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Safety & Pv Specialist I

Syneos Health
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Pune, Pune city, India
8 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: Pune
Job ID: 25107956
Updated: May 15, 2026
Department: Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
Level: Entry / Junior Specialist (PV Operations)


About the Company

Syneos Health is a global life sciences services organization supporting pharmaceutical and biotech companies across clinical development, safety, and commercialization.

Key highlights:

  • Supported 94% of FDA-approved drugs (last 5 years)

  • Worked on 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • Delivered services across 73,000+ clinical sites globally


Role Summary

The Safety & PV Specialist I is responsible for:

  • Processing and managing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)

  • Supporting pharmacovigilance operations and safety databases

  • Ensuring compliance with global drug safety regulations

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

This role is foundational in drug safety operations and focuses heavily on case processing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and safety data management.


Key Responsibilities

1. ICSR Case Processing

  • Enter safety information into PV tracking systems

  • Process ICSRs as per SOPs and safety management plans

  • Triages cases for:

    • Completeness

    • Accuracy

    • Regulatory reportability


2. Safety Database Management

  • Enter data into safety systems

  • Perform:

    • Event coding

    • Medical history coding

    • Concomitant medication coding

    • Laboratory test coding


3. Narrative & Query Management

  • Prepare narrative summaries for safety cases

  • Identify missing or unclear information

  • Raise and follow up queries until resolution


4. Regulatory Safety Reporting

  • Assist in generating expedited safety reports

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory timelines

  • Support accurate and timely submissions


5. Literature & Drug Coding Activities

  • Perform literature screening for safety signals

  • Maintain:

    • Drug dictionaries

    • MedDRA coding standards

  • Handle recoding of un-coded safety data


6. Advanced Safety Operations

  • Manage:

    • xEVMPD product records submission

    • SPOR / IDMP activities

  • Identify and manage duplicate ICSRs

  • Support pharmacovigilance system data integrity


7. Quality & Compliance

  • Perform quality review of ICSRs

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • SOPs

    • Work Instructions (WIs)

    • GVP / GCP / ICH guidelines

  • Support audit readiness activities


8. Documentation & TMF Support

  • Ensure proper documentation in:

    • Trial Master File (TMF)

    • Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF)

  • Maintain compliance with documentation standards


9. Collaboration & Communication

  • Work with internal and external stakeholders

  • Maintain strong professional relationships

  • Support cross-functional safety operations teams


Required Skills & Knowledge

Pharmacovigilance Expertise

  • Understanding of:

    • ICSRs (case processing)

    • Safety databases

    • MedDRA coding

    • Drug dictionaries


Regulatory Knowledge

  • Knowledge of:

    • GVP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practices)

    • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

    • ICH guidelines

    • Global drug safety regulations


Technical Skills

  • Safety database systems (PV tools)

  • Data entry accuracy and management

  • Literature screening tools

  • Microsoft Office (basic proficiency)


Core Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to manage repetitive data-intensive tasks

  • Good documentation and tracking skills

  • Ability to work under timelines


Preferred Attributes

  • Exposure to pharmacovigilance case processing

  • Experience with MedDRA coding

  • Understanding of clinical trial safety reporting

  • Audit support experience


Soft Skills

  • Strong communication skills

  • Team collaboration

  • Time management

  • Ability to follow structured SOP-driven workflows

  • Problem-solving mindset for case clarification


Role Impact

Functional Importance

This role contributes directly to:

  • Patient safety monitoring

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Drug safety signal accuracy

  • Global pharmacovigilance reporting obligations

Career Progression Path

Typical advancement from this role:

  • PV Specialist II

  • Senior PV Specialist

  • Drug Safety Associate / Scientist roles

  • PV Team Lead / Case Management Lead


Work Environment & Culture

Why Join Syneos Health?

  • Exposure to global pharmacovigilance projects

  • Structured training in drug safety systems

  • Career development opportunities

  • Collaborative global life sciences environment

  • Focus on compliance, quality, and innovation


Functional Areas Covered

  • Pharmacovigilance (PV)

  • Drug Safety Operations

  • ICSR Processing

  • Regulatory Safety Reporting

  • Medical Coding (MedDRA)

  • Clinical Safety Compliance


Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should:

  • Be detail-oriented and process-driven

  • Understand basic pharmacovigilance concepts

  • Be comfortable working with safety databases

  • Follow SOPs and regulatory guidelines strictly

  • Manage high-volume case processing tasks efficiently


Employment Notes

  • Additional duties may be assigned as needed

  • Equivalent experience may be considered

  • Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer

  • Reasonable accommodations available as required


Application

Apply via:
Syneos Health Careers