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Safety & Pv Specialist Ii (Japanese Language)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2-5 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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

Job Title: Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist II – Japanese Language
Company: Syneos Health
Location: Yerawada, Maharashtra, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 2–5 years (Pharmacovigilance preferred)
Job ID: 25104313-OTHLOC-5448
Last Updated: December 18, 2025


Job Overview

Syneos Health, a global leader in integrated biopharmaceutical solutions, is hiring a Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist II (Japanese Language) to support Japan-specific safety reporting activities. This role is critical for ensuring accurate, compliant, and high-quality pharmacovigilance case processing and regulatory submissions involving Japanese source data.

The position is ideal for professionals with Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N3/N2) and hands-on experience in drug safety, ICSR processing, and global pharmacovigilance operations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review safety case data in the Argus safety database, ensuring consistency between English source documents and Japanese entries.

  • Translate safety information into high-quality, regulatory-compliant Japanese content.

  • Prepare and author Japanese narratives for Japan-specific safety cases.

  • Process Japan domestic safety cases, including data entry from Japanese source documents in accordance with local reporting requirements.

  • Perform pharmacovigilance activities with a primary focus on reading and writing Japanese, including unstructured database fields.

  • Enter, triage, and process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) in compliance with SOPs and project-specific safety plans.

  • Evaluate ICSRs for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory reportability.

  • Code adverse events, medical history, concomitant medications, and laboratory tests using MedDRA and drug dictionaries.

  • Compile comprehensive safety narratives and manage follow-ups for missing or queried information.

  • Support expedited and periodic safety reporting in line with global and local regulations.

  • Conduct literature screening and safety review activities as required.

  • Perform xEVMPD submissions, SPOR/IDMP-related activities, and manual recoding of product and substance terms.

  • Identify and manage duplicate ICSRs and conduct quality reviews of safety cases.

  • Ensure accurate filing of documents in the Trial Master File (TMF) and Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF).

  • Maintain compliance with global SOPs, Work Instructions, ICH-GCP, GVP, and applicable regulatory requirements.

  • Participate in audits and inspections as needed and collaborate effectively with global project teams.


Required Qualifications

  • JLPT N3 certification is mandatory; JLPT N2 preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a relevant discipline (non-life science graduates with relevant PV experience may be considered).

  • 2–5 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, or Clinical Safety Operations preferred.

  • Working knowledge of safety databases (e.g., Argus) and medical terminology.

  • Understanding of clinical trial phases (II–IV), post-marketing safety, ICH-GCP, GVP, and global safety regulations.

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and standard PV systems.


Key Skills & Competencies

  • Advanced Japanese language proficiency with strong Kanji knowledge.

  • High attention to detail and strong data accuracy skills.

  • Excellent written communication skills in Japanese and English.

  • Ability to manage multiple safety cases and meet regulatory timelines.

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment.


Why Join Syneos Health?

  • Work with a global organization involved in the majority of novel FDA- and EMA-approved therapies.

  • Exposure to large-scale, international pharmacovigilance programs and regulatory environments.

  • Strong focus on career development, training, and employee well-being through the Total Self culture.

  • Opportunity to contribute directly to patient safety and global drug developme