Welcome Back

Google icon Sign in with Google
OR
I agree to abide by Pharmadaily Terms of Service and its Privacy Policy

Create Account

Google icon Sign up with Google
OR
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Instagram
youtube
Facebook

Pharmacovigilance Services Associate

Accenture
1-3 years
INR 4 LPA – 7 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 July 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Pharmacovigilance Services Associate

Company: Accenture
Location: Bengaluru, India
Department: Life Sciences R&D – Pharmacovigilance Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 1–3 Years


JOB OVERVIEW

The Pharmacovigilance Services Associate is responsible for supporting global pharmacovigilance operations by managing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), adverse event processing, MedDRA coding, safety data entry, case submissions, and follow-up activities. The role ensures accurate and timely case processing in compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations, client guidelines, and quality standards while contributing to patient safety and regulatory compliance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ICSR Case Processing

  • Process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs).

  • Perform case identification.

  • Validate safety cases.

  • Book and triage cases.

  • Complete end-to-end case processing.

  • Ensure timely case completion.

  • Maintain case quality standards.

Safety Data Entry

  • Enter safety data into pharmacovigilance databases.

  • Review source documents.

  • Verify case completeness.

  • Update case information.

  • Maintain accurate safety records.

  • Ensure data integrity.

Medical Coding

  • Code adverse events using MedDRA.

  • Code medical history.

  • Code concomitant medications.

  • Apply standardized medical terminology.

  • Ensure coding accuracy and consistency.

Case Assessment

  • Assess adverse event seriousness.

  • Evaluate case validity.

  • Assess causality as per client procedures.

  • Review expectedness where applicable.

  • Escalate complex safety issues to Medical Reviewers.

Narrative Writing

  • Prepare case narratives.

  • Update case comments.

  • Document clinical information.

  • Ensure narrative accuracy.

  • Maintain regulatory-compliant documentation.

Follow-up Activities

  • Identify missing safety information.

  • Initiate follow-up requests.

  • Track follow-up responses.

  • Update cases with additional information.

  • Complete follow-up documentation.

Quality Assurance

  • Perform self-quality checks.

  • Conduct validation and consistency reviews.

  • Correct data discrepancies.

  • Ensure compliance with client SOPs.

  • Maintain high-quality deliverables.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Follow global pharmacovigilance regulations.

  • Comply with client guidelines.

  • Adhere to SOPs and work instructions.

  • Meet regulatory timelines.

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation.

Safety Database Management

  • Manage pharmacovigilance safety databases.

  • Archive case communications.

  • Maintain database accuracy.

  • Support database quality initiatives.

Collaboration

  • Coordinate with Medical Reviewers.

  • Work with pharmacovigilance teams.

  • Communicate with supervisors.

  • Support continuous process improvement.

  • Participate in team knowledge sharing.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

  • 1–3 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance.

  • Experience in Drug Safety or ICSR processing.

  • Experience with global pharmacovigilance operations.