Familiarity with SOPs and regulatory requirements

  • Basic MS Office (Excel, Word) skills


Core Competencies

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to work independently with moderate supervision

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

  • Good organizational ability


Communication Skills

  • Clear written and verbal communication

  • Ability to support training and documentation activities

  • Ability to interact within global teams


Preferred Attributes

  • Mentoring ability (preferred)

  • Prior exposure to pharmacovigilance systems or safety operations

  • Experience in clinical trial or post-marketing safety environments


Work Environment

  • Office-based or remote setup

  • Global clinical safety operations environment

  • Highly regulated pharmacovigilance setting

  • Collaborative team structure under Global Safety leadership


Company Overview

Fortrea is a global Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing clinical development and pharmacovigilance services across clinical trial and post-marketing phases. The company focuses on ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality clinical operations across global studies.


Role Summary

The PSPM Support Associate role at Fortrea supports pharmacovigilance and clinical safety operations by assisting with adverse event processing, safety reporting, system setup, and compliance documentation. The position is entry-to-mid level and requires strong attention to detail, regulatory awareness, and the ability to support global safety teams in a structured, compliance-driven environment.