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Safety Surveillance Associate

1-3 years
Not Disclosed
10 July 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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 Surveillance Associate – Pharmacovigilance | Pfizer | Chennai (Hybrid)

Job Summary:
Pfizer is hiring a Safety Surveillance Associate in Chennai to support case processing and pharmacovigilance operations. This hybrid role offers professionals with 1–3 years of experience in drug safety the opportunity to work in a global pharmaceutical setting, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety profile monitoring of Pfizer's product portfolio. If you are skilled in MedDRA coding, case narrative writing, and pharmacovigilance standards like GVP and ICH-GCP, this is a strong opportunity to elevate your PV career.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Select and prioritize routine adverse event cases for processing

  • Review and document key case elements including seriousness, expectedness, and validity

  • Escalate complex or unusual cases to appropriate stakeholders

  • Write, review, and edit safety case narratives

  • Generate regulatory reports within compliance timelines

  • Initiate and manage case follow-ups, including follow-up letters

  • Collaborate with Pfizer country teams, license partners, and other global stakeholders

  • Stay current with Pfizer product portfolios, global safety regulations, and data conventions

  • Consistently adhere to regulatory and corporate safety policies


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, etc.)

  • 1–3 years of pharmacovigilance or relevant case processing experience

  • Strong understanding of MedDRA, GVP, and ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Experience with pharmacovigilance software/safety databases

  • Strong documentation and written communication skills

  • Ability to identify regulatory reporting timelines and workflow requirements


Perks & Benefits:

  • Hybrid work model (Chennai-based)

  • Work with a globally recognized pharmaceutical leader

  • Access to Pfizer’s knowledge-sharing and continuous learning ecosystem

  • Competitive salary and benefits in line with the healthcare industry

  • Inclusive and diverse work environment


Company Description:

Pfizer is one of the world's premier biopharmaceutical companies, focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that significantly improve patients’ lives. Its Global Medical and Safety divisions are integral to maintaining the highest standards of drug safety, compliance, and evidence-based decision-making across all markets.


Work Mode: Hybrid (based in Chennai, India)


Call-to-Action:
If you're passionate about drug safety and have a background in pharmacovigilance, take the next step in your career. Apply now to join Pfizer’s Global Medical and Safety team in Chennai.