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Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance

Icon Plc
ICON PLC
8+ years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
10 March 18, 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

Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance – Drug Safety & Risk Management

Location: Chennai, India
Job Type: Full-Time | Office with Flex
Company: ICON plc
Job ID: JR143504

About the Role
ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is seeking a Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance to lead drug safety operations and ensure regulatory compliance across clinical trials and post-marketing activities. This role is critical in safeguarding patient safety through effective adverse event monitoring, reporting, and pharmacovigilance oversight.

You will supervise safety reporting processes, manage team performance, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain high standards in pharmacovigilance practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise day-to-day pharmacovigilance operations, ensuring timely and accurate safety reporting

  • Oversee adverse event case processing and submission to global regulatory authorities

  • Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations, ICH guidelines, and internal SOPs

  • Manage safety reporting workflows and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other stakeholders to optimize safety processes

  • Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to pharmacovigilance team members

  • Support audits and inspections, ensuring continuous inspection readiness

  • Monitor quality metrics and drive process improvements in safety reporting

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field

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

  • Proven experience in team management and leadership roles

  • Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting requirements

  • Experience in clinical trials and/or post-marketing safety surveillance

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Skills

  • Experience handling global safety databases and reporting systems

  • Exposure to regulatory submissions and signal detection activities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Why Join ICON
ICON offers a collaborative and high-performance environment where pharmacovigilance professionals contribute to patient safety and regulatory excellence on a global scale.

Key Benefits Include

  • Competitive salary and leadership career opportunities

  • Flexible work environment (office with flexibility)

  • Generous leave policies

  • Comprehensive health insurance

  • Retirement and financial planning benefits

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

  • Life insurance and wellness programs

  • Flexible, country-specific employee benefits

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
ICON is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive equal opportunity without discrimination.

Application Note
Candidates who may not meet all requirements are encouraged to apply. ICON values diverse experience and supports continuous professional development.

This role is ideal for experienced pharmacovigilance professionals seeking leadership opportunities in drug safety, regulatory compliance, and global safety operations within a leading CRO.