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Safety Science Coordinator I

Fortrea
Fortrea
1-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 23, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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: Safety Science Coordinator I
Location: Pune, India
Category: Clinical
Job ID: 253818


Company Overview

Fortrea is a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) with extensive experience in clinical development across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Operating in ~100 countries, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients with comprehensive clinical development and technology solutions. The organization fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture defined by its FOUR values: Forward Together, Own It, Uphold Integrity, and Respect People.


Job Overview

The Safety Science Coordinator I supports Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance operations for products, including the management of adverse events (AEs) from clinical trials and post-marketing sources. The role involves processing expedited AE reports, maintaining safety databases, assisting with regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.


Key Responsibilities

Adverse Event Management

  • Assist in processing Expedited Safety Reports (ESRs) and Periodic Safety Reports (PSRs).

  • Log incoming AE/SAE reports into departmental tracking systems and forward to centralized mailboxes.

  • Data entry and management of safety data in tracking systems.

  • Write patient narratives and code AEs using MedDRA (for marketed products, if applicable).

  • Conduct listedness assessments against product labels.

  • Generate queries for missing or discrepant information in consultation with medical staff.

  • Submit expedited SAE reports to clients, regulatory authorities, ethics committees, investigators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain adverse event tracking systems and project files.

  • Assist in reconciliation of databases and maintenance of files for AE reporting requirements across countries.

  • Prepare and coordinate safety study files for archiving at project completion.

  • Support creation and maintenance of internal and external reports in compliance with SOPs and departmental work instructions.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure operations comply with governing regulatory requirements and study/project-specific plans.

  • Support peer and quality review of processed reports and trends analysis.

  • Maintain high standards of data quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Training & Collaboration

  • Train and mentor PSS Assistants or peers in day-to-day activities.

  • Build and maintain positive relationships across functional units and with clients.

  • Arrange and schedule internal and external meetings/teleconferences.

Other Duties

  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

  • Comply with legal and safety requirements, including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH regulations 1989, and EC Directives 1992/3.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • PharmD, MPharm, or BPharm with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

  • Degree preferred in Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related field.

  • Relevant experience includes AE/SAE processing, narrative writing, query generation, safety databases, and regulatory submissions.

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry in Medical Affairs, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Monitoring, Regulatory Affairs, or Quality Assurance.

  • Proficiency in English and local language for speaking, reading, and writing.

Skills & Competencies

  • Good team player with peer support capability.

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Logical thinking and ability to proof-read numerical data.

  • Proficiency with MS Office and standard office equipment.


Work Environment

  • Office-based or remote work.

  • Ability to comply with legal and safety requirements.


Keywords / Related Roles

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • Safety Science

  • Clinical Safety

  • AE/SAE Reporting

  • Regulatory Submissions

  • Clinical Data Management