Remote Pharmacovigilance Job at IQVIA, Bengaluru
Interested in building a high-growth career in pharmacovigilance and drug safety? IQVIA is hiring Senior Medical Safety Advisors for its Bengaluru location with a home-based work model. This Remote Pharmacovigilance Job in Bengaluru is ideal for doctors and medical professionals with experience in clinical medicine, pharmacovigilance, and safety surveillance. Candidates with strong knowledge of adverse event review, aggregate safety reporting, and regulatory guidelines are encouraged to explore this excellent opportunity. The position at IQVIA Careers offers exposure to global clinical research projects, drug safety operations, and medical review activities within an international healthcare environment.
About the Company:
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, and commercial insights for the life sciences and healthcare industries. The company supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations in accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative treatments. IQVIA combines advanced analytics, technology solutions, and deep scientific expertise to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery worldwide.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Senior Medical Safety Advisor
- Job ID: R1524203
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work Mode: Home-based
- Job Location: Bengaluru, India
- Industry: Clinical Research / Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
- Department: Medical Safety & Pharmacovigilance
Experience Required:
- Minimum 3 years of clinical medicine experience
- Pharma or pharmacovigilance experience preferred
Eligible Candidates:
- Medical graduates from recognized medical schools
- Candidates with clinical practice, pharmacovigilance, or CRA experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform medical review of adverse events (AEs) and adverse drug reactions (ADRs)
- Review narrative content, coding, seriousness, causality, and expectedness of safety cases
- Prepare and medically review Analyses of Similar Events (AOSE)
- Conduct coding review of SAEs, SADRs, concomitant medications, and medical history data
- Support pharmacovigilance case processing teams as an internal consultant
- Review safety-related sections of protocols, Investigative Brochures, and CRFs
- Prepare aggregate safety reports including DSUR, RMP, PBRER, and regulatory reports
- Ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery of pharmacovigilance activities
- Provide therapeutic area guidance to safety team members
- Maintain watch lists, labeling lists, expectedness lists, and RSIs for assigned products
- Participate in training, audits, product transitions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Review and approve Project Safety Plans and Medical Monitoring Plans
- Attend client meetings and present safety review findings
- Support signal detection activities and safety surveillance strategies
- Provide 24-hour medical safety support for assigned projects when required
Educational Requirements for this Remote Pharmacovigilance Job:
- Essential Qualification: Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school
- Required Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical medicine experience after obtaining a medical degree. Residency or graduate training may count as clinical experience
- Preferred Experience: Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. Experience in pharmacovigilance, clinical research, or contract research activities
- Preferred Qualification: Valid medical license or equivalent certification preferred
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of clinical medicine and patient safety
- Expertise in pharmacovigilance and drug safety processes
- Understanding of ICSR and aggregate safety reports
- Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines
- Experience with safety databases and medical coding review
- Ability to review and analyze clinical and post-marketing safety data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and teamwork abilities
- Ability to manage multiple safety projects within timelines
- Knowledge of SOPs and regulatory compliance requirements
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams, clients, and regulatory authorities
Benefits of the Remote Pharmacovigilance Job:
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized clinical research company
- Exposure to international pharmacovigilance and drug safety projects
- Home-based work flexibility with global collaboration opportunities
- Strong career growth in medical safety and pharmacovigilance
- Hands-on experience in aggregate reporting and signal detection activities
- Opportunity to work on innovative therapies and global clinical trials
- Exposure to international regulatory and compliance frameworks
- Collaborative work environment with medical and scientific experts
- Opportunity to enhance leadership and medical review expertise
- Valuable experience in global healthcare intelligence and the life sciences industry
