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Safety Physician

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
0-2 years
15-17 LPA
Hyderabad
9 April 23, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBBS, MD Pharmacology 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 – Pharmacovigilance

Location: Pune, India
Company: Syneos Health
Job ID: 25105747
Experience Required: 1–3 years (Not suitable for freshers)


About the Company

Syneos Health is a globally established, fully integrated biopharmaceutical services organization focused on accelerating clinical development and commercialization. With a strong presence across global markets, the organization collaborates with leading pharmaceutical innovators to deliver high-impact healthcare solutions.


Job Overview

The Safety Physician is a critical role within the Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety function, responsible for medical evaluation of adverse events across clinical and post-marketing settings. This position demands strong clinical judgment, regulatory awareness, and expertise in safety data interpretation to ensure patient safety and compliance with global pharmacovigilance standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive medical review and assessment of adverse events for investigational and marketed products

  • Apply medical judgment to ensure accurate causality assessment, case evaluation, and safety signal identification

  • Work closely with Pharmacovigilance (PV) and Drug Safety teams to maintain consistency in medical evaluation

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, and internal SOPs

  • Utilize safety databases such as ARGUS and coding dictionaries including MedDRA and WHO-DRL

  • Identify and escalate potential safety concerns or emerging risk signals

  • Contribute to aggregate safety reports including PSURs, PADERs, and annual safety reports

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and client medical teams for safety discussions and clarifications

  • Stay updated with ongoing clinical development programs, therapeutic areas, and regulatory changes

  • Mentor and support junior safety staff and case processing teams

  • Participate in training, audits, and continuous medical education activities


Required Qualifications

  • MBBS degree (Mandatory); MCI/NMC registration required if degree obtained internationally

  • Completion of accredited medical residency preferred

  • 1–2 years of clinical practice experience preferred

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety is mandatory

  • Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and safety reporting requirements

  • Hands-on experience with safety databases (e.g., ARGUS) and coding systems (MedDRA, WHO-DRL)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and clinical data systems

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder management abilities

  • Willingness to travel up to 10% if required


Why This Role Matters

  • Direct involvement in ensuring drug safety and patient protection on a global scale

  • Opportunity to work on both clinical trial and post-marketing safety data

  • Exposure to international regulatory frameworks and aggregate reporting

  • Career growth within pharmacovigilance, risk management, and medical review domains


Important Note for Applicants

This role requires prior experience in pharmacovigilance along with a medical background. Freshers are not eligible for this position. Candidates without PV experience may consider entry-level roles such as Drug Safety Associate or Medical Reviewer trainee positions before progressing to Safety Physician roles.


How to Apply

Apply through the official careers page of the company or explore verified global pharmacovigilance jobs on ThePharmaDaily.com