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Senior Safety Writer

Fortrea
Fortrea
3-4+ years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai , India
10 Feb. 12, 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

Location: Mumbai, India (Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 256140
Posted: 3 Days Ago
Application Deadline: February 13, 2026

Job Category: Pharmacovigilance / Medical Writing / Drug Safety / Regulatory Writing


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Safety Writer to lead the preparation and review of aggregate safety reports, risk management documentation, signal detection analyses, and benefit-risk evaluation reports for global regulatory submissions.

This role involves end-to-end report lifecycle management, including planning, authoring, coordinating reviews, approvals, and submissions in compliance with international regulatory standards. The selected candidate will apply advanced pharmacovigilance and medical writing expertise to deliver high-quality, compliant documents while mentoring junior writers and supporting cross-functional project activities.


Experience Required

  • Minimum 4+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

  • At least 3+ years of focused experience in medical writing or safety writing

  • Proven experience in authoring aggregate safety reports for regulatory submissions


Key Responsibilities

  • Author and review global regulatory safety documents, including:

    • Annual Reports (IND and others)

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

    • Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Reports (PADERs)

    • Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs)

    • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

    • Addendum and ad hoc safety reports

  • Prepare and review Risk Management Plans (RMPs), signal reports, and safety issue analyses

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

  • Perform and review signal detection activities and contribute to signaling strategies

  • Conduct safety database searches, literature reviews, and data analysis for signal evaluation

  • Draft responses to health authority queries and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders

  • Create and update product labeling documents (Core Data Sheets, USPI, SPCs, Medication Guides) and justify label changes

  • Author manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and medical information responses

  • Develop and review SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), and process documentation

  • Mentor junior writers through coaching, training sessions, and hands-on shadowing

  • Support resource estimation, RFP responses, and project management activities

  • Ensure regulatory compliance with global pharmacovigilance requirements, ICH guidelines, and GCP standards

  • Maintain quality metrics, perform document quality checks, and ensure timely deliverables


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

  • Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements and pharmacovigilance practices

  • Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines

  • Excellent written and spoken English

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office tools

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Life Sciences or related field

  • Scientific or clinical research background

  • Experience in global labeling updates and regulatory interactions


Work Environment

  • Remote role based in Mumbai, India

  • Travel requirement: Up to 10%, including occasional overnight travel as required by project needs


Why Apply?

This is a strategic opportunity for experienced medical writers specializing in pharmacovigilance and regulatory safety reporting. The role offers exposure to global regulatory submissions, signal detection strategies, and benefit-risk evaluation documentation within a dynamic pharmaceutical or CRO environment.