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Safety Science Coordinator I

Fortrea
Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Pune, India
10 April 6, 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

Safety Science Coordinator I | Full-Time | Pune, India
Experience Required: 2+ years

Job Description:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Safety Science Coordinator I to support clinical safety and pharmacovigilance operations in Pune. This role is responsible for managing adverse event reporting processes across clinical trials and post-marketing activities, ensuring high-quality safety data handling and compliance with global regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in case processing, safety reporting, and working with safety databases within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Case Processing & Reporting

  • Process and manage Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) from clinical trials and post-marketing sources.

  • Prepare and submit Expedited Safety Reports (ESRs) and Periodic Safety Reports (PSRs) to clients, regulatory authorities, ethics committees, and investigators within defined timelines.

  • Perform accurate data entry into safety databases and maintain adverse event tracking systems.

  • Write patient safety narratives and code adverse events using MedDRA.

  • Conduct listedness assessments for marketed products, where applicable.

  • Generate and resolve data queries in collaboration with medical and clinical teams.

Data Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure all incoming AE/SAE reports are logged, tracked, and processed in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

  • Support peer and quality review of safety reports, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.

  • Assist in database reconciliation and ensure consistency across safety systems.

  • Maintain documentation related to global adverse event reporting requirements.

  • Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems, including SOPs and work instructions.

Coordination & Support

  • Prepare and maintain project files and central documentation for safety studies.

  • Support audit and inspection readiness, including documentation and compliance checks.

  • Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings or teleconferences.

  • Assist in archiving safety study files upon project completion.

  • Provide administrative and operational support to pharmacovigilance teams.

Collaboration & Training

  • Build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

  • Train and mentor junior team members or peers in safety processes and systems.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm), PharmD, Nursing, Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related field.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical trial safety case processing or pharmacovigilance.

  • Hands-on experience with AE/SAE processing, narrative writing, safety databases, and regulatory submissions.

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments is preferred.

  • Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting requirements.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and standard computer applications.

Location: Pune, India

Why Join Us:

  • Work on global pharmacovigilance and clinical safety projects.

  • Gain exposure to regulatory reporting and safety data management processes.

  • Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic clinical research environment.

  • Access opportunities for professional development and career growth in drug safety.