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Safety & Pv Specialist I (Japanese Language)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Pune, India
10 May 13, 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

Safety & PV Specialist I (Japanese Language) — Syneos Health

Job Overview

Entry-level to developing Pharmacovigilance (PV) role focused on Japanese-language safety case processing, data entry, and regulatory-compliant reporting in clinical and post-marketing environments.

  • Location: Pune, India (Hybrid/Office-based depending on assignment)

  • Job ID: 25105524

  • Job Family: Pharmacovigilance & Safety

  • Employment Type: Full-time


Key Responsibilities

1. Japanese Safety Case Processing

  • Review ICSRs (Individual Case Safety Reports) in Argus safety database

  • Ensure consistency between English source data and Japanese entries

  • Translate safety data into accurate Japanese for regulatory reporting

  • Prepare Japanese narratives for Japan-specific cases

  • Handle Japan domestic safety cases from Japanese source documents


2. Data Entry & Case Management

  • Enter and track ICSRs in safety databases

  • Triaging cases for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory reportability

  • Code medical events, medical history, drugs, and lab tests (MedDRA coding)

  • Identify missing information and resolve queries


3. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, GVP, ICH guidelines, and local regulations

  • Support expedited safety reporting timelines

  • Maintain safety tracking systems and documentation (TMF/PV Master File)

  • Support audits and inspection readiness


4. Quality & Review Activities

  • Perform quality review of ICSRs

  • Identify and manage duplicate cases

  • Support validation of xEVMPD product records

  • Assist in manual recoding of safety data where required


5. Literature & Safety Support

  • Conduct literature screening for safety information

  • Support drug dictionary and MedDRA maintenance

  • Assist SPOR / IDMP-related activities


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

  • Non-life science degrees acceptable with relevant experience


Language Requirements

  • Mandatory: JLPT N3 certification

  • Preferred: JLPT N2 certification


Experience & Skills

  • Pharmacovigilance experience preferred

  • Knowledge of safety databases (Argus preferred)

  • Understanding of medical terminology

  • Familiarity with clinical trial phases (II–IV) and post-marketing safety

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines


Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Safety databases (Argus or equivalent)

  • Internet-based research tools

  • Document management systems (e.g., Team Share)


Soft Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Ability to work independently and in teams

  • Good organizational and prioritization skills

  • High level of accuracy and compliance mindset


Key Job Impact

  • Supports pharmacovigilance safety surveillance for Japan market

  • Ensures regulatory-compliant reporting of adverse events

  • Contributes to patient safety and drug lifecycle monitoring

  • Plays a role in global clinical safety operations