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Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate

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ICON
4+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 30, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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 Pharmacovigilance Associate – Post Marketing Surveillance (LSMV Database)

Company: ICON plc
Location: Chennai, India
Work Model: Office with Flex (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior (4+ Years)
Job ID: JR139662

Job Overview

ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate to join its Safety and Vigilance team in India. This role is focused on post-marketing pharmacovigilance activities, including ICSR processing, safety database management (LSMV), regulatory compliance, and team mentorship. The position plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and regulatory adherence across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end processing of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) for marketed products in compliance with global regulatory timelines

  • Perform medical and regulatory assessment of cases, including seriousness, expectedness, causality, and global reporting requirements

  • Ensure accurate data entry, review, and quality control within the LSMV safety database

  • Manage reconciliation activities and contribute to aggregate safety reporting, including PSURs and DSURs

  • Process literature-derived ICSRs and maintain compliance with monitoring requirements

  • Maintain pharmacovigilance documentation in alignment with SOPs, KPIs, SLAs, and regulatory standards

  • Identify safety trends and support signal detection and risk management activities

  • Collaborate with medical, clinical, and cross-functional teams to assess clinical relevance of adverse events

  • Mentor and train junior pharmacovigilance associates and contribute to SOP reviews and process improvements

  • Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring inspection readiness

  • Stay current with evolving global pharmacovigilance regulations and industry best practices

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 4+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance case processing, specifically in Post-Marketing Surveillance

  • Proven hands-on experience with ICSR processing for marketed products

  • Educational qualification in one of the following:

    • B.Pharm / M.Pharm

    • Pharm.D

    • BDS

    • B.Sc Nursing / M.Sc Nursing

    • BAMS / BHMS

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting standards

  • Working knowledge of aggregate reporting (PSUR, DSUR) and reconciliation processes

  • Experience with safety data exchange agreements (SDEA) and KPI/SLA management

  • Proficiency in pharmacovigilance databases, particularly LSMV

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment

  • High standards of data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance

Why Join ICON

ICON’s success is driven by its people. The organization fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive well-being programs designed to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

ICON is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.