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Senior Physician, Patient Safety

Parexel
Parexel
2 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 21, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote 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

Job Title: Senior Physician – Patient Safety
Job ID: R0000036744
Category: Medical Sciences / Pharmacovigilance
Location: India (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Overview

Parexel, a global leader in clinical research and drug development services, is seeking an experienced Senior Physician – Patient Safety to support global pharmacovigilance and medical monitoring activities. This remote-based role in India is ideal for medically qualified professionals with strong expertise in drug safety, adverse event assessment, and regulatory compliance.

As a Senior Physician in Patient Safety, you will serve as a medical and safety subject matter expert, providing clinical judgment, oversight, and strategic input across complex pharmacovigilance activities while mentoring junior physicians and collaborating with global stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities

Medical & Pharmacovigilance Oversight

  • Perform medical and safety monitoring activities for assigned clinical trials and post-marketing projects.

  • Conduct expert medical review of adverse event cases, including complex, challenging, clinical trial, literature, and combination product (drug–device) cases, in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

  • Assess seriousness, expectedness/listedness, causality, and medical coherence of case narratives.

  • Provide MAH comments, medical analysis, and guidance for safety reports and regulatory submissions.

  • Support case processing teams with expert medical input, follow-up strategies, and MedDRA coding review.

Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned products’ safety profiles, labeling, and global drug safety regulations (ICH GCP, GVP, and applicable guidelines).

  • Ensure compliance with internal processes and global regulatory reporting timelines.

  • Act as pharmacovigilance representative and safety scientist for assigned projects.

  • Support audits, inspections, and bid defense meetings as required.

Literature Review & Signal Management

  • Review and assess scientific literature for product safety evaluation and emerging safety signals.

  • Provide expert medical summaries, MAH comments, and inputs for aggregate reports and signal management activities.

  • Offer medical guidance to PV and study teams on safety-related topics.

Therapeutic Area Expertise & Leadership

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert within assigned therapeutic areas, supporting safety strategy and decision-making.

  • Collaborate with Therapeutic Area Leads to strengthen scientific and medical expertise across teams.

  • Mentor and train junior Patient Safety Physicians, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, training programs, and cross-functional safety projects.


Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

  • MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized medical school.

  • Completion of basic clinical training (internship, residency, or equivalent).

Experience Required:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, patient safety, or medical monitoring activities.

  • Demonstrated clinical medicine experience (general or specialty), maintained with current medical knowledge.

Technical & Professional Skills:

  • Strong understanding of drug development and global drug safety regulations (ICH GCP, GVP).

  • Proven ability to perform complex medical evaluations and exercise sound clinical judgment.

  • Experience mentoring junior physicians or safety professionals.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with a client-focused mindset.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based safety systems.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrix, remote, and global environment.


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Why Join Parexel

Parexel is driven by a shared commitment to improve global health by accelerating the development of life-changing therapies. The organization offers a collaborative, science-driven environment with opportunities to work on diverse therapeutic areas, complex global projects, and continuous professional growth.