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Senior Drug Safety Associate - Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance

Soterius
2-4 years
INR 6 LPA – 10 LPA
Noida, India
1 June 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

SENIOR DRUG SAFETY ASSOCIATE – CLINICAL SAFETY & PHARMACOVIGILANCE

Location: Noida, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 2–4 Years
Department: Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance


JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Drug Safety Associate will support Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance operations by ensuring accurate and compliant processing of safety information, including adverse event reporting, case processing, project management, quality compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance regulations, safety databases, and clinical safety processes while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Operations

  • Support drug safety and pharmacovigilance activities as assigned by management.

  • Record, review, and process Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) in safety databases for post-marketing and clinical trial reports.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, client procedures, and internal quality standards.

  • Maintain high accuracy and quality in Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) processing.


Case Processing & Project Management

  • Perform end-to-end ICSR case processing activities.

  • Ensure compliance with client agreements, regulatory requirements, and pharmacovigilance guidelines.

  • Manage assigned projects and tasks while ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

  • Escalate compliance concerns, operational risks, or quality issues when necessary.


Technology & Systems Support

  • Support development and deployment of pharmacovigilance technology solutions.

  • Assist with:

    • System administration

    • Validation activities

    • Software upgrades

    • Bug fixes

    • Change requests

    • User support

  • Participate throughout the product and system lifecycle.


Quality & Compliance Management

  • Ensure quality, compliance, and documentation standards across assigned projects.

  • Maintain accurate records and project documentation.

  • Support quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

  • Monitor compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.


Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

  • Ensure effective communication regarding project status, compliance requirements, and operational activities.

  • Build strong working relationships to support project success.


Training & Development

  • Train and mentor junior team members as required.

  • Identify training needs and support skill development initiatives.

  • Participate in knowledge-sharing and continuous learning programs.


Audit & Inspection Support

  • Support internal and external audits and inspections.

  • Represent the department during client, quality, and regulatory audits when required.

  • Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and responses.


Documentation & SOP Management

  • Author, review, and update:

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Work Instructions

    • Departmental Documentation

    • Compliance Records

  • Ensure documentation aligns with regulatory and organizational requirements.


Administrative Responsibilities

  • Perform administrative duties related to assigned projects and departmental activities.

  • Support operational and compliance-related documentation.

  • Undertake additional responsibilities assigned by management.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Pharmacovigilance Knowledge

  • Understanding of Pharmacovigilance principles and practices.

  • Knowledge of:

    • Adverse Event Reporting

    • ICSR Processing

    • Safety Surveillance Activities

    • Clinical Safety Reporting

  • Familiarity with post-marketing and clinical trial safety reporting requirements.


Regulatory Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

  • ICH Guidelines

  • Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP)

  • FDA Regulations

  • EMA Regulations

  • Global Pharmacovigilance Requirements


Systems & Technology

Experience with safety databases such as:

  • Argus Safety

  • ARISg

  • Veeva Safety

  • Oracle Safety Systems

  • Other Pharmacovigilance Platforms