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Sr Safety Specialist (Literature Review)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 5, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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 Specialist (Literature Review)

Location: Gurugram, India
Updated: October 29, 2025
Job ID: 25102421
Company: Syneos Health®


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization that partners with clients to accelerate the delivery of life-changing therapies. We combine clinical, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to translate insights into real-world impact.

Our Clinical Development model puts the customer and patient at the center of all we do. With over 29,000 employees in 110 countries, we bring innovation and agility to a dynamic healthcare environment — driven by our passion to change lives.

Work Here Matters Everywhere.


Why Join Syneos Health

At Syneos Health, we invest in our people through:

  • Career development and progression programs

  • Technical and therapeutic area training

  • Peer recognition and total rewards systems

  • A global Total Self culture, where authenticity and inclusion are valued

We believe that diversity of thought, background, and perspective builds a workplace where everyone feels they belong.


Role Overview

The Senior Safety Specialist (Literature Review) is responsible for conducting and managing global and local literature reviews to identify Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and safety-relevant information for pharmacovigilance activities. This role demands expertise in biomedical databases, regulatory requirements, and safety data management.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct systematic and ad-hoc literature searches in databases such as Embase, PubMed, and Medline for ICSR identification and safety insights.

  • Extract, summarize, and interpret key safety data from literature sources.

  • Develop and validate literature search strategies in compliance with global PV requirements.

  • Perform global and local literature reviews according to regulatory standards.

  • Coordinate project workflows and ensure timely deliverables.

  • Prepare and maintain Safety Management Plans; assist in internal project review meetings.

  • Enter and track ICSR data in PVG quality systems per SOPs and study-specific plans.

  • Triages and evaluates ICSR completeness, accuracy, and regulatory reportability.

  • Code medical history, events, and concomitant medications; prepare narrative summaries.

  • Support regulatory submission of expedited and periodic safety reports.

  • Participate in audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with all PV, GCP, and ICH guidelines.

  • Provide investigator training on ICSR reporting.

  • Maintain documentation in the Trial Master File (TMF) or Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) as applicable.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in a health-related discipline (Pharmacy, Nursing, or Life Sciences) or equivalent experience.

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in Pharmacovigilance with specialization in:

    • Global and local literature case review

    • Identification of NICR, Signal, and Adverse Reaction reports from literature

    • Quality checks, citation reviews, and internal review leadership

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Proficient in Embase, PubMed, and other major biomedical databases

    • Strong command of medical terminology and literature review processes

    • Hands-on experience with safety database systems and Microsoft Office Suite

    • Working knowledge of ICH GCP, GVP, and global PV regulations


Core Skills

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to mentor, train, and coordinate teams

  • High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure

  • Capable of working independently and within a collaborative environment


Additional Details

  • Travel: Up to 10% (minimal).

  • This job description is not exhaustive; additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

  • Syneos Health values equivalent combinations of education and experience.

  • Committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, the EU Equality Directive, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals.


Learn More

Over the past five years, Syneos Health has contributed to:

  • 94% of all Novel FDA-Approved Drugs

  • 95% of EMA-Authorized Products

  • 200+ Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial Patients

For more information, visit: www.syneoshealth.com


How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply through the Syneos Health Careers Portal or join our Talent Network to stay informed about future opportunities.

At Syneos Health, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds — even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.