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Safety & Pv Specialist I

Syneos Health
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
Pune, Pune city, India
10 May 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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

Company

Syneos Health

Job Title

Safety & Pharmacovigilance (PV) Specialist I

Location

  • Pune

  • IND-Pune

Job ID

  • 25107956

Updated On

  • May 15, 2026


Company Overview

Syneos Health is a global biopharmaceutical solutions organization supporting drug development and commercialization. The company works across clinical development and pharmacovigilance to improve patient safety and accelerate therapeutic progress worldwide.


Role Summary

The Safety & PV Specialist I is responsible for supporting pharmacovigilance operations, including the processing, coding, tracking, and reporting of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs). The role ensures compliance with global safety regulations, supports data entry into safety databases, and contributes to regulatory reporting and quality activities in drug safety systems.


Key Responsibilities

1. ICSR Processing & Data Entry

Case Management

  • Enter safety data into PV tracking systems

  • Process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) according to SOPs

  • Maintain accurate safety case tracking records

Case Evaluation

  • Triage ICSRs for completeness and reportability

  • Evaluate data for accuracy and regulatory compliance


2. Medical Coding & Data Quality

Coding Activities

  • Code:

    • Adverse events

    • Medical history

    • Concomitant medications

    • Laboratory tests

  • Perform MedDRA coding and drug dictionary maintenance

Data Quality Control

  • Conduct quality review of ICSRs

  • Identify missing or inconsistent information

  • Manage duplicate case identification and resolution


3. Regulatory Reporting & Compliance

Expedited Reporting

  • Support timely submission of expedited safety reports

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory timelines

Regulatory Standards

  • Follow:

    • GVP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practices)

    • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

    • ICH guidelines

    • SOPs and Work Instructions


4. Literature Screening & Safety Surveillance

  • Perform literature review for safety signals

  • Identify relevant safety information for reporting


5. Database & System Management

Safety Systems

  • Maintain safety databases

  • Support xEVMPD product record validation and submission

  • Assist with:

    • SPOR / IDMP activities

    • Product and substance term coding


6. Documentation & Archiving

  • Ensure proper filing in:

    • Trial Master File (TMF)

    • Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF)


7. Collaboration & Compliance Support

  • Work closely with project teams and stakeholders

  • Participate in audits and compliance reviews

  • Maintain professional collaboration with internal and external teams


Required Skills & Competencies

Pharmacovigilance Knowledge

  • Understanding of:

    • ICSR lifecycle

    • Drug safety reporting systems

    • Regulatory safety requirements

Coding & Systems Skills

  • Experience with:

    • MedDRA coding

    • Drug dictionaries

    • Safety databases

Analytical Skills

  • Ability to assess case completeness and regulatory reportability

  • Attention to detail in safety data processing

Communication Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Ability to handle queries and follow-ups effectively

Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge

  • Knowledge of:

    • GVP guidelines

    • ICH standards

    • Global pharmacovigilance regulations


Work Environment

  • Global pharmacovigilance operations environment

  • High focus on regulatory compliance and patient safety

  • Collaboration with international clinical and safety teams


Career Growth Opportunities

Syneos Health offers:

  • Training in pharmacovigilance systems and regulations

  • Exposure to global drug safety operations

  • Career progression in drug safety and regulatory affairs

  • Inclusive and collaborative work culture


Industry Impact

Over the past 5 years, Syneos Health has supported:

  • 94% of FDA-approved novel drugs

  • 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • 200+ clinical studies across:

    • 73,000 sites

    • 675,000+ patients