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Senior Pharmacovigilance Reporting Associate

ICON PLC
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology

Senior Pharmacovigilance Reporting Associate

Location: Chennai, India
Work Model: Hybrid (Office with Flexibility)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: ICON plc


Job Summary

The Senior Pharmacovigilance Reporting Associate is responsible for the preparation, review, submission, and compliance management of safety reports and pharmacovigilance documentation in accordance with global regulatory requirements. The role ensures accurate and timely reporting of adverse events, aggregate safety reports, and regulatory submissions while maintaining high standards of data quality and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will collaborate with Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Review, and Quality teams to support global drug safety activities and ensure patient safety throughout the product lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

Safety Reporting & Regulatory Submissions

  • Prepare, review, and submit safety reports in compliance with global regulatory requirements and company procedures.

  • Ensure timely submission of:

    • Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)

    • Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Reports

    • SUSAR Reports

    • Expedited Safety Reports

    • Regulatory Safety Notifications

  • Monitor submission timelines and ensure compliance with reporting obligations.

  • Coordinate with regulatory authorities, sponsors, and internal stakeholders regarding safety submissions.


Pharmacovigilance Case Management Support

  • Review and assess safety data received from clinical trials, post-marketing surveillance, literature, and spontaneous reports.

  • Ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of safety case information.

  • Support case processing teams in resolving data discrepancies and follow-up requirements.

  • Verify quality and integrity of pharmacovigilance data prior to submission.


Aggregate Safety Reporting

  • Assist in preparation and review of aggregate safety reports, including:

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

    • Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs)

    • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

    • Annual Safety Reports

    • Line Listings and Summary Tabulations

  • Support compilation and analysis of safety information for regulatory reporting.


Signal Detection & Safety Analysis

  • Collaborate with safety physicians and regulatory teams to review emerging safety data.

  • Analyze safety trends and identify potential safety signals.

  • Escalate safety concerns and contribute to risk assessment activities.

  • Support benefit-risk evaluations and safety monitoring activities.


Pharmacovigilance Database Management

  • Maintain and update safety databases accurately and efficiently.

  • Ensure data quality through:

    • Data validation

    • Reconciliation activities

    • Quality checks

    • Regulatory compliance reviews

  • Support database maintenance and audit readiness activities.


Compliance & Inspection Readiness

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • ICH Guidelines

    • GVP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practices)

    • FDA Regulations

    • EMA Requirements

    • Local Regulatory Requirements

    • Company SOPs

  • Participate in internal audits, sponsor audits, and regulatory inspections.

  • Assist in preparation of inspection-related documentation.

  • Support CAPA implementation arising from audits and inspections.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

  • Pharmacovigilance Teams

  • Drug Safety Physicians

  • Clinical Operations

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Medical Writing

  • Quality Assurance

  • Data Management Teams

  • Sponsors and Regulatory Authorities

  • Provide safety reporting expertise across projects and programs.

  • Support resolution of safety reporting issues and compliance concerns.


Training & Mentorship

  • Provide guidance and training to junior pharmacovigilance associates.

  • Support onboarding and development of team members.

  • Share knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety reporting processes.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practice implementation.


Educational Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • Life Sciences

  • Biotechnology

  • Nursing

  • Medicine

  • Biological Sciences

  • Healthcare Sciences

  • Related Scientific Discipline

Preferred

  • Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Public Health, or related field.


Experience Requirements

Required

  • Minimum 5+ years of Pharmacovigilance experience.

  • Strong experience in:

    • Regulatory Safety Reporting

    • Safety Submissions

    • Adverse Event Reporting

    • Pharmacovigilance Operations