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Medical Physician Specialist I

Fortrea
Fortrea
1-2 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 14, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote 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

Job Title: Medical Physician Specialist I – Medical Safety & Pharmacovigilance

Location: Mumbai / Pune, India
Work Mode: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: January 19, 2026
Job Requisition ID: 2658


Job Overview

We are hiring a Medical Physician Specialist I to provide expert medical safety oversight for pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and combination products during the post-marketing phase. This role plays a critical part in pharmacovigilance operations by delivering high-quality medical assessments, supporting signal detection activities, and ensuring regulatory compliance across global safety programs.

The position is ideal for qualified medical professionals seeking to build or advance their career in drug safety, regulatory compliance, and post-marketing surveillance within a global healthcare environment.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Case Review & Safety Assessment

  • Perform primary medical review of individual safety cases, including:

    • Seriousness assessment

    • Listedness and labeling evaluation

    • Causality assessment

    • Adverse event coding

    • Narrative review and medical evaluation

  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of case data, medical feedback, and decisions in designated safety databases and tracking tools.


Operational Excellence & Compliance

  • Take end-to-end ownership of assigned deliverables, meeting defined quality, compliance, productivity SLAs, and KPIs.

  • Maintain strict adherence to internal SOPs, global regulatory requirements, and pharmacovigilance best practices.

  • Support a culture of high-quality customer service across internal and external stakeholders.


Training & Knowledge Support

  • Provide medical guidance and training to case processing teams on clinical and safety-related aspects after completion of one year in the role.

  • Act as a subject matter expert for medical queries related to adverse event evaluation and safety reporting.


Aggregate Reporting & Signal Support

  • Support aggregate safety reporting and signal detection activities, including medical review input for trend and signal analysis, as required.


Qualifications

Education (Minimum Requirement)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences, MD, DO, or equivalent medical qualification

  • Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education


Language Proficiency

  • English Speaking: ILR Level 3+ or higher

  • English Reading/Writing: ILR Level 4+ or higher


Experience Required

  • Strong working knowledge of medical sciences, disease diagnosis, therapeutics, drug treatments, and medical procedures

  • Understanding of clinical research regulations and pharmacovigilance requirements

  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and global safety compliance standards


Preferred Experience

  • 1–2 years of clinical practice experience

  • Prior exposure to pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or regulatory medical roles is an advantage


Core Skills & Competencies

  • High attention to medical detail and analytical thinking

  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

  • Strong documentation and decision-making skills

  • Excellent collaboration and communication abilities

  • Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement


Work Environment

  • Office-based or home-based (remote), as approved by the line manager


Why Join This Role

This position offers an excellent opportunity for medical professionals to transition into or grow within global pharmacovigilance and post-marketing safety, contributing directly to patient safety, regulatory decision-making, and public health outcomes.


Apply now on thepharmadaily.com to advance your career as a Medical Physician Specialist in drug safety and pharmacovigilance.