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Safety Systems Associate Ii, Pss

Fortrea
Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 May 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Safety Systems Associate II – Pharmacovigilance Systems (PSS)

Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 261659


Job Overview

The Safety Systems Associate II supports the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and migration of pharmacovigilance (PV) safety systems. The role ensures smooth system operations for internal and external clients while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and internal SOPs.

This position combines technical system support with pharmacovigilance operations to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of safety systems used in global drug safety reporting.


Key Responsibilities

Safety Systems Configuration & Support

  • Perform configuration and maintenance of safety systems based on project requirements

  • Maintain and document system configurations and updates

  • Support system implementation, upgrades, and migration activities

  • Ensure compliance with validated system standards and regulatory requirements


Reporting & Data Operations

  • Develop standard and ad hoc reports from safety databases

  • Perform data extraction for regulatory deliverables including:

    • PSURs

    • DSURs

    • 6-month safety listings

  • Support routine and ad hoc safety data reporting activities


System Support & Issue Management

  • Provide technical and functional support to end users

  • Manage ticketing systems, troubleshoot issues, and escalate when required

  • Monitor system mailboxes for failures and resolve issues promptly

  • Respond to user queries and provide operational assistance


Testing, Migration & Validation

  • Participate in data migration activities and documentation

  • Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and complete required documentation

  • Support system integration and validation activities

  • Ensure accuracy and compliance throughout system changes


Training & Knowledge Sharing

  • Support training of users and internal team members on PV systems

  • Assist in change management activities

  • Provide peer support and share technical knowledge within the team


Compliance & Quality

  • Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and pharmacovigilance regulations

  • Maintain high-quality standards in all deliverables

  • Stay updated on current PV regulatory requirements

  • Ensure timely escalation of system and process issues


Qualifications

  • Degree in Life Sciences or IT/Computer Science preferred

  • Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in drug safety systems (e.g., Argus, ARISg, Veeva Safety, or similar platforms)


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Experience in system support or operations roles

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

  • Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

  • Ability to work independently and in team environments


Preferred Skills

  • Understanding of SQL or basic database querying

  • Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow or similar)

  • Exposure to clinical or pharmacovigilance environments

  • Knowledge of system integration concepts


Work Environment

  • Office-based or remote/hybrid setup

  • Requires focus on system operations and troubleshooting tasks

  • May involve handling multiple concurrent system issues


Role Summary

This role supports pharmacovigilance safety systems through configuration, maintenance, reporting, and issue resolution. It is a technical-operational position focused on ensuring system reliability and regulatory compliance within global drug safety operations.