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Safety Writer

2-3 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 20, 2025
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 Writer – Pune

Category: Clinical | Job ID: 255075
Full-Time

Job Overview

The Safety Writer is responsible for preparing and reviewing aggregate safety documents, risk management reports, and signal detection deliverables for global regulatory submissions. This role involves report management, client communication, scientific literature evaluation, and oversight of safety documentation to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely submissions. The position requires strong collaboration with internal teams, sponsors, and cross-functional stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities

Safety Writing & Report Development

  • Prepare and review a wide range of safety reports for global regulatory authorities, including Annual Reports, Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs), Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Reports (PADERs), Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs), Risk Management Plans (RMPs), and other assigned documents.

  • Assist or co-author complex reports and support junior writers through quality review and guidance.

  • Develop Common Technical Document (CTD) Summaries, including non-clinical and clinical overviews and summaries.

  • Prepare medical information responses for healthcare professionals.

  • Author subject narratives for adverse drug reactions and serious adverse events.

Signal Detection & Risk Evaluation

  • Prepare and contribute to signal detection reports, safety issue analysis, benefit–risk evaluation reports, and supporting documents for product label updates.

  • Participate in creation and revision of Core Data Sheets, USPI, SPCs, and Medication Guides.

Literature Search & Analysis

  • Conduct scientific literature searches for safety reporting and routine surveillance.

  • Review search strategies, assess selected articles, and prepare literature summaries or abstracts.

Project Coordination & Quality Oversight

  • Lead or support activities such as data collection, report strategy planning, kick-off meetings, and stakeholder discussions.

  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to gather essential inputs and ensure timelines and quality standards are met.

  • Promote consistent processes, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintain a high standard of customer service.

  • Perform additional project-related responsibilities as assigned following relevant training.


Experience Required

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 2 years in medical writing.

  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, ICH-GCP guidelines, and good pharmacovigilance practices.

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English with strong communication and scientific interpretation skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong organization and time-management abilities.

  • Prior experience in scientific research or clinical research is desirable.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or an equivalent scientific discipline.

  • Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal educational requirements.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, analytical mindset, and ability to manage multiple deliverables.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant scientific field.

  • Experience contributing to regulatory submissions and safety reporting processes.


Work Environment

  • Based in an office or hybrid work setting depending on project needs.

  • Willingness to travel up to 5 percent for meetings or project coordination as required.