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Tl-Pharmacovigilance

Cognizant
4+ years
₹9 – ₹14 LPA
Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, India
15 Aug. 6, 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

Team Lead (TL) – Pharmacovigilance

Company: Cognizant
Job Title: Team Lead (TL) – Pharmacovigilance
Job ID: 00066060691
Date Posted: July 16, 2026
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Work Model: Hybrid
Job Category: Technology & Engineering


Experience Required

  • Minimum: 4 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance, Pharma Research & Development, or Drug Safety.


Educational Qualification

The official job posting does not specify the educational qualification. However, candidates typically possess one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

  • Pharm.D

  • B.Sc. / M.Sc. (Life Sciences)

  • Other Life Sciences degrees with relevant Pharmacovigilance experience


Job Summary

Cognizant is hiring a Team Lead (TL) – Pharmacovigilance to support global drug safety and pharmacovigilance operations. The role focuses on monitoring adverse events, preparing aggregate safety reports (PSURs), analyzing safety data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical leadership to the pharmacovigilance team. This is a hybrid role with rotational shifts.


Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and evaluate adverse event reports.

  • Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and company standards.

  • Analyze safety data and identify potential safety signals.

  • Prepare and submit Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs).

  • Support pharmaceutical research and development activities related to drug safety.

  • Improve pharmacovigilance and safety monitoring processes.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

  • Develop strategies to enhance safety reporting efficiency.

  • Maintain accurate pharmacovigilance documentation.

  • Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Collaborate with regulatory authorities and cross-functional teams.

  • Address safety-related queries from stakeholders.

  • Support team training and continuous process improvement.


Required Skills

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • Drug Safety Operations

  • Aggregate Reporting (PSUR)

  • Adverse Event Reporting

  • Signal Detection

  • Safety Data Analysis

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Pharma Research & Development

  • SOP Development

  • Team Leadership

  • Technical Mentoring

  • Documentation Management

  • Communication and Collaboration

  • Problem-Solving Skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance.

  • Strong knowledge of Aggregate Safety Reporting (PSUR).

  • Expertise in Pharmacovigilance and Safety Operations.

  • Experience interpreting complex safety data.

  • Ability to lead teams and manage pharmacovigilance projects.

  • Comfortable working in rotational shifts.


Preferred Certification

  • Certified Pharmacovigilance Professional (CPP) or an equivalent certification (Preferred).


Work Model

  • Hybrid

  • Rotational Shifts


Estimated Salary Package

The official job posting does not disclose the salary. Based on industry standards for Team Lead – Pharmacovigilance roles in Mumbai:

Experience

Estimated Annual CTC

4–6 years

₹9 – ₹14 LPA

6–8 years

₹12 – ₹18 LPA

Expected Average CTC: ₹10–15 LPA, depending on experience, aggregate reporting expertise, leadership responsibilities, interview performance, and Cognizant's compensation policies.


Who Should Apply

Candidates with:

  • Minimum 4 years of Pharmacovigilance experience.

  • Experience in Aggregate Reporting (PSURs) and Drug Safety Operations.

  • Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations.

  • Leadership or team mentoring experience.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Willingness to work in a hybrid setup with rotational shifts.


Location

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India


Employment Type

  • Full-time

  • Hybrid Work Model


Key Highlights

  • Leadership opportunity in Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety.

  • Work with global pharmaceutical clients on regulatory safety projects.

  • Exposure to Aggregate Reporting (PSURs), signal detection, and regulatory submissions.

  • Hybrid work environment with flexible collaboration.

  • Opportunities to mentor team members and contribute to process improvements.

  • Career growth within one of the world's leading technology and healthcare services companies.