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

3 years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 2, 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

Senior Manager (Level 1), Drug Safety Physician – Pharmacovigilance, Epidemiology & Risk Management
Location: Noida, India | Job ID: R257958 | Category: Consulting | Employment Type: Full-Time

About Cencora
Cencora is a global leader in healthcare and life sciences solutions, dedicated to creating healthier futures for people and animals worldwide. Our teams drive innovation, patient safety, and excellence in pharmacovigilance and risk management. Join us to contribute to impactful drug safety and regulatory oversight across therapeutic areas.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Drug Safety Physician to lead a team of pharmacovigilance professionals managing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs). The role ensures high-quality medical review, regulatory compliance, and effective mentoring of PV associates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Drug Safety Physicians and PV associates, ensuring consistent application of pharmacovigilance practices and regulatory compliance.

  • Conduct initial assessment and detailed medical review of ICSRs, including verification of adverse events, seriousness criteria, MedDRA coding, causality assessment, lab data, medical history, labeling, and narratives.

  • Review and respond to queries from case owners in the safety database, documenting all findings and follow-ups accurately.

  • Maintain current knowledge of product safety profiles across therapeutic areas and escalate complex case issues to Team Lead/Line Manager.

  • Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), ICH, EMA, and FDA guidelines.

  • Participate in internal project meetings, audits, inspections, and other drug safety-related activities as assigned.

  • Ensure effective documentation in safety databases, adherence to SOPs, and alignment with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree: MBBS or equivalent medical degree; PG degree in any discipline preferred but not mandatory.

  • Experience: Minimum 3 years in pharmacovigilance and drug safety within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences organizations.

  • Strong knowledge of ICSR management, MedDRA coding, and safety database workflows.

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and team leadership skills.

  • High sense of responsibility, dedication, and ability to work under pressure.

  • Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

Why Join Cencora

  • Lead and mentor a global pharmacovigilance team, driving patient safety and regulatory compliance.

  • Opportunity to work on diverse therapeutic areas with advanced safety monitoring and risk management processes.

  • Participate in audits, inspections, and projects that influence global pharmacovigilance strategy.

  • Competitive benefits aligned with local market practices and career growth opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected class. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process.


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