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Safety & Pv Specialist I - Medical Device & Pqc

Syneos Health
2.5–4 Years years
₹6 LPA – ₹12 LPA
Hyderabad
15 Aug. 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist I – Medical Device & Product Quality Complaint (PQC)

Company: Syneos Health®
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Work Mode: Office-Based
Department: Safety & Pharmacovigilance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 2.5–4 Years

Salary Package

Expected CTC: ₹6 LPA – ₹12 LPA (Estimated market range based on pharmacovigilance experience, PQC case handling expertise, safety database experience, and organization. Actual compensation may vary.)

Job Summary

The Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist I – Medical Device & PQC is responsible for end-to-end Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) processing, Product Quality Complaint (PQC) case management, safety data review, regulatory reporting support, and compliance with global pharmacovigilance requirements.

The role requires strong expertise in medical device safety cases, product quality complaints, adverse event processing, safety database management, and regulatory compliance across clinical trial and post-marketing environments.

Key Responsibilities

ICSR Processing & Case Management

  • Process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) according to company SOPs, Work Instructions, and project-specific safety plans.

  • Enter and track safety cases within pharmacovigilance quality and tracking systems.

  • Perform ICSR triage and assess cases for:

    • Completeness

    • Accuracy

    • Seriousness

    • Expectedness

    • Regulatory reportability

  • Enter safety case information into databases such as:

    • Oracle Argus Safety

    • ARISg

  • Perform medical coding of:

    • Adverse Events

    • Medical History

    • Concomitant Medications

    • Laboratory Investigations
      using MedDRA and relevant coding dictionaries.

  • Prepare medically accurate and comprehensive case narratives.

  • Identify missing, inconsistent, or unclear information and manage follow-up queries.

  • Perform duplicate case checks and duplicate management activities.

  • Conduct quality review of processed ICSRs.

Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Activities

  • Support preparation and submission of expedited safety reports according to global regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure accurate and timely safety reporting activities.

  • Validate and maintain xEVMPD product records with appropriate MedDRA coding.

  • Perform manual coding of uncoded product and substance information from ICSRs.

  • Support SPOR and IDMP-related pharmacovigilance activities.

  • Maintain safety tracking records for assigned projects.

  • Ensure proper documentation filing within:

    • Trial Master File (TMF) for clinical studies

    • Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) for post-marketing programs

  • Apply regulatory intelligence and global safety reporting requirements during case processing activities.

Literature Review, Audit & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Perform scientific literature screening and safety evaluation activities.

  • Support drug dictionary maintenance and coding activities.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • SOPs

    • Work Instructions (WIs)

    • ICH Guidelines

    • GCP requirements

    • GVP requirements

    • Global drug, biologic, and medical device safety regulations

  • Participate in audits and maintain inspection readiness.

  • Build effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within pharmacovigilance operations.

Required Qualifications

  • Educational Qualification:

    • B.Pharm

    • M.Pharm

    • PharmD

    • BDS

    • BMS

    • MBBS

(B.Sc / M.Sc candidates are not eligible as per the job requirement.)

  • Minimum 2.5–4 years of Pharmacovigilance experience.

  • Minimum 1 year of hands-on Product Quality Complaint (PQC) case handling experience.

  • Experience managing medical research-related safety cases.

  • Hands-on experience with pharmacovigilance databases:

    • Oracle Argus Safety

    • ARISg

Required Skills

  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end ICSR lifecycle management.

  • Experience in medical device safety and product quality complaint processing.

  • Knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting timelines.

  • Experience with MedDRA coding and safety data management.

  • Understanding of clinical trial phases II–IV and post-marketing safety surveillance.

  • Strong attention to detail and data quality focus.

  • Excellent documentation and medical writing skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple safety cases within regulatory timelines.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience supporting global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device safety programs.

  • Knowledge of GVP modules, ICH E2 guidelines, and device vigilance requirements.

  • Experience with expedited reporting and regulatory submissions.

  • Familiarity with xEVMPD, SPOR, and IDMP requirements.

  • Experience supporting audits, inspections, and client deliverables.

  • Knowledge of safety analytics and pharmacovigilance compliance metrics.

Career Opportunity at Syneos Health

  • Opportunity to work with global pharmaceutical and healthcare clients.

  • Exposure to medical device safety, clinical research safety, and post-marketing surveillance.

  • Professional development through technical training and career progression programs.

  • Collaboration with global pharmacovigilance experts.

  • Opportunity to contribute to patient safety and healthcare innovation.