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Assoc Dir, Pharmacovigilance

IQVIA
10-15 years
₹45 LPA – ₹80 LPA
Bengaluru, India
15 Aug. 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Director – Pharmacovigilance

Company: IQVIA
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Work Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Level: Associate Director
Job ID: R1554596
Experience Required: 10–15 Years (Estimated based on leadership scope and role level)

Salary Package

Expected CTC: ₹45 LPA – ₹80 LPA (Estimated market range based on Associate Director-level PV leadership, medical qualification, global project experience, and team management responsibilities. Actual compensation may vary.)

Job Summary

The Associate Director – Pharmacovigilance will lead offshore pharmacovigilance service delivery operations supporting global safety programs. The role is responsible for managing PV teams, ensuring high-quality identification and documentation of Adverse Events (AEs) and Product Quality Complaints (PQCs), maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence across global projects.

The position requires strong pharmacovigilance expertise, leadership capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and experience managing global safety operations.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacovigilance Operations Leadership

  • Lead and manage offshore pharmacovigilance service delivery teams supporting global PV programs.

  • Ensure accurate identification, documentation, and processing of:

    • Adverse Events (AEs)

    • Product Quality Complaints (PQCs)

    • Other safety-related information required for regulatory reporting

  • Ensure timely and compliant delivery of pharmacovigilance activities according to regional and global requirements.

  • Oversee operational quality, productivity, and compliance metrics.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PV service delivery.

Team Management & Leadership

  • Provide strategic direction and operational leadership to PV teams.

  • Build and maintain a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous learning.

  • Monitor team performance and establish performance improvement strategies where required.

  • Coach, mentor, and develop PV professionals to enhance technical and leadership capabilities.

  • Manage resource planning, workload distribution, and operational priorities.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Management

  • Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and safety reporting requirements.

  • Maintain awareness of evolving PV regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices.

  • Establish and improve PV processes, procedures, and quality frameworks.

  • Support audit readiness and inspection preparedness activities.

  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of safety information to regulatory authorities and governance bodies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with global PV teams, clients, and internal business functions.

  • Partner with:

    • Clinical teams

    • Medical Affairs

    • Quality Assurance

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Operations teams

  • Ensure effective integration of pharmacovigilance activities across business functions.

  • Act as a key stakeholder for global project discussions and governance activities.

Business Development Support

  • Contribute to proposals, RFP responses, and business growth initiatives.

  • Provide PV operational insights and solutions for client requirements.

  • Support development of innovative pharmacovigilance service models.

Required Qualifications

  • MBBS and MD qualification highly preferred.

  • Extensive experience in Pharmacovigilance operations.

  • Strong experience in:

    • Adverse Event identification and reporting

    • Product Quality Complaint management

    • Safety case management processes

  • Proven experience leading and managing PV teams.

  • Experience working in global pharmacovigilance environments.

Required Skills

  • Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines.

  • Excellent understanding of AE and PQC workflows.

  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities.

  • Experience managing offshore/global delivery teams.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong decision-making ability.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global environment.

  • Strong understanding of quality and compliance expectations.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with global pharmaceutical clients and PV outsourcing models.

  • Experience managing large pharmacovigilance operations.

  • Familiarity with PV databases and safety systems such as:

    • Oracle Argus Safety

    • ArisGlobal LifeSphere

    • Other safety platforms

  • Experience in process optimization and operational transformation.

  • Strong project management skills.

  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits.

Career Opportunity at IQVIA

  • Leadership role within one of the world’s largest healthcare intelligence organizations.

  • Opportunity to manage global pharmacovigilance programs.

  • Exposure to innovative safety operations and technology-driven PV solutions.

  • Collaboration with international pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

  • Growth opportunities in global safety leadership and healthcare consulting.