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Lead Safety Science Specialist

Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 May 19, 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, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Lead Safety Science Specialist

Location

Bangalore, India

Work Mode

Hybrid

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Requisition ID

262138

Application Deadline

June 30, 2026


Role Overview

The Lead Safety Science Specialist is responsible for supporting Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance (PV/PSS) operations related to investigational and marketed products. The role involves managing adverse event (AE) processing, expedited reporting, safety data review, pharmacovigilance documentation, and regulatory compliance activities.

The position supports safety operations for clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance while ensuring timely reporting to clients, regulatory authorities, ethics committees, and other stakeholders in compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and company SOPs.


Key Responsibilities

1. Adverse Event (AE) & Case Processing

  • Manage receipt and processing of:

    • Adverse Event (AE) reports

    • Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    • Spontaneous and solicited safety reports

  • Perform:

    • Safety database entry

    • Case review

    • Medical coding

    • Narrative writing

    • Follow-up for missing information

  • Assess events against approved product labels where applicable


2. Expedited Safety Reporting

  • Submit expedited SAE reports to:

    • Clients

    • Regulatory Authorities

    • Ethics Committees

    • Investigators

    • Vendors and partners

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • Regulatory timelines

    • Study-specific reporting timelines

  • Prioritize cases requiring expedited reporting


3. Pharmacovigilance Reporting

  • Prepare and support development of:

    • ICSRs (Individual Case Safety Reports)

    • Annual IND Reports

    • ASRs (Annual Safety Reports)

    • DSURs (Development Safety Update Reports)

    • Periodic Reports (PRs)

    • Line listings

    • Aggregate safety reports

  • Perform peer review and quality control (QC) of safety reports


4. Safety Data Management & Reconciliation

  • Support reconciliation activities between:

    • Safety databases

    • Data management systems

  • Maintain understanding of:

    • Company safety database conventions

    • Client-specific safety systems and processes


5. Signal Detection & Risk Monitoring

  • Assist in:

    • Signal detection

    • Trend analysis

    • Pattern recognition activities

  • Support cumulative safety data review for:

    • DSMBs (Drug Safety Monitoring Boards)

    • Regulatory submissions

    • Client safety reviews


6. SOPs, Compliance & Quality

  • Maintain compliance with:

    • GCP guidelines

    • ICH guidelines

    • Worldwide pharmacovigilance regulations

    • Internal SOPs and work instructions

  • Assist in development and revision of:

    • SOPs

    • Work Instructions (WIs)

    • Safety management documentation

  • Support audit and inspection readiness activities


7. Study & Project Support

  • Monitor workflow for assigned studies/programs

  • Ensure timelines and deliverables are met

  • Participate in:

    • Project team meetings

    • Client meetings

    • Safety committee activities

  • Support:

    • Safety Management Plans (SMPs)

    • Reconciliation Plans

    • Endpoint committee coordination


8. Training & Mentoring

  • Support and train junior safety staff

  • Provide guidance on:

    • Case handling

    • Adverse event reporting

    • Safety documentation

  • Share operational and business knowledge across teams


9. Additional Responsibilities

  • Support proactive issue resolution and CAPA activities

  • Build collaborative relationships across functional units

  • Demonstrate company values and role-specific competencies

  • Perform additional duties assigned by management


Required Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

Candidates may qualify through one of the following combinations:

Qualification

Required Experience

Non-degree

2–3 years safety experience OR 5 years relevant experience

Associate Degree

2–3 years safety experience OR 4 years relevant experience

BS/BA

2 years safety experience OR 3–4 years relevant experience

MS/MA

2 years safety experience OR 2–3 years relevant experience

PharmD

2 years safety experience OR 2–3 years relevant experience

For PharmD candidates, a 1-year residency or fellowship may count as relevant experience.


Preferred Educational Background

Degree preferred in:

  • Biological Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Nursing

  • Medical Sciences

  • Life Sciences

  • Related healthcare/scientific disciplines


Required Skills & Competencies

Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Knowledge

  • Knowledge of:

    • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

    • ICH Guidelines

    • Global pharmacovigilance regulations

    • Adverse event reporting requirements

    • Safety documentation standards

  • Knowledge of medical and drug terminology

  • Knowledge of medical device reporting (preferred)


Core Competencies

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Good presentation skills

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination abilities


Technical Skills

  • Good keyboard and data entry skills

  • Proficiency in:

    • Microsoft Office

    • Windows-based systems

    • Safety databases (preferred)


Work Environment

  • Hybrid office environment

  • Cross-functional and client-facing role

  • Compliance-driven clinical safety setting


Compliance & Safety Requirements

Employees are expected to comply with:

  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

  • COSHH Regulations 1989

  • EC Directives 1992/3

  • Company Health & Safety policies and procedures


Role Summary

The Lead Safety Science Specialist is a pharmacovigilance-focused role responsible for adverse event processing, expedited reporting, aggregate safety reporting, regulatory compliance, and safety data management. The position requires strong clinical safety knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage safety operations across clinical and post-marketing environments while supporting regulatory and client requirements.