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Safety Reporting Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
2+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote 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

Safety Reporting Specialist – Pharmacovigilance

Job ID: R-01335773
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Pharmacovigilance
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Job Overview

A leading global contract research organization (CRO), part of the PPD® Clinical Research portfolio at Thermo Fisher Scientific, is seeking a Safety Reporting Specialist to support global pharmacovigilance and safety reporting activities. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in regulatory safety reporting who can manage submissions, ensure compliance with global regulations, and contribute to process excellence within a collaborative, international environment.

As a Safety Reporting Specialist, you will be responsible for the preparation, submission, and oversight of safety reports in accordance with global regulatory timelines and country-specific legislation, while serving as a key point of contact for assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, prepare, and submit safety reports to regulatory authorities and other applicable stakeholders

  • Ensure all safety reports comply with global regulatory timelines, country-specific legislation, and internal SOPs

  • Lead large-scale safety reporting projects, ensuring accurate and timely submissions in line with agreed processes

  • Monitor reporting timelines and compliance metrics on an ongoing basis

  • Provide input and feedback to support the development and continuous improvement of program-level and departmental procedural documents

  • Actively contribute ideas for process enhancements and participate in their implementation

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including pharmacovigilance, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs

  • Represent the safety reporting function in internal and external meetings as required

  • Serve as a primary departmental contact on assigned projects, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members and new joiners

  • Generate safety reporting metrics and contribute to project-level tracking and financial activities, as applicable

Business & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as a key interface for safety reporting on assigned projects

  • Interact with internal and external stakeholders on complex safety-related matters requiring cross-functional coordination

  • Build professional relationships with senior internal and external personnel within the pharmacovigilance domain

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, or a related discipline

  • Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in safety reporting, pharmacovigilance, or clinical research within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment

  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacovigilance concepts

  • Thorough understanding of global safety reporting requirements and applicable regulations

  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and good understanding of safety databases and reporting systems

  • Strong knowledge of SOPs, procedural documents, and regulatory compliance frameworks

  • Excellent time management and multitasking abilities in a deadline-driven environment

  • High attention to detail and strong quality focus

  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all organizational levels

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a global, cross-functional team environment

  • Initiative-driven mindset with persuasion and negotiation skills

  • Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues in safety reporting activities

Why Join This Organization

  • Work on global clinical research and pharmacovigilance programs with international exposure

  • Strengthen expertise in regulatory safety reporting and compliance

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regions and functions

  • Gain career development opportunities within a globally recognized CRO environment

  • Contribute directly to patient safety and regulatory excellence

About Thermo Fisher Scientific – PPD®

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Through its PPD® Clinical Research Services, the organization supports clinical development programs across 100+ countries, delivering laboratory, digital, and decentralized clinical trial solutions.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.