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Principal Safety & Pv Specialist (Literature Cp & Review)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
8 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 4, 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

Principal Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist – Literature Case Processing & Review

Updated: Yesterday
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India (Office-based: Gurugram/Hyderabad)
Job ID: 25104927
Employment Type: Full-Time


About Syneos Health®

Syneos Health® is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization, uniquely positioned to accelerate customer success. By integrating clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial capabilities, Syneos Health delivers innovative solutions that address the evolving demands of the global healthcare market.

With operations across more than 110 countries and a workforce of over 29,000 professionals, Syneos Health places patients and customers at the center of everything it does. The organization fosters agility, collaboration, and operational excellence to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.


Position Overview

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Principal Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist – Literature Case Processing & Review to support global and local pharmacovigilance activities. This role is responsible for end-to-end literature surveillance, Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) processing, safety trend analysis, and regulatory compliance across clinical trial and post-marketing programs.

The position requires strong subject matter expertise in literature review, safety databases, global PV regulations, and team leadership.


Key Responsibilities

Literature Surveillance & Safety Review

  • Conduct systematic and ad-hoc literature searches using global biomedical databases such as Embase, PubMed, and Medline for safety signal and ICSR identification.

  • Develop, validate, and optimize literature search strategies in alignment with global pharmacovigilance requirements.

  • Extract, analyze, and summarize safety-relevant data from published literature.

  • Perform local and global literature reviews in compliance with regulatory expectations.

Pharmacovigilance Operations

  • Process ICSRs in accordance with SOPs and project-specific safety plans.

  • Perform ICSR triage, assess data completeness, accuracy, and regulatory reportability.

  • Enter, code, and validate safety data in safety databases, including medical history, adverse events, concomitant medications, and tests.

  • Prepare high-quality narrative case summaries and follow up on safety queries to resolution.

  • Support expedited and periodic safety reporting in compliance with global regulatory timelines.

  • Coordinate safety data reconciliation with clinical and data management teams.

Program & Process Management

  • Prepare and maintain Safety Management Plans (SMPs).

  • Manage work allocation, reporting timelines, and program deliverables in line with program management plans.

  • Ensure process implementation, compliance, and continuous quality improvement.

  • Generate accurate, error-free reports and outputs for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Support safety trend analysis and provide standardized data for management reporting.

Leadership & Compliance

  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for literature case processing and pharmacovigilance activities.

  • Mentor and support team members in day-to-day operational and troubleshooting activities.

  • Provide training to investigators on ICSR reporting requirements.

  • Participate in audits, inspections, and internal review meetings.

  • Ensure timely filing of safety documents to the Trial Master File (TMF) and Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF).

  • Maintain inspection readiness and compliance with SOPs, WIs, ICH GCP, GVP, and global regulatory requirements.

  • Support business development activities, including proposal input and bid defense meetings, as required.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PharmD, BDS, or BMS (Life Sciences background preferred)

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in pharmacovigilance with a strong focus on literature case processing and review

    • Prior team leadership or supervisory experience is mandatory

  • In-depth knowledge of global and local pharmacovigilance regulations, including ICH GCP, GVP, and post-marketing safety requirements

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes across Phases II–IV and post-marketing surveillance

  • Proficiency in safety database systems and medical terminology

  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email systems, and document management tools

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills


Additional Information

  • Work Location: Office-based role (Gurugram or Hyderabad)

  • Travel Requirement: Minimal travel (up to 10%)

  • Tasks and responsibilities may evolve based on business and project requirements.

  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.


Why Join Syneos Health?

Over the past five years, Syneos Health has supported:

  • 94% of all novel FDA-approved drugs

  • 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • 200+ studies across 73,000 sites and over 675,000 trial participants

At Syneos Health, professionals are empowered to challenge conventions, innovate collaboratively, and contribute to meaningful global healthcare outcomes.


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