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Safety Signal Lead / Safety Signal Expert

Novartis
Novartis
4+ years
₹28 – ₹42 LPA
10 Aug. 5, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBBS/MD 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 Signal Lead / Safety Signal Expert – Hyderabad, India
Location: Hyderabad (Office), India
Job ID: REQ-10058572
Job Type: Full-Time | Regular
Division: Development | Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Business Unit: Innovative Medicines

Salary:
Estimated Range: ₹28 – ₹42 LPA
(Based on experience in drug safety, regulatory knowledge, and data analytics. Final compensation will depend on qualifications and internal benchmarking.)


Position Overview:
As a Safety Signal Lead / Expert, you will play a pivotal role in postmarketing pharmacovigilance, leading early signal detection and analysis for a complex portfolio of Novartis products. This highly analytical and strategic position calls for deep medical knowledge, data-driven thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure patient safety while supporting regulatory compliance and innovation.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead signal detection and triage activities using postmarketing spontaneous reporting databases (e.g., FAERS, VigiBase).

  • Conduct detailed evaluation of single case reports and aggregated safety data to identify new safety signals.

  • Act as an expert voice in safety evaluations during Product Safety Team (PST) and SMT/SMB meetings.

  • Perform and validate signal detection through Health Authority database searches and summarize key findings.

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automated signal detection methods, guiding safety leads and SMTs.

  • Respond to Health Authority queries, contribute to regulatory safety documentation, and risk mitigation plans.

  • Mentor and train junior colleagues, and contribute to development of SOPs and guidance documents.

  • Monitor Eudravigilance data and ensure timely execution of safety analyses and reporting.


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Timeliness and quality of safety signal analyses and documentation

  • Regulatory and procedural compliance

  • Contribution to process improvement and signal detection methodology

  • Quality of collaboration across Safety, Regulatory, and Clinical teams


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Medical Degree (MBBS or MD) is mandatory; specialization preferred

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in drug development, including at least 2 years in patient safety or pharmacovigilance

  • Deep knowledge of clinical trials, pharmacovigilance regulations, signal detection methodology, and safety science

  • Proven experience in literature review, aggregate safety report writing, and regulatory compliance

  • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)


Preferred Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with FAERS, Eudravigilance, or Vigibase databases

  • Familiarity with automated signal detection tools and methodologies

  • Strong mentorship skills and ability to lead internal safety discussions

  • Exposure to safety documentation for both regulatory and internal governance


Why Join Novartis?
Novartis fosters a bold, science-driven culture where innovation, collaboration, and patient-centric thinking drive life-changing impact. If you’re ready to lead safety innovation in one of the world’s top pharma companies, this is your calling.
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