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Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance

Icon Plc
ICON PLC
8+ years
upto 12 LPA
Chennai, India
10 April 30, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm D., BSc., MSc., Lifesciences graduate 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

Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance – Drug Safety Operations

Location: Chennai, India
Job ID: JR143504
Company: ICON plc
Department: Pharmacovigilance & Patient Safety
Work Model: Hybrid
Experience Required: 8+ Years
Freshers Eligible: No


About the Company

ICON plc is a globally recognized healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to advancing clinical development and improving patient outcomes worldwide. With a strong global presence and innovation-driven culture, ICON provides world-class clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and drug development solutions to leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare companies.


Job Overview

ICON plc is actively hiring for the position of Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance in Chennai. This leadership role is ideal for experienced pharmacovigilance professionals with strong expertise in drug safety operations, adverse event reporting, regulatory compliance, and pharmacovigilance team management.

As a Pharmacovigilance Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end safety reporting activities, ensuring compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations, and driving operational excellence across safety surveillance processes for clinical trials and post-marketing products.


Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise day-to-day pharmacovigilance and drug safety reporting activities

  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of adverse event reports to global regulatory authorities

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize safety reporting workflows

  • Monitor compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and internal SOPs

  • Manage safety submission processes and reporting timelines efficiently

  • Lead, mentor, and train pharmacovigilance team members on best practices and compliance standards

  • Support process improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacovigilance operations and reporting quality

  • Maintain high standards of accuracy, patient safety, and regulatory adherence across all safety activities


Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medicine, or related healthcare field

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety operations

  • Strong expertise in clinical trial safety reporting and post-marketing surveillance

  • In-depth understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting requirements

  • Prior experience in team management and leadership roles preferred

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining compliance and reporting accuracy


Why Join ICON plc?

  • Opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)

  • Exposure to global pharmacovigilance projects and advanced drug safety systems

  • Collaborative and innovation-focused work culture

  • Competitive salary package with comprehensive employee benefits

  • Strong career growth opportunities in pharmacovigilance leadership and clinical safety operations

  • Flexible hybrid working environment supporting work-life balance


Employee Benefits

ICON offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support employee wellness, career growth, and financial stability, including:

  • Annual leave and paid time-off benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage

  • Retirement and long-term savings plans

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness and family support

  • Life insurance coverage

  • Flexible country-specific employee benefit programs

  • Wellness initiatives, gym memberships, childcare support, and travel benefits


Important Note for Applicants

This role is designed for experienced pharmacovigilance professionals with leadership capabilities. Candidates with prior expertise in drug safety operations, regulatory reporting, and team supervision are strongly encouraged to apply.

Freshers and entry-level candidates may explore Pharmacovigilance Associate, Drug Safety Associate, or Safety Data Entry roles to build foundational industry experience before applying for supervisory positions.


How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official career portal of ICON plc.

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