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Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Propharma
3+ years
INR 6 LPA – 10 LPA
PAN-India, India
1 June 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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 Specialist

Location: India
Employment Type: Full-Time

About ProPharma

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies.

ProPharma partners with clients through an Advise-Build-Operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers end-to-end consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate critical drug and device development programs.


Role Summary

The Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist is responsible for overseeing and performing daily case processing activities for adverse event reports from clinical trials and post-marketing sources. The role involves case assessment, coding, narrative writing, quality review, client communication, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations.


Key Responsibilities

Case Processing & Safety Management

  • Oversee and perform daily processing of adverse event cases from clinical trial and post-marketing sources.

  • Code adverse events and medical information using MedDRA.

  • Determine seriousness, expectedness, and reportability at both event and case levels.

  • Conduct case follow-up activities and identify missing information required for complete case assessment.

  • Create and review case narratives to ensure medical accuracy and regulatory compliance.

  • Provide client notifications as required for case management activities.

  • Highlight discrepancies, concerns, or quality issues related to ICSRs to senior management.

Quality & Compliance

  • Perform peer review of cases to ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and industry standards.

  • Provide pharmacovigilance subject matter expertise and oversight for assigned deliverables.

  • Conduct Healthcare Professional (HCP) reviews as required.

Training & Mentorship

  • Support the development of training materials and training delivery initiatives.

  • Mentor and train junior team members and less experienced staff.

  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the pharmacovigilance function.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Perform other pharmacovigilance-related duties as assigned.


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Intermediate project management capabilities.

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

  • Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.

  • Intermediate knowledge of Pharmacovigilance principles and processes.

  • Working knowledge of safety databases, including:

    • Oracle Argus Safety

    • ARISg

    • Other Pharmacovigilance Safety Systems


Educational Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Preferred

  • Advanced Degree

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Registered Pharmacist (RPh)

  • PharmD or equivalent qualification


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant Pharmacovigilance experience

  • Experience in:

    • ICSR Processing

    • MedDRA Coding

    • Case Narrative Writing

    • Safety Data Review

    • Regulatory Compliance