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Senior Physician, Patient Safety

Parexel
Parexel
5-8+ years
Not Disclosed
, India
10 Feb. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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 Physician – Patient Safety (Pharmacovigilance)

Location: India (Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Medical Sciences / Drug Safety
Industry: Clinical Research Organization (CRO) / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology
Job ID: R0000038057


Job Overview

A leading global Clinical Research Organization (CRO) is seeking an experienced Senior Physician – Patient Safety to lead medical safety review, pharmacovigilance, and risk management activities across assigned products and therapeutic areas.

This is a remote, India-based opportunity for medically qualified professionals with strong expertise in drug safety, medical monitoring, signal detection, and regulatory compliance. The role requires in-depth clinical evaluation, leadership in safety governance, and mentorship of junior physicians while supporting global pharmacovigilance operations.

The Senior Physician will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality medical oversight throughout the drug development lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

Pharmacovigilance & Case Medical Review

  • Perform comprehensive medical review of individual case safety reports (ICSRs), including clinical trial, post-marketing, and literature cases

  • Assess seriousness, expectedness, causality, and listedness of adverse events

  • Author Pharmacovigilance/Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH) comments

  • Ensure accurate MedDRA coding and narrative medical coherence

  • Provide medical guidance to case processing teams

  • Review complex and combination product (drug-device) safety cases

Aggregate Safety Reporting & Regulatory Documents

  • Author and review key safety documents including:

    • PBRERs / PSURs

    • DSURs

    • Signal Evaluation Reports (SERs)

    • Health Authority response documents

    • Clinical Overviews and Addenda

    • Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) reports

  • Contribute to regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, MAA, variations, renewals)

  • Review safety sections of Company Core Data Sheet (CCDS) and labeling documents

Signal Detection & Risk Management

  • Conduct signal detection, validation, and evaluation activities

  • Perform medical assessment of safety alerts from data mining

  • Author and review SERs and signal validation documents

  • Manage signal tracking systems and safety management tools

  • Participate in Safety Management Team (SMT) meetings

  • Support Risk Management Plan (RMP) preparation and maintenance

Medical Monitoring & Clinical Oversight

  • Provide medical monitoring support for clinical studies

  • Review adverse events, laboratory data, and safety line listings

  • Sign off on medically relevant technical documents

  • Support Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) and Clinical Endpoint Committees (CECs)

  • Provide safety input into clinical protocols, study reports, and Investigator’s Brochures

Literature Review & Safety Intelligence

  • Conduct literature review for product safety assessment

  • Summarize literature findings for aggregate reporting and signal management

  • Perform medical review of Clinical Study Report (CSR) narratives

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Serve as Therapeutic Area Subject Matter Expert (SME)

  • Mentor and train junior Patient Safety Physicians

  • Participate in client meetings, audits, inspections, and bid defense meetings

  • Collaborate with regulatory, clinical, medical writing, and project teams

  • Contribute to process improvements and KPI performance


Required Education

  • MBBS / MD or medically qualified degree from a recognized medical school

  • Completion of clinical training (internship/residency) required


Required Experience

  • Minimum 5–8+ years of relevant experience in:

    • Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety

    • Medical Monitoring

    • Clinical Practice (general or specialist)

  • Experience in aggregate safety reporting and regulatory documentation

  • Strong understanding of global drug safety regulations (ICH-GCP, ICH-GVP, and applicable international guidelines)

  • Experience mentoring junior physicians preferred


Technical Knowledge & Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes and global reporting obligations

  • Strong expertise in signal detection and safety evaluation methodologies

  • Ability to interpret complex clinical and safety data

  • Experience with MedDRA coding review

  • Familiarity with global regulatory authority requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based safety systems


Core Competencies

  • Strong clinical judgment and analytical thinking

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple complex safety projects

  • Client-focused and solution-oriented approach

  • High attention to detail and regulatory compliance mindset

  • Ability to work effectively in a global matrix environment

  • Leadership and mentoring capability


Why Apply

  • Work remotely in a global pharmacovigilance leadership role

  • Contribute to patient safety across international drug development programs

  • Engage with regulatory authorities and global health stakeholders

  • Mentor and develop future medical safety leaders

  • Be part of high-impact drug safety and risk management initiatives


Apply Now

Advance your career in Pharmacovigilance, Medical Monitoring, and Global Drug Safety by joining a world-class medical sciences team dedicated to protecting patient safety and supporting regulatory excellence worldwide.