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Senior Safety And Pv Specialist (Qc Experience)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Gurugram, Hyderabad, India
9 May 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Company Overview

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated life sciences organization that supports clinical development and commercialization across the drug development lifecycle. The company focuses on accelerating patient access to therapies through clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and data-driven solutions.


Job Details

Category

Details

Job Title

Senior Safety and Pharmacovigilance Specialist (QC Experience)

Company

Syneos Health

Job ID

25107316

Location

Hyderabad (Office-Based)

Department

Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety

Industry

Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience Required

Minimum 6 years PV experience

QC Experience Required

Minimum 3+ years Quality Control experience

Education Requirement

B.Pharm / M.Pharm / BDS / BMS / MBBS (BSc/MSc not accepted)


Role Summary

The Senior Safety and PV Specialist is responsible for end-to-end pharmacovigilance case processing and quality control (QC) activities. The role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely processing of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting global drug safety reporting systems.

The position involves data entry, medical coding, QC review, regulatory reporting, literature screening, and supporting safety system maintenance activities across clinical and post-marketing programs.


Key Responsibilities

1. ICSR Case Processing & Data Entry

  • Enter safety data into PV tracking and quality systems.

  • Process ICSRs according to:

    • SOPs

    • Project/program safety plans

  • Ensure accurate case tracking and documentation.


2. Quality Control (QC) & Case Review

  • Perform QC review of ICSRs.

  • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and regulatory reportability.

  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in case data.


3. Medical Coding

  • Code:

    • Adverse events

    • Medical history

    • Concomitant medications

    • Laboratory tests

  • Perform manual recoding of un-coded product/substance terms.


4. Narrative & Documentation

  • Compile complete and accurate narrative summaries.

  • Maintain safety case documentation in compliance with SOPs.

  • Ensure submission of required documents to:

    • Trial Master File (TMF)

    • Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF)


5. Regulatory Reporting & Compliance

  • Support expedited reporting of safety cases.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • GVP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practices)

    • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

    • ICH guidelines

    • Global regulatory requirements


6. Data Management & Safety Systems

  • Maintain safety tracking for assigned cases.

  • Perform literature screening and safety review.

  • Manage:

    • MedDRA coding

    • Drug dictionary maintenance

    • xEVMPD product records

    • SPOR / IDMP activities


7. Case Quality & Operational Activities

  • Identify duplicate ICSRs and manage resolution.

  • Ensure data integrity in safety databases.

  • Conduct validation and submission of regulatory safety records.


8. Collaboration & Audit Support

  • Maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams.

  • Participate in audits and inspections.

  • Apply safety reporting intelligence and best practices.


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements (Mandatory)

  • B.Pharm / M.Pharm / BDS / BMS / MBBS
    ❌ BSc / MSc not eligible


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years in Pharmacovigilance

  • Minimum 3+ years in Quality Control (QC)

  • Experience in:

    • End-to-end case processing

    • Post-marketing safety

    • Clinical trial PV with EDC exposure


Technical Skills

  • ICSR processing systems

  • Safety databases

  • MedDRA coding

  • Drug dictionary management

  • xEVMPD systems

  • SPOR / IDMP frameworks

  • Literature screening tools


Regulatory Knowledge

  • ICH guidelines

  • GVP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practices)

  • GCP compliance

  • Global drug safety regulations

  • SOP and Work Instruction adherence


Soft Skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Quality-focused mindset

  • Analytical thinking

  • Communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to manage multiple safety cases

  • Strong documentation skills


Preferred Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates may have experience in:

  • Pharmacovigilance Case Processing

  • Drug Safety QC

  • ICSR Management

  • Post-Marketing Surveillance

  • Clinical Trial Safety Reporting

  • MedDRA Coding

  • Regulatory Safety Submissions

  • Safety Database Operations

  • CRO or Pharmaceutical PV environments

  • Quality Assurance in PV


Benefits & Work Culture

Professional Environment

Syneos Health offers:

  • Global clinical exposure

  • High-impact drug safety projects

  • Continuous learning and development

  • Cross-functional collaboration opportunities


Career Growth

  • Technical and therapeutic training

  • Career progression pathways

  • Peer recognition programs

  • Leadership development opportunities


Work Culture

  • Inclusive and diverse workplace

  • Patient-focused mission (“Driven to Deliver”)

  • Performance-driven environment

  • Innovation-focused teams