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Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance

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8 years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
10 Feb. 27, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance

Job Location: Chennai, India
Work Model: Office with Flex (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR143504
Industry: Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety / Clinical Research

The Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance is a senior-level drug safety leadership role responsible for overseeing adverse event reporting, regulatory submissions, and pharmacovigilance operations across clinical trials and post-marketing programs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring global regulatory compliance, patient safety, and high-quality safety data management.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced pharmacovigilance professionals with strong team management capabilities and in-depth knowledge of global safety reporting requirements.

Role Overview

The Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance manages day-to-day safety operations, ensuring timely processing, review, and submission of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and aggregate reports to regulatory authorities. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Safety, and Data Management teams to maintain compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations.

The position also focuses on quality oversight, workflow optimization, and team leadership within drug safety operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily pharmacovigilance safety reporting activities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to global regulatory authorities

  • Oversee case processing workflows, including ICSR intake, medical review coordination, coding, and submission

  • Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations, including ICH guidelines and local health authority requirements

  • Manage safety submission timelines for clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance programs

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety reporting processes and operational efficiency

  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to case processing and regulatory submissions

  • Support audit and inspection readiness activities

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance guidance to pharmacovigilance team members

  • Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and quality management standards

Required Experience

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety operations

  • Proven experience in managing safety reporting for clinical trials and/or post-marketing products

  • Demonstrated team management or supervisory experience

  • Strong background in ICSR processing and regulatory submissions

Educational Qualifications

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

  • Advanced degree preferred

Core Competencies and Skills

  • Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations, including ICH, GVP, and regional reporting requirements

  • Experience with safety databases and pharmacovigilance systems

  • Leadership and team management capabilities

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

  • Understanding of signal detection, risk management, and safety compliance frameworks

Strategic Importance of the Role

The Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance plays a crucial role in safeguarding patient safety and maintaining regulatory compliance. Effective safety oversight directly supports product lifecycle management, regulatory approvals, and global market access.

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