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Senior Manager (Level 1), Drug Safety Physician Pharmacovigilance Epidemiology & Risk Management

3+ years
₹30,00,000 – ₹45,00,000 per annum
10 May 23, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MD/DO 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

Job Title: Senior Manager (Level 1), Drug Safety Physician – Pharmacovigilance, Epidemiology & Risk Management
Location: Noida, India
Category: Consulting
Job Type: Full Time
Posted Date: May 17th, 2025
Job ID: R257958
Salary Estimate: ₹30,00,000 – ₹45,00,000 per annum (based on experience and market standards)

About Cencora:
Cencora is a purpose-driven organization where every team member plays a vital role in our mission to create healthier futures. If you’re eager to contribute to meaningful change at the center of health and innovation, we welcome you to explore this impactful opportunity.

Position Overview:
As a Senior Manager (Level 1), Drug Safety Physician, you will lead a team of physicians responsible for the end-to-end medical review and evaluation of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs). Your work will ensure regulatory compliance, uphold global pharmacovigilance standards, and contribute to the safe use of pharmaceutical products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise a team of Drug Safety Physicians engaged in ICSR projects.

  • Perform initial assessment and in-depth medical review of ICSRs within safety databases.

  • Verify and confirm:

    • Selection of adverse events from source documentation

    • Seriousness criteria and MedDRA coding

    • Causality assessment

    • Drug and medication histories

    • Narrative quality and completeness

    • Appropriateness of company causality comments

  • Respond to queries/comments from Case Owners in the database.

  • Provide training and mentoring to PV associates on event capturing and PV guidelines.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on product safety profiles across therapeutic areas.

  • Escalate complex case-related issues to senior management or clients.

  • Document case evaluations and provide Medical Review comments in the safety database.

  • Ensure strong compliance with GPVP, GCP, ICH, EMA, and FDA guidelines.

  • Attend internal project meetings, support audits and inspections, and perform other PV-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Medical degree (MBBS/MD); a postgraduate degree is an added advantage.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to lead teams effectively.

  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.

  • Previous exposure to corporate, pharma, or life sciences environments preferred.

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

  • High level of dedication, responsibility, and attention to detail.

  • Proven experience with pharmacovigilance databases, regulations, and SOPs.

  • Service-oriented mindset with a proactive problem-solving approach.

What Cencora Offers:
Cencora provides a comprehensive benefits package tailored to local practices. Highlights include:

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

  • Training and development programs

  • Supportive team environment with a strong focus on professional growth

  • Inclusion in a global network of healthcare innovators

Affiliated Company: PharmaLex India Private Limited

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Cencora is committed to providing a workplace of equality and fairness. We ensure compliance with equal opportunity laws and prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.