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Principal Safety & Pv Specialist (Literature Cp & Review)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
7-8 years
upto 12 LPA
Gurugram, Hyderabad, India
5 April 30, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm D., BSc., MSc., Lifesciences graduate 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

Principal Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist – Literature Case Processing & Review

Location: Gurugram / Hyderabad, India
Job Type: Full-Time | Office-Based
Company: Syneos Health
Job Requisition ID: 25104927
Experience Required: Minimum 8 Years
Freshers Eligible: No


About the Company

Syneos Health is a globally recognized, fully integrated biopharmaceutical and life sciences organization dedicated to accelerating customer success across clinical development and commercialization. The company partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare innovators worldwide to support drug safety, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered healthcare advancement.

With operations across multiple countries and involvement in a majority of recently approved FDA and EMA therapies, Syneos Health continues to remain a leading employer in Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, Clinical Research, and Regulatory Operations.


Job Overview

Syneos Health is hiring experienced Pharmacovigilance professionals for the role of Principal Safety & PV Specialist – Literature Case Processing and Review. This is a senior-level drug safety position focused on global literature surveillance, literature case processing, safety data review, regulatory compliance, and pharmacovigilance operations management.

The role is ideal for candidates with strong expertise in literature monitoring, ICSR processing, safety databases, and pharmacovigilance compliance within clinical trials and post-marketing environments.


Key Responsibilities

Global Literature Surveillance & Review

  • Conduct systematic and ad-hoc literature searches using global biomedical databases including Embase, PubMed, and Medline

  • Identify and evaluate literature-based ICSRs and safety-related information

  • Develop, validate, and optimize literature search strategies for pharmacovigilance activities

  • Perform local literature review activities aligned with regional regulatory requirements

  • Extract, analyze, and summarize key medical and safety findings from scientific publications

ICSR Processing & Pharmacovigilance Operations

  • Triage and assess ICSRs for completeness, validity, accuracy, and regulatory reportability

  • Enter and manage safety data within pharmacovigilance databases

  • Code adverse events, concomitant medications, medical history, and laboratory data using standard medical terminologies

  • Prepare detailed narrative summaries for serious and non-serious adverse events

  • Conduct follow-up activities and resolve safety data queries

  • Support expedited reporting and compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations

Safety Compliance & Regulatory Activities

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, GVP guidelines, SOPs, and global safety regulations

  • Support preparation of Safety Management Plans and program reports

  • Participate in audits, inspections, and internal review meetings

  • Coordinate reconciliation activities between clinical and safety databases

  • Ensure timely filing of relevant documentation in Trial Master File (TMF) and Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF)

Leadership & Team Management

  • Allocate work and monitor deliverables across literature review and PV operations teams

  • Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to team members

  • Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for literature case processing and review activities

  • Support trend analysis and safety signal identification initiatives

  • Assist in training investigators and internal PV teams on safety reporting requirements


Educational Qualification

Candidates with the following educational backgrounds are eligible:

  • B.Pharm

  • M.Pharm

  • PharmD

  • BDS

  • BMS


Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Literature Case Processing and Pharmacovigilance

  • Prior Team Lead or supervisory experience in Drug Safety operations

  • Strong expertise in literature databases including Embase and PubMed

  • Hands-on experience with ICSR processing and safety review workflows

  • Knowledge of clinical trial safety requirements across Phase II–IV studies and post-marketing surveillance

Technical Skills

  • Safety database management systems knowledge

  • Understanding of medical terminology and coding standards

  • Familiarity with ICH-GCP, GVP, and global PV regulations

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Visio, and collaborative workspace tools

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

  • Strong organizational and leadership capabilities


Work Location

  • Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

This is an office-based role with minimal travel requirements.


Why Join Syneos Health?

  • Opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading global CROs and life sciences organizations

  • Exposure to global pharmacovigilance operations and multinational safety projects

  • Career growth opportunities in Drug Safety, Medical Review, and PV Leadership

  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation, compliance, and scientific excellence


Important Note for Applicants

This is a senior-level Pharmacovigilance opportunity and is not suitable for freshers or entry-level candidates. Candidates applying for this role should possess extensive hands-on experience in literature surveillance, literature case processing, and global drug safety operations.


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