Hybrid Medical Safety Director Job at IQVIA, Kolkata
Ready to leverage your clinical expertise and drug safety knowledge in a global healthcare intelligence company? IQVIA is hiring a Director, Medical Safety for its Kolkata location. This Senior-level Hybrid Medical Safety Director Job in Kolkata is ideal for experienced physicians with extensive clinical practice and pharmaceutical industry experience. The role at IQVIA Careers offers the chance to contribute to global drug safety initiatives, clinical research programs, and patient safety strategies while working with one of the world’s leading healthcare and life sciences organizations.
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 helps accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments through advanced analytics, technology solutions, and scientific expertise.
Operating across numerous countries worldwide, IQVIA partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and healthcare organizations to improve patient outcomes and advance healthcare innovation. The organization is recognized for its commitment to clinical research excellence, regulatory compliance, and data-driven healthcare solutions.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Director, Medical Safety
- Job ID: R1520642
- Location: Kolkata, India
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Mode: Hybrid
- Department: Medical Safety / Pharmacovigilance
- Industry: Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
- Travel Requirement: Approximately 10%
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide medical safety oversight for clinical research and pharmaceutical programs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Support medical monitoring and pharmacovigilance activities.
- Provide consultation and expert medical advice on multiple projects.
- Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams on safety-related matters.
- Lead safety evaluations and risk assessment activities in this Hybrid Medical Safety Director Job in Kolkata.
- Manage priorities, timelines, and project deliverables.
- Support strategic decision-making related to patient safety and clinical development.
- Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, and clients at IQVIA Careers.
- Contribute to leadership, financial management, and project management activities.
Educational Requirements for this Medical Safety Director Job:
- Medical Degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school.
- Qualifications should be relevant to general medical education and clinical practice.
- Must possess a valid medical license (or equivalent) from the country/region where the candidate resides and works.
- Additional postgraduate medical training will be considered advantageous.
- Experience in pharmaceutical medicine, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, or drug safety is desirable.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of clinical practice experience after obtaining a medical degree.
- OR 3 years of clinical practice experience plus 2 years of experience as a pharmaceutical physician in any role.
- Minimum 5 years of Medical Safety or Medical Monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or related healthcare industry.
- Experience in clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, drug safety surveillance, and risk management.
- Experience working with regulatory requirements, safety reporting, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience interacting with clients, healthcare professionals, and global stakeholders is preferred.
Benefits of the Medical Safety Director Job:
- Opportunity to work with a global healthcare leader.
- Exposure to international clinical research programs.
- Leadership role in medical safety and pharmacovigilance.
- Hybrid work model.
- Career growth within a multinational organization.
- Collaboration with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
- Participation in innovative healthcare initiatives.
- Opportunity to impact patient safety worldwide.
