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Manager, Safety & Pharmacovigilance (Icsr)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5-8+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 15, 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

Manager – Safety & Pharmacovigilance (ICSR Management)

Job Requisition ID: 25103579
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Office-Based
Location: Hyderabad, India
Experience Required: 8+ Years (Including 5+ Years in People Management)
Functional Area: Pharmacovigilance | Drug Safety | ICSR Management | Safety Operations


About the Company

Syneos Health® is a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization committed to accelerating customer success. By combining clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise, Syneos Health delivers high-impact solutions that address evolving global healthcare and regulatory challenges.

With a global workforce of over 29,000 professionals across 110+ countries, Syneos Health fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture focused on improving patient safety and advancing drug development worldwide.


Position Overview

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Manager – Safety & Pharmacovigilance (ICSR) to lead global safety operations and people management activities. This role is critical in overseeing ICSR processing, safety project delivery, regulatory compliance, client engagement, and team leadership within a dynamic CRO environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep pharmacovigilance expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and hands-on experience managing safety teams, budgets, and client-facing safety programs.


Key Responsibilities

People & Resource Management

  • Provide line management to Safety & Pharmacovigilance team members, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, utilization, and professional development

  • Assign project workloads, monitor productivity, and ensure optimal resource utilization

  • Mentor team members and provide technical and operational guidance

  • Manage resourcing needs and escalate risks or gaps to senior leadership

Safety Operations & Project Oversight

  • Lead projects where Safety and Pharmacovigilance services are the primary scope

  • Oversee ICSR processing activities in alignment with Safety Management Plans (SMPs) and contractual obligations

  • Monitor quality, efficiency, and compliance of safety deliverables

  • Address below-target performance metrics and implement corrective actions

Financial & Client Management

  • Review and approve study budgets, expenses, timecards, and invoicing

  • Partner with Finance to ensure accurate client billing and financial tracking

  • Provide sponsors with regular project updates, metrics, and reports

  • Review and approve safety-related content in proposals, bid defenses, and budgets

Process, Compliance & Governance

  • Contribute to the development, review, and approval of Safety & PV SOPs and Work Instructions

  • Ensure compliance with global regulations including ICH-GCP, GVP modules, and local regulatory requirements

  • Review clinical safety sections of study protocols, CRFs, and SAE forms for consistency

  • Support audits, inspections, quality investigations, and CAPA implementation

  • Ensure inspection readiness across safety operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Coordinate with internal departments and functional teams to ensure timely safety submissions and issue resolution

  • Represent Safety & Pharmacovigilance in internal and client-facing meetings

  • Support Business Development activities and provide safety expertise during proposal development


Education & Experience Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related healthcare discipline

  • Equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered

Experience:

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety

  • At least 5+ years of experience in people management

  • Prior experience in a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) environment preferred


Technical & Professional Skills

  • Strong expertise in ICSR management and global safety reporting requirements

  • Hands-on experience with safety databases such as ARGUS or ARISg (preferred)

  • Advanced MS Excel proficiency

  • Working knowledge of financial budgeting and cost tracking

  • Exposure to SQL or Power BI is an advantage

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook, and collaboration tools

  • Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills

  • Proven leadership, decision-making, and project management capabilities

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix environment


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Leadership opportunity in a globally recognized pharmacovigilance organization

  • Work on high-impact safety programs supporting innovative therapies

  • Collaborative culture with strong emphasis on professional growth

  • Exposure to global clients, regulatory agencies, and cross-functional teams


Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment and accessibility regulations.


Apply now on thepharmadaily.com to advance your leadership career in Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, and Global Safety Operations.