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Senior Medical Safety Advisor

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 23, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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 Medical Safety Advisor

Location: Bengaluru, India
Job ID: R1497941
Job Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Hybrid
Additional Locations: Available


Company Overview

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence, connecting science, data, and technology to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments for better patient outcomes and population health.

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Job Overview

The Senior Medical Safety Advisor provides medical expertise in evaluating safety data from multiple sources as part of the pharmacovigilance process. This role assesses the medical and scientific relevance of serious adverse event reports within the context of the product’s safety profile and therapeutic area.

The position also serves as a senior technical leader, participating in matrix management activities, including evaluating safety issues, preparing aggregate reports, and overseeing surveillance activities for selected products.


Essential Functions

  • Medical Review & Evaluation:

    • Review and clarify trial-related Adverse Events (AEs) and post-marketing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), including narrative content, queries, coding, expectedness, seriousness, causality, and company summary.

    • Compose and edit safety documents and assessments as needed.

  • Safety Oversight & Reporting:

    • Participate in preparation and evaluation of safety issues.

    • Prepare or review aggregate safety reports in collaboration with Post-Marketing Safety Experts and the Safety Surveillance Group.

    • Responsible for surveillance activities for selected products.

  • Leadership & Technical Expertise:

    • Act as a senior technical leader within the pharmacovigilance team.

    • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

    • Participate in matrix management activities and support cross-functional collaboration.

  • Collaboration & Communication:

    • Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting of safety data.

    • Contribute medical expertise to client meetings, audits, and regulatory submissions as needed.


Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Medical degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent) preferred.

  • Proven experience in pharmacovigilance, clinical safety, or medical review.

  • Experience in preparing or reviewing aggregate safety reports and post-marketing surveillance activities.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of adverse event reporting, medical coding, and safety regulations.

  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex medical and scientific data.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to act as a senior technical leader and mentor team members.


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