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Senior Safety Reporting Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
3+ years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 10, 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

Senior Safety Reporting Specialist

Job ID: R-01336116
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Pharmacovigilance
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Location: India (Remote)
Work Schedule: Standard (Monday to Friday)
Work Environment: Office / Remote

About the Organization

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Clinical Research Services team is at the forefront of advancing life-saving therapies from development to market. As part of the PPD® clinical research portfolio within a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO), the team delivers high-quality scientific, operational, and regulatory expertise to address some of the world’s most complex healthcare challenges.

Role Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Reporting Specialist to support global pharmacovigilance and safety reporting operations. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of expedited and periodic safety reports, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and timelines. The position also provides leadership on projects, supports procedural development, and mentors team members, contributing to operational excellence and regulatory readiness across safety programs.

Experience Required

  • Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in safety reporting, pharmacovigilance, or clinical research operations

  • Demonstrated experience managing expedited and periodic safety reports in a regulated environment

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, or a related discipline

  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and directly relevant experience may be considered

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, prepare, submit, and track expedited and periodic safety reports to regulatory authorities and other stakeholders

  • Ensure all safety reports comply with global regulatory timelines, country-specific legislation, and internal procedures

  • Lead large-scale safety reporting projects and programs, ensuring consistent delivery and regulatory compliance

  • Proactively identify quality or timeline risks and implement effective mitigation strategies

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for safety reporting activities on assigned projects

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safety reporting deliverables and process alignment

  • Contribute to the development, review, and updating of departmental and program-level procedural documents

  • Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior team members and new starters

  • Participate in regulatory intelligence activities and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Prepare metrics, performance reports, and support limited financial or project tracking activities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacovigilance concepts

  • In-depth understanding of global safety reporting regulations and procedural requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of safety databases

  • Excellent time management and multitasking abilities in a deadline-driven environment

  • High attention to detail with strong quality and compliance focus

  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all organizational levels

  • Demonstrated initiative with effective persuasion and negotiation skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional and global teams

  • Proven capability to coach and support less experienced colleagues

Professional Level

This position represents a fully qualified, career-level role requiring independent judgment, leadership, and the ability to resolve complex safety reporting challenges creatively and effectively.

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Opportunity to contribute to global drug safety and patient protection

  • Fully remote role with exposure to international clinical research programs

  • Collaborative, quality-driven environment within a leading global CRO

  • Continuous learning, professional development, and career progression opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.