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Principal Safety Writer

Fortrea
Fortrea
4-7 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: Principal Safety Writer – Pharmacovigilance & Medical Writing

Location: Mumbai, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Office-based / Remote (as per project needs)
Application Deadline: January 16, 2026
Job Requisition ID: 2634


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Safety Writer to lead global pharmacovigilance writing activities, including aggregate safety reporting, risk management, signal detection, and benefit–risk evaluation. This senior-level role requires independent ownership of complex safety deliverables, technical leadership of medical writing teams, and direct client engagement across global projects.

The successful candidate will act as a technical and scientific lead, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely safety documentation while driving process improvements, mentoring writers, and contributing to scientific publications and regulatory strategy.


Key Responsibilities

Safety Writing & Regulatory Leadership

  • Lead authoring and review of aggregate safety reports for global regulatory submissions, including:

    • Annual Reports (IND and non-IND)

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

    • Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Reports (PADERs)

    • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

    • Clinical Overviews and Medical Device Safety Reports

  • Ensure end-to-end management of safety deliverables, maintaining quality standards and meeting regulatory timelines.

  • Provide technical oversight to co-authors and writing teams and assume accountability for overall document quality.


Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary client contact for report management and safety writing activities.

  • Manage stakeholder expectations, proactively identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and escalate critical issues when required.

  • Participate in safety and benefit–risk review meetings with clients and cross-functional stakeholders.


Signal Management & Benefit–Risk Evaluation

  • Lead and contribute to signal detection and signal management activities, including strategy development and data retrieval from safety databases and scientific literature.

  • Author and review signal evaluation reports, safety issue analyses, and benefit–risk evaluation documents.

  • Collaborate with safety physicians to propose label updates and risk minimization measures.


Scientific Publications & Medical Communication

  • Develop abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentations for scientific conferences and pharmacovigilance forums.

  • Prepare medical information responses for healthcare professionals (HCPs).

  • Draft and support responses to health authority questions and regulatory feedback.


Leadership, Quality & Process Excellence

  • Act as a writing coach and mentor, providing feedback, training, and best practice guidance to medical writers.

  • Support project management activities including schedule tracking, metrics, and compliance monitoring.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

  • Contribute to business development activities such as resource estimation and RFP responses.


Additional Responsibilities

  • Create and update product labels including Core Data Sheets (CDS), USPI, centralized SPCs, and Medication Guides.

  • Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and execute advanced search strategies for complex scientific topics.

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal SOPs.

  • Represent the organization at scientific meetings and conferences when required.


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline (minimum requirement)

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

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred


Experience Required

  • 5–7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry

  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on medical or safety writing experience

  • Strong expertise in pharmacovigilance, regulatory submissions, and benefit–risk assessment

  • Proven experience leading teams, mentoring writers, and managing complex safety deliverables


Core Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English

  • In-depth knowledge of ICH, GCP, GVP, and global regulatory requirements (US, EU, emerging markets)

  • Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical product development lifecycle

  • Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams

  • High level of organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications


Preferred Experience

  • Experience in drug discovery and pharmacovigilance

  • Scientific or clinical research background

  • Exposure to global regulatory interactions and inspections


Work Environment & Travel

  • Office-based or remote work model

  • Willingness to travel up to 15%, including overnight stays, as required by project needs


Why Join This Role

This role offers a strategic leadership opportunity to shape global safety narratives, influence regulatory decision-making, mentor the next generation of medical writers, and contribute to scientific excellence in pharmacovigilance.


Apply now on thepharmadaily.com to advance your career as a Principal Safety Writer in global pharmacovigilance and regulatory medical writing.