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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
Location: Pune, India
Job ID: 25104540
Industry: Pharmacovigilance | Drug Safety | Clinical Research
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: Minimum 2+ Years
Updated On: December 23, 2025


Job Overview

Syneos Health®, a global leader in integrated biopharmaceutical solutions, is hiring a Safety & Pharmacovigilance (PV) Specialist I – Literature Review to support global drug safety and pharmacovigilance operations. This role is well suited for professionals with hands-on experience in literature screening, safety case processing, and regulatory compliance across clinical trial and post-marketing environments.

The position plays a key role in ensuring accurate safety data collection, evaluation, and reporting in compliance with global regulatory requirements.


Key Responsibilities

Pharmacovigilance & Case Processing

  • Receive, track, and process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) in accordance with SOPs and project-specific safety plans.

  • Perform triage and evaluation of ICSRs for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory reportability.

  • Enter, code, and update safety data in the safety database, including adverse events, medical history, concomitant medications, and laboratory tests.

  • Prepare clear and compliant narrative summaries and manage follow-up queries to resolution.

Literature Review & Safety Surveillance

  • Conduct end-to-end literature screening and review for safety-relevant information.

  • Perform literature case processing and identify valid ICSRs from scientific publications.

  • Support drug coding, maintenance of drug dictionaries, and MedDRA coding activities.

Regulatory & Data Management

  • Validate and submit xEVMPD product records, including accurate MedDRA coding of indication terms.

  • Perform manual recoding of products and substances derived from ICSRs.

  • Identify, assess, and manage duplicate ICSRs.

  • Support SPOR/IDMP-related pharmacovigilance activities.

Quality, Compliance & Audits

  • Conduct quality review of ICSRs to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.

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

  • Maintain compliance with global safety regulations, ICH-GCP, GVP, SOPs, and Work Instructions.

  • Participate in internal, sponsor, and regulatory audits as required.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support safety deliverables.

  • Apply regulatory intelligence and safety reporting updates across all assigned activities.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related healthcare discipline.

  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant pharmacovigilance experience will be considered.

Experience

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance literature review.

  • Candidates with combined experience in literature case processing and clinical trial case processing are strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Experience with Drug Safety Triage databases for literature review activities.

  • Working knowledge of safety databases and medical terminology.

  • Understanding of clinical trial phases II–IV and post-marketing safety requirements.

  • Familiarity with global safety regulations, including ICH-GCP and GVP guidelines.

Professional Competencies

  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and shared content management tools.

  • Strong attention to detail with high accuracy and compliance focus.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently or within a team.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Contribute to safety programs supporting over 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products.

  • Gain exposure to global pharmacovigilance operations across clinical and post-marketing programs.

  • Benefit from structured training, career progression, and a supportive professional environment.

  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and people-focused global organization.


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization with more than 29,000 professionals across 110+ countries. The company partners with biopharmaceutical innovators to accelerate the development and commercialization of life-changing therapies.


Additional Information

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

  • Equivalent qualifications and transferable skills will be considered.

  • Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.