Pharmacovigilance Job at Fortrea
Interested in a Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Career with a Global CRO? Fortrea is hiring a Medical Physician Specialist II in Mumbai for professionals with a background in medicine and drug safety. This Pharmacovigilance Job in Mumbai offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to post-marketing pharmacovigilance activities, medical case review, and patient safety initiatives. The selected candidate will work closely with clinical research and safety teams to ensure the accurate evaluation and reporting of adverse events. Individuals with clinical practice experience and an interest in regulatory sciences will find this position highly rewarding.
About the Company:
Fortrea is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to advancing healthcare through clinical development, patient safety, and regulatory solutions. The company partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations to support the development and monitoring of innovative therapies. With a strong focus on scientific excellence, compliance, and patient well-being, Fortrea provides end-to-end clinical research and pharmacovigilance services across global markets.
Job Details:
- Position: Medical Physician Specialist II
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety
- Work Environment: Office-Based or Home-Based (as requested by the Line Manager)
- Application Deadline: June 24, 2026
- Industry: Clinical Research and Pharmaceutical Services
- Experience Level: Early Career Medical Professional
- Job Requisition ID: 263143
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct primary medical review of adverse event cases.
- Assess the seriousness, causality, listedness, and labeling of safety cases.
- Perform adverse event coding and narrative review.
- Update and maintain case data in workflow management systems.
- Ensure deliverables meet quality, compliance, and productivity standards.
- Provide medical guidance and support to case processing teams.
- Conduct secondary medical reviews and quality control activities after the required tenure.
- Participate in retrospective quality assurance reviews in the Pharmacovigilance Job in Mumbai.
- Support aggregate medical review and signal detection activities.
- Analyze safety data and identify potential safety signals.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships at Fortrea Careers.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Promote a culture of high-quality customer service and compliance.
Educational Requirements for the Pharmacovigilance Job:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Science;
- MD degree;
- DO degree;
- Equivalent medical qualification.
- Relevant and equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
- Strong understanding of medical sciences and clinical medicine.
Skills Required:
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of medical sciences, diagnosis, and therapeutics.
- Understanding of drug treatments and medical procedures.
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance principles and drug safety practices.
- Familiarity with clinical research regulations.
- Understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Experience in adverse event assessment and medical review.
- Ability to perform signal detection and safety analysis.
- Strong medical writing and documentation skills.
Language Skills
- English Speaking: ILR Level 3+ or higher.
- English Reading and Writing: ILR Level 4+ or higher.
Behavioral Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.
Benefits of the Pharmacovigilance Job:
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized clinical research organization.
- Exposure to advanced pharmacovigilance and drug safety operations.
- Experience in post-marketing safety surveillance and medical review.
- Opportunity to contribute to global patient safety initiatives.
- Flexible office-based or home-based work environment.
- Professional development in clinical research and regulatory sciences.
- Exposure to international pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects.
- Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement.
- Collaborative and scientifically driven work culture.
- Chance to build expertise in pharmacovigilance and signal detection.
