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Sr Safety & Pv Specialist (Literature Case Processing & Review)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Sr Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist – Literature Case Processing & Review

Company: Syneos Health
Job ID: 25104484
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Gurugram or Hyderabad, India
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years (Literature Case Processing with SME experience)
Qualification: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / PharmD / BDS / BMS


Company Overview

Syneos Health® is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success across the drug development lifecycle. With operations in over 110 countries and a workforce of 29,000+ professionals, Syneos Health delivers integrated clinical, medical affairs, and commercial solutions that place patients at the center of innovation.


Role Overview

The Sr Safety & PV Specialist – Literature Case Processing & Review plays a critical role in global pharmacovigilance operations, with primary responsibility for systematic literature surveillance, ICSR identification, safety data review, and regulatory compliance. This position also functions as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting team members, audits, and safety strategy execution.


Key Responsibilities

Literature Surveillance & Safety Review

  • Conduct systematic and ad-hoc literature searches using global biomedical databases (Embase, PubMed, Medline) for safety signal identification.

  • Develop, validate, and maintain search strategies for pharmacovigilance purposes.

  • Extract, assess, and summarize safety-relevant data from scientific literature.

  • Perform local literature reviews in compliance with regional and global regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure compliance with global and local literature monitoring regulations.

ICSR Processing & Case Management

  • Perform ICSR triage, assessment, and processing in accordance with SOPs and safety plans.

  • Evaluate cases for completeness, accuracy, and reportability.

  • Enter and code data in safety databases, including adverse events, medical history, concomitant medications, and laboratory tests.

  • Prepare high-quality narrative case summaries.

  • Identify missing information, raise queries, and ensure timely resolution.

  • Support expedited and periodic safety reporting in line with global regulations.

  • Coordinate reconciliation of safety data with clinical and data management teams.

Safety Operations & Compliance

  • Prepare and support Safety Management Plans (SMPs).

  • Coordinate project workflows to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

  • Support safety submissions for clinical and post-marketing projects.

  • Ensure appropriate filing of documents in TMF and PSMF.

  • Participate in audits and inspections as required.

  • Maintain ongoing compliance with ICH-GCP, GVP, global safety regulations, SOPs, and WIs.

Subject Matter Expertise & Team Support

  • Act as an SME for literature case processing and safety operations.

  • Provide day-to-day technical guidance and troubleshooting support to team members.

  • Support trend analysis and safety signal activities.

  • Review program-level issues and escalate to Program Leads or Directors when required.

  • Train investigators on ICSR reporting requirements.


Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related discipline.

  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in literature case processing, including SME responsibilities.

  • Strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes, clinical trials (Phases II–IV), and post-marketing safety.

  • Experience with global safety databases and medical terminology.

  • In-depth understanding of ICH-GCP, GVP, and global safety regulations.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and shared content platforms.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail.

  • Willingness to travel minimally (up to 10%), if required.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Work with a globally recognized organization involved in 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products.

  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture focused on professional growth.

  • Access continuous learning, career development, and therapeutic area training.

  • Contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts patient safety worldwide.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.