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Safety & Pv Specialist I (Literature Review)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 8, 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

Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist I – Literature Review

Updated: December 23, 2025
Location: Hyderabad, India
Job ID: 25104540
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Syneos Health® is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success across the clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial continuum. With operations in over 110 countries and a workforce of more than 29,000 professionals, Syneos Health partners with biopharma innovators to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Driven by a patient-centric Clinical Development model, Syneos Health continuously streamlines processes, embraces innovation, and fosters a collaborative culture focused on quality, compliance, and impact.


Job Overview

Syneos Health is hiring a Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist I (Literature Review) to support global drug safety operations. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in literature surveillance, ICSR processing, and regulatory safety reporting within clinical trials and post-marketing environments.

The position plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate safety data management, and timely reporting in accordance with global pharmacovigilance standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform end-to-end literature screening and safety review to identify reportable adverse events.

  • Process and triage Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) in compliance with SOPs, project-specific safety plans, and global regulations.

  • Enter, review, and validate safety data within pharmacovigilance databases, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and regulatory reportability.

  • Code adverse events, medical history, concomitant medications, indications, and laboratory tests using MedDRA and approved drug dictionaries.

  • Prepare comprehensive and high-quality case narratives and follow up on missing or incomplete safety information.

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

  • Identify and manage duplicate ICSRs and perform quality reviews as required.

  • Support xEVMPD submissions, SPOR/IDMP activities, and product data maintenance.

  • Ensure timely and accurate filing of safety documentation in the Trial Master File (TMF) and Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF).

  • Maintain compliance with ICH-GCP, GVP, SOPs, WIs, and applicable global drug safety regulations.

  • Participate in audits, inspections, and internal quality initiatives as required.

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global project teams.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or an equivalent scientific discipline.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance literature review is mandatory.

  • Experience in Literature Case Processing and Clinical Trial Case Processing is highly preferred.

  • Hands-on exposure to Drug Safety Triager databases for literature cases is an advantage.

  • Strong working knowledge of ICSR processing, MedDRA coding, drug dictionaries, and medical terminology.

  • Solid understanding of clinical trial phases II–IV, post-marketing safety requirements, ICH-GCP, GVP, and global safety regulations.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and shared content management tools.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a global team environment.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Work with a global organization involved in 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products in recent years.

  • Access structured career development, therapeutic training, and progression opportunities.

  • Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and people-first workplace culture.

  • Contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts patient safety and global healthcare outcomes.


Additional Information

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role; however, duties may evolve based on business needs. Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable employment, equality, and accessibility regulations.


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