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Associate Director, Medical Review, Pv Operations

Gsk Plc
GSK plc
9-12 years
Not Disclosed
Bengaluru, India
10 March 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBBS Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Director – Medical Review, PV Operations

Company: GSK
Location: Bengaluru, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Function: Medical and Clinical
Job ID: 432277

Job Overview

GSK is hiring an Associate Director – Medical Review, PV Operations to oversee medical review activities conducted by Global Service Providers (GSP). The role ensures high-quality Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) assessments, compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations, and continuous improvement in safety review processes.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Review Oversight

Ensure quality and compliance of ICSR medical review deliverables from GSP
Perform quality checks on listedness/expectedness and causality assessments
Provide medical guidance on complex safety cases

Quality & Compliance

Ensure adherence to global regulatory and company standards
Support inspections, audits, and regulatory readiness
Investigate non-compliance and drive CAPA implementation

Stakeholder Management

Act as liaison between SERM teams, GSP, and case processing teams
Collaborate with global stakeholders and local operating companies (LOCs)
Align cross-functional teams on medical review processes

Training & Capability Development

Develop and implement training plans for GSP medical reviewers
Train teams on process updates, product knowledge, and regulatory changes
Support competency development across teams

Process Improvement & Strategy

Drive continuous improvement in medical review processes
Monitor KPIs and identify performance gaps
Conduct gap analysis and recommend enhancements

Operational Excellence

Manage medical review activities in a matrix environment
Ensure timely and high-quality case processing
Escalate risks and issues to senior leadership

Regulatory & Safety Impact

Ensure accurate medical review supporting signal detection and risk management
Contribute to periodic safety reports and regulatory responses
Support development of medical review strategies

Required Skills

Technical Expertise

Strong expertise in ICSR medical review (all case types)
Knowledge of listedness, expectedness, causality assessment
Understanding of MedDRA coding and safety data processes

Pharmacovigilance Knowledge

Strong understanding of global PV regulations
Knowledge of clinical development and drug approval processes
Understanding of downstream safety activities (signal detection, risk management)

Leadership & Communication

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to lead in a matrix environment

Analytical & Decision Making

Strong medical judgment and evidence-based decision making
Ability to analyze data, metrics, and trends
Problem-solving and risk assessment skills

Operational Skills

Experience in quality management and KPI monitoring
Ability to manage complex workflows and priorities
Inspection readiness and audit handling

Basic Qualifications

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
9–12 years of experience in medical review (ICSR cases)
Experience in pharmacovigilance and safety operations
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements

Preferred Competencies

Leadership and team influence
Cross-functional collaboration
Process improvement mindset
Training and mentoring capability

Key Competencies

Medical review expertise
Pharmacovigilance operations
Quality and compliance management
Stakeholder engagement
Risk management and safety evaluation
Regulatory inspection readiness

Success Factors

High-quality and compliant medical review outputs
Effective collaboration with GSP and internal teams
Continuous improvement in processes and quality
Strong contribution to patient safety and regulatory compliance