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Specialist I

Fortrea
Fortrea
1-2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 April 8, 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

Specialist I – Clinical Safety / Pharmacovigilance

Location: Bangalore
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
Job Requisition ID: 26731

Job Overview
We are hiring a detail-oriented Specialist I – Clinical Safety / Pharmacovigilance to support clinical safety and pharmacovigilance operations related to adverse event processing, expedited safety reporting, and safety data management. This role is responsible for handling adverse event reports from clinical trials and post-marketing sources while ensuring timely and compliant reporting to clients, regulatory authorities, ethics committees, and investigators.

The ideal candidate will contribute to pharmacovigilance case processing, regulatory submissions, safety database management, reconciliation, and aggregate safety reporting in accordance with global compliance standards and pharmacovigilance regulations.

Experience Required

  • 1–2 years of pharmacovigilance/safety experience for candidates with Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PharmD degree

  • 2+ years of safety experience for candidates with Associate Degree or non-degree qualifications

  • Experience processing AE/SAE reports, narrative writing, safety queries, and regulatory submissions

  • Experience working within safety databases and adverse event tracking systems

  • Relevant pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry experience may be considered

  • Knowledge of adverse event reporting for marketed and investigational products

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage receipt and processing of adverse event reports from spontaneous sources and clinical trials

  • Enter safety data into adverse event databases and tracking systems

  • Review adverse events for completeness, accuracy, and expedited reporting requirements

  • Write patient narratives and code adverse events using MedDRA

  • Assess listedness against product labeling where applicable

  • Identify missing clinically significant information and conduct follow-up activities

  • Ensure timely processing and submission of expedited reports to regulatory authorities and stakeholders

  • Submit Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports within study-defined timelines

  • Perform database reconciliation with Data Management teams and sponsors/clients

  • Process and review Expedited Safety Reports (ESRs) and Periodic Safety Reports (PSRs)

  • Maintain adverse event tracking systems and project safety files

  • Assist with PSURs, DSURs, Annual IND Reports, and other aggregate safety reports

  • Conduct peer/quality review of processed safety reports

  • Support signal detection and trend/pattern recognition activities

  • Generate monthly status and project-specific safety reports

  • Mentor junior safety staff on case handling and adverse event reporting

  • Maintain compliance with SOPs, Work Instructions, and pharmacovigilance guidelines

  • Assist in updating Safety Management Plans and reconciliation plans

  • Participate in project team and client meetings

  • Prepare safety files for archiving at project completion

  • Contribute to CAPA development, root cause analysis, audits, and inspection readiness

  • Support review of cumulative safety data for DSMBs and regulatory submissions

Required Qualifications

  • Degree preferred in Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related field

  • Educational/Experience combinations accepted include:

    • Non-degree + 2 years safety experience / 4–5 years relevant experience

    • Associate Degree + 2 years safety experience / 3–4 years relevant experience

    • BS/BA + 1–2 years safety experience / 2–3 years relevant experience

    • MS/MA + 1–2 years safety experience / 2 years relevant experience

    • PharmD + 1–2 years safety experience / 2 years relevant experience

  • PharmD residency/fellowship may count as relevant experience

Required Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities

  • Knowledge of medical and drug terminology

  • Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH Guidelines

  • Understanding of global regulatory requirements for adverse event reporting

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows applications

Work Environment

  • Office-based environment

  • Up to 5% travel required, including occasional overnight stays based on project needs

Why Join This Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their career in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, adverse event reporting, clinical safety operations, and regulatory compliance within a globally recognized clinical research environment.

Apply now to build your future in clinical safety and pharmacovigilance operations.