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Senior Project Lead, Pss

Fortrea
Fortrea
1-5+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore , 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

Job Title: Senior Project Lead – Pharmacovigilance & Patient Safety Services (PSS)

Location: Bangalore, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 26403
Posted: 2 Days Ago

Job Category: Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety / Clinical Safety / Regulatory Affairs


Job Overview

We are hiring an experienced Senior Project Lead – PSS (Pharmacovigilance & Patient Safety Services) to oversee clinical safety operations and adverse event management activities. This leadership role is responsible for managing end-to-end pharmacovigilance processes, including safety data from clinical trials and post-marketing sources, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality client service delivery.

The selected candidate will act as a global or regional safety lead, ensuring accurate and timely expedited adverse event reporting to clients and regulatory authorities in accordance with international regulations and internal SOPs.


Experience Required

Candidates must meet one of the following minimum experience criteria:

  • Non-degree qualification with 5+ years of safety experience

  • Associate’s degree with 3–4 years of safety experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) with 3+ years of safety experience

  • Master’s degree (MS/MA) with 2–3 years of safety experience or 2 years of relevant industry experience

  • PharmD with 1+ year of safety experience or 2 years of relevant experience

    • A one-year PharmD residency or fellowship may be considered relevant experience

Safety experience must include operational handling of AE/SAE cases, narrative writing, query management, safety database usage, and regulatory submissions.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee receipt, processing, and management of adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) reports from clinical trials and spontaneous sources

  • Ensure compliant expedited safety reporting in accordance with US and global regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, and internal SOPs

  • Act as safety lead for assigned global or regional projects, ensuring harmonized processes and effective communication

  • Prepare and support pharmacovigilance documentation including:

    • Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)

    • Annual IND reports

    • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

    • Periodic Safety Reports (PSRs)

    • Line listings and aggregate safety reports

  • Support safety database reconciliation activities with internal and external partners

  • Monitor project workflows to ensure regulatory timelines are consistently met

  • Develop and deliver safety presentations to internal stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies

  • Contribute to development and revision of Work Instructions (WIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Support preparation of Safety Management Plans (SMPs), reconciliation plans, and study-specific safety documentation

  • Participate in audits (internal, client, regulatory) and ensure audit readiness

  • Assist with Safety Committee and DSMB data preparation

  • Support TMF management and project financial oversight, including identification of out-of-scope activities

  • Maintain cross-functional collaboration across departments


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes and global adverse event reporting requirements

  • Operational experience with safety databases and regulatory submissions

  • In-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH Guidelines

  • Knowledge of worldwide investigational product safety reporting requirements

  • Familiarity with medical and drug terminology

  • Strong proficiency in MS Office tools

  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to anticipate risks and proactively escalate issues

  • Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration capabilities


Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or Chemistry

  • Knowledge of Medical Device safety reporting

  • Understanding of R&D processes within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments

  • Experience in related areas such as Medical Affairs, Clinical Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, or Quality Assurance


Work Environment

  • Office-based role in Bangalore, India

  • Travel requirement: Up to 10%, including occasional overnight travel based on project needs


Why Apply?

This is a strategic pharmacovigilance leadership opportunity for professionals seeking to advance their career in global clinical safety operations. The role offers exposure to international regulatory frameworks, cross-functional leadership, and end-to-end safety project management within the pharmaceutical and CRO industry.