Cencora Careers: Apply Now for the Manager Role
Cencora Careers: Cencora is hiring a manager—drug safety physician for its Pharmacovigilance, Epidemiology & Risk Management team in Noida, India. This role is ideal for medical professionals with strong expertise in drug safety and pharmacovigilance who are passionate about safeguarding patient health while working in a global, compliance-driven environment at the center of healthcare innovation.
Cencora Careers: Job Details
- Job Title: Manager – Drug Safety Physician
- Specialization: Pharmacovigilance, Epidemiology & Risk Management
- Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job ID: R257963
About the Company
Cencora is a global healthcare solutions organization dedicated to creating healthier futures for people and animals worldwide. The company operates at the center of health by connecting manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, and patients through innovative services and scientific expertise.
With a strong emphasis on ethics, inclusion, and scientific excellence, Cencora empowers its team members to make a meaningful impact across the healthcare ecosystem while working in a collaborative and globally aligned environment.
Qualifications
- Essential: Degree in Medicine (MBBS or equivalent)
- Desirable: Postgraduate degree in any discipline
- Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety
- Prior exposure to pharma, life sciences, or corporate environments preferred
Cencora Careers: About the Role
The Manager – Drug Safety Physician plays a critical medical leadership role within pharmacovigilance operations. The position focuses on medical review of safety data, regulatory compliance, literature surveillance, signal detection, and mentoring pharmacovigilance professionals. The role requires close collaboration with global safety teams while ensuring adherence to international safety guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform medical review and assessment of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
- Verify adverse event selection, seriousness criteria, MedDRA coding, causality, narratives, and clinical comments
- Review and respond to safety database queries from case owners
- Conduct scientific literature screening and safety-relevant publication triage
- Prepare and review periodic safety reports, including PSURs, PBRERs, and Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
- Maintain compliance with ICH, EMA, GVP, and GCP guidelines
- Collaborate with global pharmacovigilance teams on signal detection activities
- Train and mentor PV associates on safety case processing and PV conventions
- Participate in internal project meetings, audits, and regulatory inspections
- Escalate complex safety issues to team leads or line managers
