Physician Job Opportunity at PAREXEL – Apply Now!
If you are a medically qualified professional looking to grow in pharmacovigilance and patient safety, this physician job at PAREXEL offers a strong opportunity to work on global safety projects. With options for remote jobs in India and onsite roles in jobs in Mohali, this role allows physicians to contribute to regulatory-compliant drug safety, medical review, and clinical monitoring while working with a leading global CRO.
Job Details:
- Job Position: Patient Safety Physician
- Job ID: R0000038504
- Location:
- Primary Location: India (Remote)
- Additional Location: Mohali, India
- Job Category: Medical Sciences
About the Company:
PAREXEL is a globally recognized clinical research organization (CRO) providing clinical development, regulatory, safety, and medical sciences services to biopharmaceutical companies worldwide. Known for its strong compliance culture and patient-focused approach, PAREXEL careers offer professionals the opportunity to work on innovative therapies while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory excellence.
Job Description:
The Patient Safety Physician role at PAREXEL involves performing medical safety monitoring and pharmacovigilance activities for assigned projects under guidance. This physician’s job includes medical review, data analysis, and providing input to safety reports while following established procedures, client guidelines, and global drug safety regulations. The role supports clinical trials, post-marketing safety surveillance, and literature review activities, contributing directly to patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications:
Education:
- MBBS / MD or medically qualified from a recognized medical school
- Completion of basic clinical training, such asan internship or residency
Experience:
- Experience in pharmacovigilance or medical data review is desirable
- Background in drug safety, clinical practice, or clinical trials preferred
- Strong understanding of medical terminology
Key Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities
- Maintain strong knowledge of adverse events and safety profiles of assigned products
- Understand labeling documents, data handling conventions, and client procedures
- Ensure compliance with global drug safety regulations and reporting timelines
- Communicate review-related issues with Line Managers and Project Leaders
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders under senior physician guidance
- Attend and present at cross-functional and client meetings
Case Report Medical Review
- Perform medical review of serious and non-serious cases, including spontaneous, clinical trial, legal, and literature cases
- Provide medical input to case processing teams
- Raise follow-up queries with reporters and healthcare professionals
- Review MedDRA coding and resolve case-related issues
Medical Monitoring
- Provide daily medical and scientific support to PAREXEL staff and study sites
- Review adverse events for clinical relevance, severity, and causality
- Review medically relevant documents with a focus on patient safety
- Support preparation of protocols, clinical summaries, and regulatory documents
Literature Review
- Review scientific literature for product safety and emerging risks
- Triage, summarize, and provide MAH comments for aggregate reports
- Support signal detection and risk management activities
Medical Guidance
- Provide medical guidance to pharmacovigilance and study teams
- Support feasibility studies, Data Monitoring Committees, and Endpoint Committees
- Contribute to pharmacovigilance workflows and safety projects
Skills Required:
- Up-to-date clinical medicine knowledge
- Understanding of drug safety, clinical trial, and pharmacovigilance principles
- Familiarity with ICH GCP, GVP, and international drug regulations
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to work with web-based applications and Microsoft Office tools
- Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn
