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Medical Physician Specialist I

Fortrea
Fortrea
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
10 March 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBBS / MD / DO 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

Fortrea – Medical Physician Specialist I | Mumbai, India | Drug Safety

Company: Fortrea
Location: Mumbai, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-site / Home-based (as per manager)
Experience: 0–2 Years (Clinical Practice / Pharmacovigilance)
Qualification: MBBS / MD / DO or equivalent Medical Degree
Compensation: Not disclosed in the job description

Pharmacovigilance physician jobs in India are among the most in-demand roles in clinical research, especially for professionals entering drug safety, medical review, and clinical case assessment domains.

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Job Summary

Fortrea is hiring a Medical Physician Specialist I to provide medical safety expertise in post-marketing pharmacovigilance for drugs, medical devices, and combination products. This role focuses on medical review of adverse event cases, causality assessment, and signal detection support.

You will play a critical role in ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate safety data reporting, making this an excellent entry-level opportunity for doctors transitioning into pharmacovigilance and clinical research careers.

This role is ideal for:

  • MBBS graduates entering pharma industry

  • Doctors shifting from clinical practice to drug safety

  • Professionals interested in pharmacovigilance and regulatory science


Key Responsibilities

Medical Review & Case Assessment

  • Perform primary medical review of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)

  • Assess:

    • Seriousness of adverse events

    • Causality (drug-event relationship)

    • Listedness (labeling compliance)

  • Conduct adverse event coding and narrative review

Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety

  • Support post-marketing safety surveillance activities

  • Contribute to signal detection and aggregate analysis

  • Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance standards

Data Management & Documentation

  • Update case data in safety databases and tracking tools

  • Maintain accurate documentation for workflow and compliance

  • Ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and quality standards

Team Support & Training

  • Provide training and medical guidance to case processing teams (after 1 year)

  • Support team in understanding medical and safety aspects of cases

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Clinical research regulations

    • Internal SOPs and quality standards

  • Maintain high standards of customer service and operational excellence


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • MBBS / MD / DO or equivalent medical degree

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Medical sciences and clinical diagnosis

    • Drug therapies and treatment procedures

  • Understanding of:

    • Clinical Research processes

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Pharmacovigilance fundamentals

  • English proficiency:

    • Speaking: ILR Level 3+

    • Writing/Reading: ILR Level 4+

  • Strong analytical and clinical judgment skills

Preferred Skills (High-Value Pharma Keywords):

  • Pharmacovigilance (PV) & Drug Safety

  • ICSR Case Processing

  • MedDRA Coding & Narrative Writing

  • Signal Detection & Aggregate Reporting

  • Regulatory Compliance & Safety Reporting

  • Clinical Data Analysis


Perks & Benefits

  • Opportunity to transition from clinical practice to pharma industry

  • Exposure to global pharmacovigilance and safety systems

  • Flexible work environment (office/home-based options)

  • Career growth in drug safety and clinical research

  • Work with a leading global CRO


About the Company

Fortrea is a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in clinical development, drug safety, and regulatory services. The company partners with pharmaceutical and biotech firms to accelerate drug development while ensuring patient safety and compliance.


Why This Role is a Perfect Entry into Pharma

The Medical Physician Specialist I role is one of the best entry points for doctors into the pharmaceutical industry. It provides direct exposure to:

  • Pharmacovigilance systems

  • Adverse event case processing

  • Regulatory safety frameworks

  • Clinical research operations

This role can lead to high-growth career paths such as:

  • Drug Safety Physician

  • Pharmacovigilance Scientist

  • Medical Reviewer / Medical Monitor

  • Clinical Research Physician


Application Process

  • Apply via Fortrea careers portal

  • Highlight experience in:

    • Clinical practice

    • Medical case assessment

    • Pharmacovigilance or internships (if any)

  • Use keywords like:

    • Drug Safety

    • ICSR Processing

    • MedDRA

    • Clinical Research

    • ICH-GCP


Call to Action

If you're a medical graduate looking to break into pharmacovigilance, drug safety, and clinical research, this is your opportunity.

Apply now and start your journey in the global pharmaceutical industry with Fortrea 🚀