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Discover A Career With Greater Purpose

Iqvia
IQVIA
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Pune, India
10 Feb. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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

iscover a career with greater purpose. Start your journey with a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research. The Associate Medical Safety Director plays a critical role in medical safety operations, supporting clinical trials and standalone safety projects with appropriate oversight from senior leadership. This role ensures regulatory compliance, safety evaluation, and benefit-risk assessment throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Location
Pune, India (Hybrid Work Model)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: R1523543

Role Overview
The Associate Medical Safety Director is responsible for medical safety review, pharmacovigilance oversight, and clinical safety evaluation across assigned clinical trials and post-marketing safety projects. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, regulatory authorities, and clients to ensure accurate safety reporting, risk management, and compliance with global regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct medical review and evaluation of trial-related Adverse Events (AEs) and post-marketing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), including narrative review, medical coding, expectedness assessment, seriousness classification, and causality evaluation
• Prepare, edit, and review Analyses of Similar Events (AOSE) for expedited reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Act as an internal medical consultant for pharmacovigilance case processing teams
• Perform aggregate safety data reviews, including clinical data analysis, to maintain oversight of product safety profiles
• Review medical coding for adverse events, medical history, concomitant medications, and related clinical data
• Present clinical safety findings and data review outcomes in client and stakeholder meetings
• Review and edit regulatory safety reports, including IND Annual Reports, EU Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports, EU Periodic Safety Update Reports, EU Development Safety Update Reports, and US Periodic Reports
• Contribute to Development Risk Management Plans, EU Risk Management Plans, and US Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)
• Provide medical oversight for product labeling development, review, and updates
• Participate in Data Safety Monitoring Board meetings and Safety Monitoring Committees
• Support preparation of Integrated Safety Summaries and Common Technical Documents
• Review Drug Safety Reports and benefit-risk assessments
• Approve Project Safety Plans and Medical Monitoring Plans as per contractual scope
• Conduct medical safety review of clinical trial protocols, Investigative Drug Brochures (IDB), and Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Serve as Global Safety Physician or backup safety lead when assigned
• Participate in project, client, and medical safety team meetings
• Ensure delivery of safety outputs within regulatory and contractual timelines
• Provide medical escalation support for medical information and EU Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) activities
• Provide 24-hour medical support for assigned projects when required
• Maintain updated knowledge of global medical safety and pharmacovigilance regulations

Required Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school with relevant general medical training
• Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience (e.g., postgraduate medical training)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, clinical research, or related healthcare industry
• Strong knowledge of clinical research processes, pharmacovigilance practices, and global regulatory requirements including Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Understanding of safety regulations and guidelines applicable to clinical trials and drug development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and achieve project objectives
• Strong analytical, communication, and consultation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid medical license or equivalent certification in the country or region of practice

Experience Required
Total Experience: Minimum 5 years (3 years clinical practice + 2 years pharmaceutical or clinical research industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience).

About the Organization
IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, and commercial insights for the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The organization delivers advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical expertise to accelerate medical innovation and improve patient outcomes worldwide.