Department : Drug Safety / Medical Affairs
Reports To : Head of Pharmacovigilance / Medical Director
Experience : 610 years in pharmacovigilance, with at least 23 years in a managerial role
Key Responsibilities :
Case Management & Reporting :
- Oversee end-to-end Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) processing, including collection, triage, medical review, and submission to health authorities.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting in line with global regulations (e.g., EMA, FDA, CDSCO).
Signal Detection & Risk Management :
Participate in signal detection activities, benefit-risk assessments, and the development of Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs / PBRERs).Team Leadership :
Lead a team of PV associates and medical reviewers; provide training, mentoring, and quality oversight.Ensure adherence to SOPs and regulatory compliance.Regulatory Compliance :
Maintain inspection readiness; support audits and regulatory inspections.Monitor and implement regulatory changes impacting PV practices.Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Work with clinical, medical, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams for safety data sharing and risk communication.Contribute to safety sections of Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) and product labeling.Systems & Process Improvement :
Oversee the pharmacovigilance database; ensure data integrity and efficient workflow.Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to system upgrades or Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Life Sciences, or a related field.Certification in pharmacovigilance preferred.Solid knowledge of global PV regulations (ICH-GCP, GVP modules, FDA / EMA / Central Drugs Standards).Key Skills :
Case Processing & Medical ReviewRegulatory Safety ReportingSignal Detection & Risk ManagementPV Database Management (e.g., Argus, ARISg, Veeva Vault)Project & Team ManagementStrong Attention to DetailExcellent Communication & Stakeholder Coordinationref : iimjobs.com)