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Senior Safety Reporting Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
4-6 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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 Safety Reporting Specialist – Pharmacovigilance (PV)

Company: [Insert Company Name]
Location: Remote / India
Job Type: Full-Time / Fully Remote
Category: Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
Experience Required: 4 – 6 years in PV / Safety Reporting


Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Safety Reporting Specialist to join our global Pharmacovigilance (PV) team. This role is responsible for accurate and timely reporting of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs), ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal SOPs. The Senior Safety Reporting Specialist will serve as a key contributor to signal detection, safety reporting, and PV operations, supporting clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global PV environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain patient safety and regulatory compliance.


Key Responsibilities

Safety Reporting & Case Management

  • Review, assess, and report individual case safety reports (ICSRs) in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, and local regulations

  • Ensure timely submission of serious adverse events (SAEs), expedited reports, and aggregate safety reports

  • Perform quality checks and medical review of ICSRs, including narratives, coding, and causality assessment

  • Maintain accuracy, completeness, and consistency of safety data in PV databases

Regulatory & Compliance Support

  • Ensure compliance with global and local pharmacovigilance regulations and company SOPs

  • Assist with preparation of regulatory submissions, including PSURs, DSURs, and Periodic Safety Reports

  • Serve as a point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits related to safety reporting

Collaboration & Process Improvement

  • Work closely with clinical operations, data management, and medical teams to ensure effective AE management

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, optimizing PV workflows and reporting efficiency

  • Provide guidance and mentoring to junior PV staff on safety reporting and regulatory compliance


Qualifications & Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Medicine, or related field

Experience:

  • 4 – 6 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety operations

  • Strong knowledge of ICH, GVP, FDA, EMA, and local PV regulations

  • Hands-on experience with safety databases (e.g., Argus, ArisG, or Veeva)

Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle complex data accurately

  • Strong medical and clinical knowledge with experience in adverse event assessment and coding

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote/global environment

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Experience in preparing safety reports and regulatory submissions


Career Growth & Global Exposure

  • Gain exposure to global PV operations, supporting clinical trials and marketed products

  • Opportunity to progress to PV Manager / Lead Safety Reporting roles

  • Work on international projects, interacting with global regulatory authorities and cross-functional teams