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Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate

ICON PLC
3+ years
INR 10 LPA – 18 LPA
Chennai, India
1 June 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate

Company: ICON plc
Location: Chennai, India
Department: Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Hybrid (Office With Flex)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate is responsible for leading pharmacovigilance and drug safety activities to ensure the ongoing safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. The role involves adverse event case management, safety data analysis, signal detection, periodic safety reporting, risk management, regulatory compliance, database oversight, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain global pharmacovigilance standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pharmacovigilance & Case Management

  • Lead the collection, evaluation, and processing of adverse event reports.

  • Ensure timely and accurate case processing in accordance with global regulatory requirements.

  • Review and validate Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs).

  • Ensure compliance with company SOPs and pharmacovigilance procedures.

  • Monitor case quality, completeness, and submission timelines.

Safety Data Analysis

  • Analyze pharmacovigilance data to identify safety trends and emerging safety signals.

  • Perform signal detection and benefit-risk assessments.

  • Interpret complex safety data to support medical decision-making.

  • Escalate potential safety concerns for further investigation.

  • Support ongoing pharmacovigilance surveillance activities.

Regulatory Reporting

  • Prepare and submit Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs).

  • Support preparation of aggregate safety reports and regulatory submissions.

  • Ensure compliance with international pharmacovigilance regulations.

  • Maintain complete regulatory documentation.

  • Support health authority reporting requirements.

Risk Management

  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Clinical teams on safety evaluations.

  • Contribute to risk management plans and pharmacovigilance activities.

  • Assess clinical relevance of adverse event reports.

  • Support benefit-risk assessments for marketed and investigational products.

  • Participate in safety review meetings.

Database Management

  • Maintain pharmacovigilance databases and safety records.

  • Ensure data integrity, quality, and regulatory compliance.

  • Review database entries for accuracy and completeness.

  • Support database reconciliation activities.

  • Maintain audit-ready documentation.

Training & Quality Support

  • Train and mentor junior pharmacovigilance associates.

  • Provide guidance on pharmacovigilance regulations and best practices.

  • Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, GVP, and company quality standards.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • Life Sciences

  • Nursing

  • Biotechnology

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Medicine

  • Healthcare

  • Or a related scientific discipline

Preferred

  • Master's Degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or a related healthcare discipline.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

  • Extensive experience in Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety.

  • Strong experience with adverse event case processing and safety surveillance.

  • Knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and industry standards.

  • Experience with pharmacovigilance databases and safety systems.

Preferred

  • Experience in signal detection and aggregate safety reporting.

  • Experience preparing PSURs and regulatory safety documents.

  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits.

  • Experience mentoring junior team members.

  • Experience in global clinical trials or post-marketing pharmacovigilance.