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Safety & Pv Specialist I

Syneos Health
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
10 May 27, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Overview

Position: Safety & Pharmacovigilance (PV) Specialist I
Company:
Syneos Health
Location: Hyderabad
Job ID: 25107956
Updated: May 15, 2026
Function: Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
Level: Entry-level / Specialist I


About the Company

Syneos Health is a global life sciences organization focused on accelerating clinical development, safety monitoring, and commercialization of therapies.

Key highlights:

  • Supported 94% of FDA-approved drugs in the last 5 years

  • Worked on 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • Delivered clinical and safety services across 73,000+ sites globally


Role Summary

The Safety & PV Specialist I is responsible for:

  • Processing and managing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)

  • Supporting pharmacovigilance case intake and evaluation

  • Ensuring regulatory compliance for drug safety reporting

  • Performing coding, data entry, and quality review of safety data

This role is highly process-driven and forms the backbone of global drug safety operations.


Key Responsibilities

1. ICSR Processing & Data Entry

  • Enter safety data into PV tracking systems

  • Process ICSRs per SOPs and project safety plans

  • Ensure accurate case intake and documentation


2. Case Triage & Evaluation

  • Assess ICSRs for:

    • Completeness

    • Accuracy

    • Regulatory reportability

  • Identify missing or inconsistent information


3. Safety Database Management

  • Enter and maintain safety data in databases

  • Code:

    • Adverse events

    • Medical history

    • Concomitant medications

    • Laboratory tests


4. Narrative Writing & Query Handling

  • Prepare complete case narrative summaries

  • Raise queries for missing data

  • Follow up until resolution and closure


5. Regulatory Safety Reporting

  • Support expedited reporting activities

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory timelines

  • Assist in submission of safety reports


6. Literature & Coding Activities

  • Perform literature screening for safety information

  • Maintain:

    • Drug dictionaries

    • MedDRA coding systems

  • Handle manual recoding of un-coded terms


7. Advanced PV Activities

  • Manage:

    • xEVMPD product record validation and submission

    • SPOR / IDMP-related activities

  • Identify and resolve duplicate ICSRs


8. Quality & Compliance

  • Conduct quality review of ICSRs

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • SOPs

    • Work Instructions (WIs)

    • GVP / GCP / ICH guidelines

  • Support audit readiness activities


9. Documentation & Regulatory Filing

  • Ensure proper submission of documents to:

    • Trial Master File (TMF)

    • Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF)

  • Maintain compliance documentation standards


10. Collaboration & Communication

  • Work with internal and external stakeholders

  • Maintain professional relationships across teams

  • Support cross-functional safety operations


Required Skills & Knowledge

Pharmacovigilance Expertise

  • Understanding of:

    • ICSRs (case processing lifecycle)

    • Safety database systems

    • MedDRA coding

    • Drug dictionaries and coding principles


Regulatory Knowledge

  • Knowledge of:

    • GVP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practices)

    • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

    • ICH guidelines

    • Global drug safety regulations


Technical Skills

  • PV databases and tracking tools

  • Data entry accuracy and validation

  • Literature screening tools

  • Microsoft Office (basic proficiency)


Core Competencies

  • High attention to detail

  • Strong documentation skills

  • Ability to follow SOP-driven workflows

  • Time management under strict timelines

  • Analytical thinking for case evaluation


Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to pharmacovigilance operations

  • Experience with MedDRA coding

  • Understanding of clinical trial safety reporting

  • Knowledge of audit processes in PV


Soft Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Team collaboration mindset

  • Ability to work in structured processes

  • Problem-solving for case clarifications

  • Reliability in high-volume data work


Role Impact

Functional Importance

This role directly contributes to:

  • Patient safety monitoring

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Drug safety signal detection

  • Global pharmacovigilance reporting

Career Growth Path

Typical progression:

  • PV Specialist II

  • Senior PV Specialist

  • Drug Safety Associate / Scientist

  • PV Lead / Case Management Lead


Work Environment & Culture

Why Join Syneos Health?

  • Exposure to global pharmacovigilance systems

  • Structured training in drug safety operations

  • Career development opportunities

  • Collaboration across global life sciences teams

  • Strong focus on compliance and quality


Functional Areas Covered

  • Pharmacovigilance (PV)

  • Drug Safety Operations

  • ICSR Case Processing

  • Regulatory Safety Reporting

  • Medical Coding (MedDRA)

  • Clinical Compliance


Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should:

  • Be detail-oriented and process-driven

  • Understand basic pharmacovigilance principles

  • Be comfortable working with structured SOPs

  • Handle repetitive, high-accuracy tasks

  • Maintain compliance under strict timelines


Employment Notes

  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

  • Equivalent experience may be considered

  • Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer

  • Reasonable accommodations are provided where applicable