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Safety Systems Specialist

Fortrea
Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 May 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, 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

Job Title

Pharmacovigilance Safety Systems Specialist (PV Systems Support)
Experience: 2+ Years
Education: Life Sciences / IT / Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
Work Environment: Office or Remote


Job Overview

This role supports the implementation, configuration, migration, and maintenance of Pharmacovigilance (PV) safety systems.

You will provide technical and operational support for drug safety systems used in clinical and post-marketing safety activities, ensuring compliance, quality, and system integrity.

The role also involves supporting clients and internal teams with system-related processes in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, aligned with regulatory and safety standards.


Key Responsibilities

1. Safety System Implementation & Configuration

  • Support implementation, configuration, and migration of PV safety systems

  • Perform project-specific system configurations

  • Maintain and update system configurations based on requirements


2. Reporting & Data Extraction

  • Develop standard and ad-hoc reports from safety systems

  • Perform data extraction activities such as:

    • PSUR (Periodic Safety Update Reports)

    • DSUR (Development Safety Update Reports)

    • 6-month safety listings


3. Data Migration & System Validation

  • Participate in system data migration activities

  • Document migration processes and outcomes

  • Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and complete documentation


4. System Support & Issue Management

  • Manage ticketing system for issue tracking and resolution

  • Escalate system issues when required

  • Monitor system mailboxes for failures and resolve them promptly

  • Respond to user queries and support requests


5. Training & Change Management

  • Support system training for end users and sponsors

  • Train team members on technical and functional system aspects

  • Assist in system change management activities


6. Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements

  • Maintain compliance with current pharmacovigilance regulations

  • Deliver high-quality outputs consistently


7. Documentation & System Maintenance

  • Maintain system configuration documentation

  • Ensure accurate tracking of system changes

  • Support validated document management systems


8. Collaboration & Team Support

  • Work as part of PV systems and technical teams

  • Provide peer support when required

  • Support cross-functional communication between stakeholders


Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Life Sciences or IT/Computer Science
    OR

  • Equivalent relevant professional experience


Experience Required

  • Minimum 2 years in:

    • Drug safety systems (e.g., Argus, ARISg, Veeva or equivalent)

    • Systems operations support roles

  • Experience with validated document management systems

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

  • Understanding of system integration (preferred)


Key Skills Required

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

  • Good communication (written & verbal)

  • Logical thinking and accuracy in data handling

  • Strong team collaboration skills

  • Good keyboard and system operation skills

  • Ability to work under structured SOP-driven environments


Preferred Skills

  • Clinical or pharmacovigilance systems background

  • Basic knowledge of SQL programming

  • Experience with ticketing/support systems

  • Familiarity with PV regulatory requirements


Work Environment

  • Office-based or remote setup

  • Structured, regulated environment

  • May involve handling system alerts and time-sensitive issues

  • Requires multitasking and priority management