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Functional Quality Associate Ii

Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Pune, India
1 June 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment

Functional Quality Associate II

Location: Pune
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: 256051


Job Summary

The Functional Quality Associate II is responsible for supporting quality assurance and compliance activities within Pharmacovigilance (PV) and Drug Safety Operations. The role focuses on conducting quality reviews of safety reports, monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting audits and inspections, managing quality metrics, and assisting with CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) activities.

The position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance of safety documentation, adverse event reporting, medical information handling, and quality management processes.


Key Responsibilities

Quality Review & Compliance

  • Perform quality reviews of:

    • Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)

    • Adverse Event Reports

    • Safety Narratives

    • Regulatory Safety Documents

  • Review safety reports from both:

    • Clinical Trial Studies

    • Post-Marketing Surveillance Programs

  • Assess quality from:

    • Medical Perspective

    • Scientific Perspective

    • Documentation Perspective

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH Guidelines

    • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

    • GVP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practices)

    • Client-specific requirements


Quality Metrics & Trend Analysis

  • Assist in generating quality metrics and performance reports.

  • Analyze quality review findings and identify trends.

  • Support quality improvement initiatives based on trend analysis.

  • Contribute to discussions related to recurring quality issues and process enhancements.


CAPA Management

  • Assist in preparing:

    • Corrective Action Plans (CAPA)

    • Preventive Action Plans

  • Support implementation and tracking of CAPA activities.

  • Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure CAPA effectiveness.

  • Maintain documentation demonstrating CAPA completion and compliance.


Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety Support

  • Review and assess:

    • Expedited Adverse Event Reports

    • Product Quality Complaints (PQCs)

    • Medical Information Cases

  • Ensure submissions are completed within regulatory and client timelines.

  • Support drug safety data management activities including:

    • Call Intake Review

    • Case Documentation Review

    • Case Follow-Up Activities

  • Guide Safety Associates regarding call handling and safety case management when required.


Regulatory Documentation Review

Review and quality check various regulatory safety documents, including:

  • Annual Reports (IND and Non-IND)

  • PSURs (Periodic Safety Update Reports)

  • PADERs (Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Reports)

  • Bridging Reports

  • Investigator Brochures

  • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

  • Protocol Sections

  • Core Data Sheets (CDS)

  • US Prescribing Information (USPI)

  • Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs)

  • Medication Guides (MedGuides)


Medical Information & Product Quality Complaints

  • Review and respond to:

    • Medical Information Queries

    • Product Quality Complaints

    • General Product Inquiries

  • Handle communications received through:

    • Telephone Calls

    • Emails

    • Fax

    • Other Reporting Channels

  • Ensure information is accurately documented and reported according to sponsor procedures.


Audit & Inspection Support

  • Support internal and external audits.

  • Assist in preparing project documentation for regulatory inspections.

  • Coordinate with project teams during sponsor inspections and regulatory audits.

  • Ensure audit readiness through proper documentation and compliance practices.


Training & Process Improvement

  • Assist in developing:

    • Training Materials

    • Training Plans

    • Training Schedules

  • Support onboarding and training of new team members.

  • Participate in quality forums and process improvement initiatives.

  • Suggest opportunities for operational excellence and quality enhancement.


Additional Responsibilities

  • Perform ongoing quality control activities.

  • Reconcile data from multiple systems and sources.

  • Track operational metrics and compliance indicators.

  • Support assigned quality and compliance projects as required.


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, PharmD, MD, BAMS, BHMS, BDS, Nursing, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Sciences, or related healthcare/scientific discipline.

  • PhD candidates with relevant experience may also be considered.


Required Experience

Experience Level

  • 2+ years of experience in:

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • Drug Safety

    • Safety Writing

    • Quality Review

    • CRO or Pharmaceutical Industry