IQVIA Careers: Apply Now for Medical Safety Director Position
IQVIA Careers: IQVIA, a global leader in clinical research, healthcare intelligence, and real-world data solutions, is seeking an experienced Associate Medical Safety Director to provide expert medical oversight across pharmacovigilance operations. This role is ideal for medical professionals who want to make a significant impact on patient safety, product benefit–risk evaluation, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic global environment.
IQVIA Careers Job Details
- Position: Associate Medical Safety Director
- Company: IQVIA
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Mode: On-site/Hybrid (as per company policy)
About the Company
IQVIA is one of the world’s largest and most advanced providers of clinical research, real-world evidence, healthcare analytics, and technology-enabled healthcare solutions. Backed by unparalleled data resources and cutting-edge AI capabilities, IQVIA partners with biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare organizations across the globe to accelerate drug development, improve commercial performance, and transform patient outcomes. With a presence in 100+ countries, IQVIA continues to lead the world in connected intelligence that advances modern medicine.
Explore IQVIA Careers for Qualifications
- Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) from a recognised and accredited medical school.
- Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience, plus 2 years in the pharmaceutical/related industry.
Strong understanding of:
- Pharmacovigilance and safety reporting guidelines
- Clinical research regulations
- GCP, ICH guidelines, regulatory safety processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict timelines.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.
- A valid medical license is preferred.
Role Overview
The Associate Medical Safety Director will support medical safety strategy, clinical data interpretation, adverse event assessment, and regulatory safety submissions across assigned clinical trials and post-marketing safety programs. The role includes medical oversight, safety documentation review, risk management support, and participation in client and internal safety meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct medical reviews of Adverse Events (AEs) and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), including seriousness, causality, expectedness, coding, and narrative assessment.
- Review and prepare medical content for safety documents such as:
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AOSE, safety narratives
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IND Annual Reports, DSURs, PBRERs, PSURs, US Periodic Reports
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EU Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and US REMS
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- Provide medical oversight for safety signal detection, product safety profiles, and aggregate safety reviews.
- Participate in Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) and Safety Monitoring Committee meetings.
- Review study protocols, Investigator Brochures, and Case Report Forms for safety relevance.
- Serve as a global safety physician, assistant, or backup as assigned.
- Support medical escalations for safety issues, medical information projects, and EU QPPV teams.
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory timelines and contracted deliverables.
- Maintain awareness of industry changes, regulatory updates, and evolving safety standards.
- Attend client meetings, internal team meetings, and cross-functional discussions.
