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Safety Physician

Abbott
Abbott
5-7+ years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
10 March 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science 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

Safety Physician | Clinical Development & Pharmacovigilance | Mumbai

Company: Abbott
Location: Mumbai, India (Mumbai Development Center – EPD)
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-site
Experience: 5–7+ Years (Minimum 3 years in Clinical Development)


Job Overview

Abbott is seeking a Safety Physician to lead clinical safety oversight, pharmacovigilance activities, and medical strategy across global clinical programs. This role is central to ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and scientific integrity throughout the drug development lifecycle.

As a Safety Physician, you will act as the clinical trial physician, providing expert medical guidance, overseeing adverse event monitoring, safety data analysis, and risk management, while contributing to clinical development strategies and regulatory submissions.

This is a high-impact role for professionals aiming to operate at the intersection of clinical research, drug safety, and global regulatory strategy.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Safety & Trial Oversight

  • Act as clinical trial physician ensuring safety of all study participants

  • Provide medical oversight and scientific expertise across clinical programs

  • Serve as primary contact for medical-scientific queries during trials

Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety

  • Review and assess Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and safety data

  • Perform SAE reconciliation, safety listings review, and signal detection

  • Collaborate with global pharmacovigilance (PV) teams

  • Review case narratives and medical coding

Regulatory & Clinical Documentation

  • Prepare and review clinical safety sections of:

    • Clinical study protocols

    • Investigator’s Brochures (IB)

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

    • CTD Modules (2.5, 2.7)

  • Support responses to Ethics Committees (EC), Ministry of Health (MoH), and regulatory authorities

Risk Management & Safety Strategy

  • Contribute to Risk Management Plans (RMPs), PSURs, DSURs

  • Implement protocol modifications based on safety/efficacy findings

  • Support safety-related updates in informed consent documents

Clinical Development Strategy

  • Support Global Clinical Directors (GCDs) in strategy development

  • Contribute to Target Product Profiles (TPP) and pipeline evaluation

  • Analyze clinical data for insights, label expansion, and publications

Data Analysis & Medical Writing

  • Participate in statistical analysis plans and data interpretation meetings

  • Support clinical study reports and medical writing activities

  • Conduct data mining and integrated safety/efficacy analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work with Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Commercial teams

  • Interact with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) for clinical insights

  • Support product lifecycle management and innovation


Required Skills & Qualifications

Educational Qualification

  • MBBS or MD (Mandatory)

Experience

  • 5–7+ years in pharmaceutical industry

  • Minimum 3 years in clinical development / drug safety / pharmacovigilance

Technical Skills

  • Strong expertise in clinical trial methodology and safety monitoring

  • In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA/EMA regulatory guidelines

  • Experience in pharmacovigilance, SAE reporting, and risk management

  • Familiarity with CTD documentation, PSUR, DSUR, RMP

  • Exposure to clinical data analysis, medical writing, and regulatory submissions

Core Competencies

  • Strong decision-making and risk assessment skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management

  • Ability to work independently in global, cross-functional teams

  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset

  • Leadership and influence without authority


Perks & Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a top global pharmaceutical leader

  • Exposure to global clinical trials and safety strategies

  • Career growth in Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, and Medical Affairs

  • Work on innovative therapies and emerging markets

  • High-impact role influencing patient safety and regulatory decisions


Compensation

  • Salary Range: Not disclosed (highly competitive for Safety Physician roles in pharma industry)


About the Company

Abbott is a global healthcare leader focused on pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, and nutrition. With a strong emphasis on clinical innovation, patient safety, and regulatory excellence, Abbott continues to advance global healthcare outcomes through science-driven solutions.


Why This Role is Elite-Level

This role is ideal for professionals aiming to lead in:

  • Clinical Development & Drug Safety

  • Pharmacovigilance & Risk Management

  • Regulatory Affairs & Global Submissions

  • Medical Strategy & Clinical Leadership

  • Global Drug Development Lifecycle


Application Process

Apply through Abbott’s official careers portal.


Call to Action

If you want to operate at the highest level of clinical safety and drug development, influencing how medicines are evaluated and approved globally — this is your arena.

Step into elite-level pharma strategy, safety leadership, and global clinical impact.
Apply now and take control of your future in clinical development. 🚀