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Senior Safety Writer And Process Lead

Fortrea
Fortrea
4-7 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 20, 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

Senior Safety Writer and Process Lead

Category: Clinical / Pharmacovigilance
Location: Mumbai, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5–7 years (minimum 4 years in medical/safety writing)


About the Company

Fortrea is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) delivering end-to-end clinical development and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Operating in approximately 100 countries, Fortrea partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to accelerate the delivery of life-changing therapies. With a strong foundation in scientific rigor and innovation, Fortrea is redefining drug and device development worldwide.


Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Safety Writer and Process Lead to join our Clinical team in Mumbai. This leadership role is responsible for end-to-end management of aggregate safety and benefit-risk documentation, including authoring, reviewing, coordinating, and submitting complex regulatory safety reports. The role requires deep pharmacovigilance expertise, strong process leadership, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality, and timeliness.


Key Responsibilities

Safety & Regulatory Writing

  • Lead the preparation, review, and finalization of aggregate safety reports, including PSURs, PBRERs, DSURs, PADERs, Annual Reports, and Benefit-Risk Evaluation documents.

  • Author and review Risk Management Plans (RMPs), Safety Update Reports, bridging reports, addendum reports, and ad hoc safety documents.

  • Develop Common Technical Document (CTD) summaries, including Clinical and Non-Clinical Overviews and Clinical Summaries.

  • Prepare medical information responses for healthcare professionals (HCPs).

Process Leadership & Project Management

  • Manage end-to-end report lifecycles, including planning, authoring, internal and client reviews, approvals, and regulatory submissions.

  • Coordinate safety writing activities across a team of writers, including workload allocation, timelines, and cross-functional communication.

  • Serve as the primary client contact for safety writing deliverables and ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.

  • Support resource estimation, proposal development, and responses to RFPs.

Quality, Compliance & Documentation

  • Perform and document quality checks, maintain metrics, and support audits and inspections.

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements, pharmacovigilance regulations, SOPs, and ICH GCP guidelines.

  • Create and update product labels, including Core Data Sheets (CDS), USPI, SPCs, and Medication Guides.

  • Conduct literature searches to support safety evaluations, label updates, and regulatory justifications.

Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

  • Act as a writing coach and mentor for junior and mid-level safety writers.

  • Promote standardized, efficient, and quality-driven safety writing processes across projects.

  • Proactively identify risks, resolve issues affecting deliverables, and drive continuous process improvements.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent (advanced degree such as Master’s or PhD preferred).

  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 4 years in safety or medical writing.

  • Strong expertise in pharmacovigilance, benefit-risk assessment, and aggregate safety reporting.

  • Thorough knowledge of global regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, and good pharmacovigilance practices.

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English with strong scientific writing skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.


Preferred Experience & Skills

  • Experience in drug discovery, clinical research, or safety surveillance.

  • Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, disease states, and therapeutic interventions.

  • Proven ability to manage complex projects, meet tight timelines, and collaborate with global stakeholders.

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.


Work Environment & Travel

  • Office-based or home-based work model as per project requirements.

  • Up to 10% travel, including occasional overnight stays, based on project needs.


Why Join Fortrea

  • Work on global regulatory submissions impacting patient safety worldwide.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams in a high-impact CRO environment.

  • Access continuous learning, leadership opportunities, and career growth in pharmacovigilance and regulatory writing.

  • Be part of Fortrea’s values-driven culture built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation.


Equal Opportunity Statement:
Fortrea is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.


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