Medical Job at IQVIA Bengaluru
Looking for a Medical Job in the pharmaceutical and clinical research industry? IQVIA is hiring an Associate Medical Safety Director to support global pharmacovigilance activities and medical safety operations. This opportunity through IQVIA Careers is ideal for physicians with clinical and industry experience who want to contribute to drug safety, regulatory compliance, and innovative healthcare solutions while exploring rewarding Jobs in Bengaluru.
About the Company:
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, and commercial insights for the life sciences industry. Through advanced analytics, technology, and scientific expertise, IQVIA accelerates the development and commercialisation of innovative therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
The company maintains the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism throughout its recruitment and operational processes.
Job Position:
- Job Name: Associate Medical Safety Director
- Job ID: R1552764
- Employment Type: Full-Time & Home-Based
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Description:
IQVIA is seeking an Associate Medical Safety Director to provide medical expertise across pharmacovigilance programs, clinical trials, and post-marketing safety projects. The selected candidate will participate in medical safety activities, aggregate safety reviews, regulatory submissions, and client interactions while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform medical review of adverse events (AEs) and adverse drug reactions (ADRs).
- Review narrative content, coding, seriousness, causality, and expectedness assessments.
- Prepare and review Analyses of Similar Events (AOSE) for expedited cases.
- Provide medical consultation to pharmacovigilance case-processing teams.
- Conduct aggregate safety reviews and maintain oversight of product safety profiles.
- Review coding for adverse events, concomitant medications, and medical histories.
- Present safety findings during internal and client meetings.
- Review and edit:
- IND Annual Reports
- Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)
- Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs)
- Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)
- Support preparation of Risk Management Plans and REMS documentation.
- Provide medical oversight for labeling activities and safety monitoring committees.
- Participate in Data Safety Monitoring Board meetings.
- Review protocols, Investigator Brochures, and Case Report Forms for safety considerations.
- Act as Global Safety Physician or backup physician on assigned projects.
- Deliver 24-hour medical support where required.
- Maintain awareness of evolving pharmacovigilance and regulatory developments.
Skills Required for this Medical Job:
- Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance and drug safety processes.
- Knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and global clinical research regulations.
- Excellent medical judgment and clinical decision-making abilities.
- Scientific writing and medical review expertise.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict timelines.
- Effective stakeholder management and client communication skills.
- Experience in benefit-risk assessment and safety signal evaluation.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
- Flexibility and initiative in complex, fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency in reviewing clinical trial and post-marketing safety data.
Educational Qualifications for this Medical Job:
Essential Qualifications:
- Medical degree from an internationally recognised and accredited medical school.
- Minimum:
- Three years of clinical practice experience.
- Two additional years within the pharmaceutical industry or related sectors.
Required Knowledge:
- Federal and local regulations governing clinical research and pharmacovigilance.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
- Clinical trial processes and pharmaceutical research methodologies.
- Medical safety reporting and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Valid medical license in the country or region of practice.
- Previous experience as a safety physician or medical monitor.
