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Senior Safety Writer

Fortrea
Fortrea
3-4 years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
10 Feb. 24, 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 Safety Writer – Aggregate Reports & Pharmacovigilance

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job Category: Clinical / Drug Safety
Job ID: 2694
Company: Fortrea

Job Overview

Fortrea is seeking a Senior Safety Writer to lead the preparation, review, and lifecycle management of aggregate safety reports, risk management documents, signal detection analyses, and benefit-risk evaluations for global regulatory submissions.

This role is responsible for end-to-end medical writing activities, including planning, authoring, coordinating reviews, approvals, and regulatory submissions in compliance with international pharmacovigilance and clinical research standards. The position also includes mentoring junior writers, supporting project management activities, and maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate brings strong regulatory writing expertise, pharmacovigilance knowledge, and experience handling medium to high complexity safety deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

  • Author and review aggregate safety reports for global regulatory submissions including:

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

    • Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs)

    • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

    • Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Reports (PADERs)

    • Annual Reports (IND and others)

    • Addendum and ad hoc safety reports

  • Prepare and review Risk Management Plans (RMPs), medical device safety reports, and benefit-risk evaluations

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

  • Lead signal detection and safety issue analyses, including literature searches and database reviews

  • Author signal evaluation reports and participate in safety review meetings

  • Draft regulatory authority responses and collaborate cross-functionally to address health authority queries

  • Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, conference posters, and medical information responses for healthcare professionals

  • Create and update product labeling documents such as Core Data Sheets, USPI, Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), and Medication Guides

  • Conduct literature reviews and evaluate safety data from internal and external sources

  • Coordinate report writing activities across writing teams where applicable

  • Support resource estimation and RFP responses

  • Perform quality checks, metrics tracking, and compliance documentation

  • Author and review SOPs, Work Instructions, and process documentation

  • Coach and mentor junior writers; design and deliver training programs

  • Ensure all deliverables comply with global regulatory requirements and pharmacovigilance standards

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred

  • Equivalent relevant experience may be considered

Experience Required

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

  • At least 3 years of experience in medical writing, preferably in pharmacovigilance or safety writing

  • Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements, Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), and ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Experience authoring aggregate safety reports and regulatory submissions

  • Scientific or clinical research experience desirable

Core Competencies

  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

  • Strong knowledge of MS Office and document management tools

  • Advanced organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to manage multiple complex deliverables within strict timelines

  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills

  • Detail-oriented with high commitment to quality and compliance

Work Environment & Travel

  • Based in Mumbai, India

  • Up to 10% travel may be required, including overnight stays, based on project needs

Why Join Fortrea?

Fortrea is a leading global CRO delivering clinical development and post-marketing safety solutions to pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors worldwide. The organization emphasizes regulatory excellence, scientific rigor, and patient safety across therapeutic areas.

This position offers:

  • Leadership opportunities in global pharmacovigilance writing

  • Exposure to international regulatory agencies and submission frameworks

  • Mentorship and team development responsibilities

  • Career advancement within clinical safety and regulatory writing

Fortrea is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring practices and regulatory-compliant operations.

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